Friendly's tweaks Express concept

Its new Brookline, Mass., Express location features a new logo and a takeout-friendly menu.

Friendly's tweaks Express concept

Its new Brookline, Mass., Express location features a new logo and a takeout-friendly menu.

International Success: A guide to global expansion

Local knowledge and adaptability are two key components of a successful restaurant-franchise strategy.

International Success: A guide to global expansion

Local knowledge and adaptability are two key components of a successful restaurant-franchise strategy.

Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

Bruegger's opens redesigned locations

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

An extended self-service coffee bar and bagel baking display are among several new design elements.

Camille's opens first Wal-mart restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Beautiful Brands marks the significant opening of its first Supercenter location.

Camille's opens first Wal-mart restaurant

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Beautiful Brands marks the significant opening of its first Supercenter location.

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

The fast casual gold rush

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Brands are looking to the Northeast and Midwestern regions as exciting territories for franchise growth.

Eye-tracking technology reveals consumer brand experience

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Sensory Track uses crosshairs that show precisely where a customer is looking.

'Brand' -- what does it mean to today's marketers?

by Sandy Lechner — client contact, The Synergy Media Team

With promotional dollars at a premium, "branding" needs to take a distant back seat to return-on-investment-based programs for many regional chains.

Sarku Japan debuts new concept, franchise structure

The new concept features upscale decor and made-to-order menu items, and could give big-name players a run for their money.

Friendly's opens fast casual concept

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Friendly's Express will offer core menu items, shorter wait times and smaller check averages.

Retail Brand Group gets into burger biz

RBG launches The Original Burger Company set to debut on three college campuses this fall.

Birth of a franchise: The first franchised location

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

After a permit issue postpones opening day, the first franchised Sofi's Crepes opens in Annapolis, Md.

Birth of a Franchise: Sofi's Crepes

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

A key component to a successful concept is developing a system, then writing it all down. 

Planet Smoothie embarks on franchise tour

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Companies get creative to woo new operators as franchise sales flatten.

Fast casuals target urban markets

Higher household incomes and increased foot trafffic make downtowns a viable choice.

Real estate redo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Economic troubles send franchisees and landlords back to the bargaining table.