Franchising News & Media
How well do you mitigate risk? Learn from those who have been there
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies face a new set of risks in today's marketplace due to new technology. The need to manage human resources remains as critical as ever.
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3 execs describe how to take on the world without losing your brand
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Taking a brand to another country is one of the most complex challenges a brand's leadership can undertake. At the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit…
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Dat Dog on franchising roll
April 24, 2017
Since launching its franchising program in January, Dat Dog has signed deals to open three restaurants in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and 25 units in Houston…
read nowMother-daughter duo open 2nd Washington Zoup
April 24, 2017
Bothell, Washington residents are getting their first Zoup!, which is the state's second unit. The grand opening is Thursday of the restaurant located 141…
read nowLarkbuger 'Going to Kansas City'
April 22, 2017
Larkburger, Colorado's 10-year-old burger concept, has chosen the Kansas City area as its first place to open outside of its home state. Opening Tuesday in a…
read nowSmoke's Poutinerie riding the gravy train across North America
April 21, 2017
Just a few months after announcing that it had grown its presence by nearly 50 percent in 2016 and added another 50 to its development plans, Smoke's…
read nowEquity firm invests in Torchy's Tacos
April 20, 2017
Torchy's Tacos — a fast casual restaurant that began as a food truck, has received a minority investment from General Atlantic, a growth equity firm, according…
read nowScott Davis to lead CoreLife Eatery as president
April 20, 2017
Panera Bread former chief concept officer Scott Davis has a new gig. He's joined CoreLife Eatery as brand president and will help the 2-year-old company open…
read nowTeriyaki Madness tells all
April 20, 2017
Teriyaki Madness is laying it all on the table. The 144-unit chain announced today that it will include all income statements with Item 19 of its Franchise…
read nowBurgerFi hitting the books in Philly
April 20, 2017
BurgerFi is going to college. It has signed a franchise agreement with the Philadelphia-based dining services company, Aramark, for its first college location…
read nowMeet Garbanzo in St. Louis
April 19, 2017
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is entering the St. Louis market in a big way. The chain, which is majority-owned by St. Louis real estate investor Michael…
read nowRising Roll reinvents image, franchising
April 19, 2017
Rising Roll is releasing a new restaurant design, a new logo, an expanded menu and an updated service model, according to a press release. Most importantly…
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Mobile Vending University helps prepare food truck owners
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Mobile Vending University provides a certified course in operating a food truck in Pasco, Washington. The attendees are taught by subject matter experts in all…
read nowPenn Station launches franchise incentive program
April 19, 2017
Penn Station East Coast Subs has launched a store opening incentive program to help fuel growth. Franchisees in designated markets that sign a lease this year…
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Spring flavors now trending: Cherries, hot sauces and unicorns?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Menus across the globe are featuring a few spring trends this season, including ethnic flavors, fresh fruits and veggies, and innovative sauces.
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If the F&B industry is slowing down in the UAE, why is rental cost still high?
by Murad Alnasur — Managing Director, FranchiseME / Restonalysis
Consultants should be able to give proper advice to landlords and owners to stop rental cost escalation. If not, be on the lookout for many closings and even…
read nowDrnk coffee + tea, Qwench gearing up for growth
April 17, 2017
Drnk coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar have inked deals to grow in their home state of California, as well as in Texas and in the Middle East.
read nowSlapfish opening in Albuquerque
April 17, 2017
Slapfish has finalized a two-unit franchise deal for the Albuquerque, New Mexico region. The first unit will open by fall of this year, according to a company…
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How technology can improve ROI of maintaining foodservice equipment
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Foodservice equipment has long required multiple distribution levels. Managing equipment information on such equipment places a heavy burden on all players in…
read nowHuHot Mongolian Grill opens 60th unit
April 13, 2017
HuHot opened its 60th unit this week. The Lawrence, Kansas location is owned and operated by HuHot's largest franchisee, FRC Group, which owns 22 units and has…
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