California Pizza Kitchen begins franchising in the U.S.
Restaurant Business
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The casual-dining pizza chain hopes to add about 75 domestic locations via franchising over the next five years starting with an operator in Nevada.
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Accelerating Your Franchise Plan
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 15, 2021
Gaining traction as you work to franchise your concept can take a great deal of effort and strategic thinking. After more than a decade of investing in a variety of industries and branded businesses, I’ve learned what exactly businesses need to do before they start franchising and throughout the process to maximize success.
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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 28, 2021
From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. This level of uncertainty is obviously making restaurant owners and fast-casual franchise owners nervous at the prospect of the industry going through a fundamental change, and what was considered standard practices may become unrecognizable.
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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 17, 2021
MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant and MUFSO franchising landscape. " Part of Famous Brands International, TCBY first opened in 1981 in Arkansas and currently has 250-plus franchise locations worldwide. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S., Happy Birthday, TCBY.
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Why Become a Franchise Owner?
Goliath Consulting
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The Benefits of Owning a Franchise Restaurant Business. We discussed in our earlier blogs why it is a great time to buy a food franchise in 2020 through 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic is helping boost franchise sales as unemployment grows in the restaurant industry and people are reassessing new career options.
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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 28, 2021
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests. & State Rd.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
MRM's Franchise Feed features news on the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. The group plans to grow both Ike’s and Bangin’ Buns through franchising starting in 2023. Wing Zone Refresh.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 30, 2021
MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise (MUFSO) landscape. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices. KFC Foundation Launches MyChange. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO. and the sky’s the limit.”
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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 22, 2021
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy. Two of the nine franchise locations in Mexico are slated to open in 2021. Modular Chicken.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Restaurant Franchising in 2021
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Consumer expectations have been permanently altered, and there are some key features to look for when seeking to invest in a franchise that will keep up with those expectations. The trends around restaurant ownership change with time, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumer and investor trends alike. Concepts to Invest in.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Überrito Getting Aggressive and Cinnaholic Success
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 16, 2021
MRM Franchise Feed features the latest news in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Überrito Fresh Mex Embarks on Aggressive Franchise Program. Through the end of 2021, the brand is targeting four to six new franchise agreements and several new openings. UNO Rewards GMs.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm. million. .
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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 14, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. . Virtual Barbecue Pit. Hot for Dave's Hot Chicken. 10 units in Chicago.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Arby’s ‘Beefs’ Up and SONIC Swag
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 26, 2021
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 Brooklyn Dumpling Inks First Franchise Deal.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.
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Franchising the Green Wave (Podcast)
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 16, 2021
They discuss the fast casual’s franchise operations, the impact of the pandemic, and how marijuana legalization is changing the company’s plans for growth. With a focus on fresh food and incredible service, Cheba Hut has thirty-five locations across twelve states.
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Why Now and into 2021 is a Great Time to Buy a Franchise
Goliath Consulting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
With all the trouble the pandemic has given the restaurant industry these past couple months, you might be surprised to hear that restaurant franchising opportunities have never been stronger. Up-and-coming restaurants like Fajita Pete recently announced it will triple locations from their new franchise deals (2). UNSTABLE WORKFORCE.
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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK in Canada and Real Famous BBQ
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” Samira Shariff brings nearly 40 years of experience building successful restaurant brands in Alberta as a multi-unit franchise owner and operator in Edmonton.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Kitchen of the Future, Restaurant Sherpas and Dunkin’ Hirin’
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 12, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. ” Taffer's Tavern Inks Multi-Unit Deal. metro area.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 17, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We
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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 13, 2020
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Moe's Franchise Transfer Complete. The revenue-based incentives come from a combination of reduced royalties and initial franchise fees. Nathan's Teams with Kitopi.
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Winning at Franchising: A Conversation with David Bloom
The Restaurant Times
JULY 6, 2023
Famous Brands International with approximately 900 franchised restaurants in over 30 countries and as President of Office Evolution, a high-growth franchise brand in the shared workspace sector. If these guidelines are not in place, a business may struggle to franchise successfully.
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Building a Neighborhood Franchise
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 12, 2023
This attention to detail has been rewarded with a 75-percent customer return rate at the fine fast-casual brand. He made sure to recognize customers and address them by name and remember their orders. Jacquet now want his franchisees to learn from his example and keep conne[link] to their customers and community.
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QSR and Fast Casual Concepts Forego Expensive Commercial Real Estate Buildouts
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 6, 2021
For the quick-serve (QSR) and Fast Casual industry, a re-examining of all operational processes is taking place at a rapid, yet reactive rate. Atop the list of concerns is the brick-and-mortar buildouts, and many operators and franchise concepts are realizing the un-needed burden and limited ROI with lots of square footage.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Tropical Smoothie Cafe signed two multi-unit franchise agreements to develop 38 new cafes across the state of Colorado, including a 27-unit deal and an 11-unit deal. . "My
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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. Brentwood Acquires Chicken Salad Chick.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Coolgreens just turned 10 and is looking towards its future: the company has a goal of opening a total of 150 corporate and franchise locations within the next five years.
