Franchising Features

'Failure is not an option' in CEO's cancer battle

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Just as things started taking off for Chicken Salad Chick, President and CEO Kevin Brown was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. He's fighting back, and…

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New Wild Wing Cafe CEO has deep roots in fast casual, QSR

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant industry veteran Tom Lewison has been tapped to help Wild Wing Cafe take flight.

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No soup for you? SoupMobiles could change that

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Low cost, powerful brand story make SoupMobiles attractive to new franchisees, CEO Lloyd Sugarman says.

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Morgan makes the leap from Smashburger to Tava Indian Kitchen

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Tava aims to expand throughout San Francisco and into Denver.

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Homestyle Dining leverages smaller footprint to create 'plush fast casual' steak concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Bo's Steak & Grill features a backyard barbecue theme, with country music, denim and red solo cups.

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McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'

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Teriyaki Madness inks franchise deal with not-for-profit organization

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Both entities expect to benefit from the non-profit/for-profit partnership.

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Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.

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Fresh To Order CEO: Fast casual concepts need to 'elevate up'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Panos believes many brands in the segment are not delivering on true, fresh, made-from-scratch products.

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Capriotti's CEO: Franchising an attractive option for those burned in the Great Recession

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Morris' passion for Capriotti's food and proven concept took him from franchisee to top exec.

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Burger Lounge CEO: Almost any food type can be 'fast casualized'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

J. Dean Loring believes the 'better burger' bubble is here.

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Federal Donuts hopes to kickstart 'radical' hospitality with partnership

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

If Rooster Soup Co.'s crowdfunding effort gets off the ground, its profits will be donated to helping those in need.

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Dickey's adds chief brand officer to communicate 'basics done right'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Christie Finley aims to deliver consistent customer experience as company expands rapidly coast to coast.

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Fast casual heats up restaurant industry with 11 percent growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

More QSRs and full-service restaurants are expected to realign their formats to compete more aggressively.

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Chipotle plans to raise prices 4 to 6 percent this quarter

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

CEO says younger generation is bonding with the brand similarly to how kids bonded with McDonald's in the 1980's.

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'Better chicken' brand flying nationwide

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Slim Chickens is on a mission to be a leading chicken concept.

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Fast casual driving growth of 'The American Bakery'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Bakeries are stepping up their menu offerings, decor and overall customer experience.

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How Johnny Rockets is selling franchisees on 'fun'

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The chain's new CDO chats about how the brand is making a push toward recruiting franchisees.

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Going global: Is your brand ready?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Restaurant execs share the dos and don'ts of expanding internationally.

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Who will be left standing when fro-yo battle is over?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Fro-yo's segment's growth and appeal are sustainable in the longterm but will lead to maturation in larger markets.

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