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Fine Dining vs. Casual Dining: What’s the Difference?
SpotOn
JULY 22, 2024
Full service restaurant concepts fall into two broad categories: casual dining and fine dining. Casual and fine dining restaurants offer different menus and experiences to guests and require different expertise and operational knowledge for success. 10 Differences Between Casual and Fine Dining 1.
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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 8, 2023
I share the same feelings about non-restaurant franchises moving aggressively into the restaurant space. According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.
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Best Practices for Fast-Casual Restaurants Evaluating Labor and Supply Chain Issues
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 18, 2022
If you’re involved in any aspect of the Fast Casual category, you don’t need me to tell you that labor and distribution issues are real. Here are two ways franchise brands are helping address today’s labor and distribution challenges. Labor – Retaining Quality Staff.
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8 Successful Restaurant Concepts & Ideas to Inspire and Guide You
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 21, 2021
Here are a few examples of restaurants with names that ooze concept: Parm: Casual Italian, known for their Chicken Parm Sandwiches. Umami Burger : Casual burger spot with an empaths on flavor. Conversely, a casual neighborhood sandwich shop may name their sandwiches after local heroes or landmarks. Fast-Casual Restaurants.
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What Is A Franchise Restaurant? — Benefits For Growing Food Brands
Apicbase
APRIL 5, 2022
That’s where the franchise expansion model comes into play. If you’re considering this business model, make sure you fully understand what a franchise restaurant is. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Develop your franchise using a proven roadmap for franchisors. Develop your franchise using a proven roadmap for franchisors.
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Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 11, 2021
The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. Are you franchising? We are not franchising and it’s not in our plans at this point in time. Where do you see the brand growing?
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Potbelly mutes refranchising to make way for new unit growth
Restaurant Business
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
CEO Bob Wright wants the fast-casual sandwich chain to be 85% franchised and selling company units was a catalyst. So far, it's working.
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Scott Boatwright wants to spread Chipotle around the globe
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 29, 2024
In his first quarterly earnings report as interim CEO, Boatwright said the fast-casual chain is looking for more international franchise partnerships.
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MRM Franchise Feed: Welcome to WahlClub and Krystal Winners
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. During his tenure, TGI Fridays’ business saw consistent profit and restaurant growth as well as consolidation as the leading US casual dining brand in international markets.
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How Aloha Poke Built a Franchise
Foodable
APRIL 6, 2021
The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Aloha Poke began franchising in 2019. The chain started in 2016, and has expanded to twenty locations.
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Casual Dining Chains Are Back, Baby
EATER
OCTOBER 18, 2023
| John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Once shunned by millennials, “uncool” chains are gearing up for a comeback For years, millennials were blamed for the death of the casual chain restaurant. And fast-casual chains , like Chipotle and Panera Bread, have been booming for years, with no signs of slowing in that sector.
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Fast Casual Chicken Takeover
Foodable
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
In this session from Fast Casual Global , host Paul Barron sits down with Samuel D. Fast Casual really changed the way the American consumer ate and looked at food. Brands will need to differentiate in order to stand out from the flock. And now with the last 18 months, the way in which food is ordered has forever changed.
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Restaurant Conferences to Attend in 2022
7 Shifts
JUNE 1, 2022
Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit. The opportunities and challenges that franchises face aren't always the same as their single-unit counterparts. This conference is dedicated to utilizing the resources that franchises have available to them to help franchisors ensure their franchisees succeed. When: March.
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Global Beverage Brand Chatime Assures Quality "From Tree to Cup”
Restaurant Business
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Gen Z prefers quick service and fast casual restaurants, according to Piper Sandler’s Taking Stock with Teens semi-annual surveys and other recent research. a leading freshly brewed beverage brand with over 1,400 franchise locations worldwide, Chatime recognizes Gen Z as its fastest-growing customer base.
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Pitfalls Of Starting A Restaurant Franchise — Is Your F&B Concept Fit For Expansion? Are You Ready To Deal With Franchisees?
Apicbase
APRIL 20, 2022
Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. In this post, we are NOT exploring the benefits of a restaurant franchise. We’ve included those at the bottom of the page to give you a complete picture of the risks of franchising your foodservice brand.
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How Canyons Fresh Grill Saves 15% on Labor with 7shifts
7 Shifts
APRIL 13, 2021
To the future and franchising ?? Canyons is currently working on franchising to bring Canyons’ friendly brand of fresh, fast-casual burgers, shakes, and salads to a town near you.
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Fast Casual vs. Fast Food Restaurants — What’s The Difference?
The Restaurant Times
MARCH 8, 2023
It’s important to understand the dynamics of both fast food and fast casual restaurants, whether you’re considering opening a franchise, starting your food business from scratch, or simply trying to decide what kind of restaurant to eat at while on the go. Additionally, it frequently costs less than fast-casual eateries.
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