Food Feature Articles

Informative Food franchise articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors.

Franchisee Bringing Grabbagreen "Healthy, Fast-Food" to Nashville

Tennessee Multi-Unit Operator Opens Second Of Several Grabbagreen Locations In The Volunteer State.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Panera Asks The Government To Define Real "Eggs"

Panera Bread Wants the FDA To Clearly Define "Egg" In Order To Improve Industry Standards And Enhance Food Transparency.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Betting on a Better Burger (and Shakes): John Eucalitto Leads Wayback into the Future

The "better burger" marketplace may seem crowded, but for Wayback Burgers the competition makes for exciting challenges and opportunities.

Kerry Pipes
21,649 Reads 7 Shares

Millennial Data Mining: A Marketer's Dream Come True!

Online data from Millennials makes target marketing easier

Shawna Ford
22,385 Reads 5 Shares

From Burgers To Sandwiches

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Multi-Unit Operator Signs Agreement to Open 18 Melt Shop Locations Throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
32,704 Reads 11 Shares

Study Says Retailers Stealing Fast-Food Market Share

A new Technomic study reveals trends and data about consumers' shifting behavior and attitudes towards retailer meal solutions (RMS).

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Growing Abroad? 2018's Best Countries for Global Expansion

Thinking of going global in 2018? These countries are worth a look.

William Edwards
32,219 Reads 19 Shares

2018 AFDR: How Do You Rate?

Results from the 2018 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR) were unveiled in mid-October at the 19th annual Franchise Leadership & Development Conference.

Eddy Goldberg
34,563 Reads 15 Shares

Multiple-Concept Franchising: The Growing Allure of Operating Several Brands

Diversification, a recommended strategy in designing an investment portfolio, is a big part of the thinking behind the growth in multi-brand franchising. No matter how good the ROI may be from a single brand, savvy investors know it's not wise to put all their eggs in one basket.

Eddy Goldberg
69,953 Reads 4 Shares

Cool and Disruptive!: Using Technology to Improve the Human Experience

I've been fortunate over the years to consistently think about and work on the intersection of people's experiences and how technology can help make them better.

Jocelyn Mangan
36,969 Reads 12 Shares

Franchise Operator Signs 100-Unit Deal with Taco John's

Taco John's signs 100-unit agreement with multi-unit operator to bring the Mexican QSR brand to the Carolinas and Georgia.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
34,932 Reads 17 Shares

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Good News! – December 2017

So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it’s hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to “Good News!” – our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.

Eddy Goldberg
24,884 Reads 3 Shares

MMA-ade in America: From Cage Fighter to Franchisee -- and More!

Albert Tadevosyan was an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter with a professional fight record of 7 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw.

Kerry Pipes
34,516 Reads 20 Shares

Social Media Roundup: November 28, 2017

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Eric Holm, founder of "Helpings from the Heart" and Golden Corral franchisee, to feed more than 20,000 in event's 25th year; 2) Long John Silver's To Introduce "Drive-Thrus of the Future"; 3) 5 tips on how to reach Hispanic consumers in 2018; 4) Juice It Up! to debut C-store with drive-thru window and self-serve ordering kiosks.

Eddy Goldberg
3,924 Reads 1 Shares

Ongoing Support

Now that you have your franchise unit up and running, how do you keep it from stumbling during its first months and years? After all, most small businesses need time to learn the ropes and turn a profit.

Eddy Goldberg
34,776 Reads 4 Shares

Site Selection: Other Factors To Consider

Finding the best site for your new franchise unit (assuming your brand is not mobile or home-based) is a critical decision, one that should be based on the cold, hard facts: the numbers.

Eddy Goldberg
48,861 Reads 9 Shares

Help Your Franchisees Boost Local Marketing with Community Sponsorships

How to help your franchisees with community sponsorships

Liz Schaefer
10,508 Reads 13 Shares

Site Selection: Choosing the Best Location

Finding the best location for your brick-and-mortar unit takes teamwork and time to get it right for long-term success

Eddy Goldberg
38,103 Reads 2 Shares

Growing Overseas?

Growth-oriented U.S. brands seek opportunities abroad.

William Edwards
6,377 Reads 2 Shares

2017 Dominators

Multi-unit, multi-brand operators continue expanding each year--a trend that continues to accelerate as these "Dominators" grow their portfolios through acquisitions, building new units, refranchising, and scooping up successful units from retiring franchisees.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Challenge the Pros: New Media and Marketing in the Franchisee Recruitment Process

Over the course of the past year, The Gents Place has been heavily involved in marketing our franchise opportunity through a number of avenues, including social media marketing, public relations, open house events, and franchise expos--all designed to leverage our personal networks and entice growth.

Franchise Update
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Crosses the 500-Unit Mark

KBP Foods Snaps Up Another 78 KFC Restaurants and Now Tops 500 Locations in 20 States.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Investing in a Senior Care Franchise

Senior Services franchisees earn an average pre-tax income of $123,000, which is the second highest among all franchise sectors according to Franchise Business Review's (FBR) survey of over 1,700 senior care franchisees representing 18 brands.

Emma Pearson
30,967 Reads 142 Shares

Making Their Day, Every Day: TravelCenters of America Serves Food, Fuel, and Smiles

John Ponczoch believes there is always a way to make someone's day.

Helen Bond
10,150 Reads 4 Shares

Be Human: Reputation Management in a Digital World

Chipotle was soaring along, the envy of many for its rapid growth, committed fan base, and growing reputation as the next big thing.

Eddy Goldberg
8,234 Reads 11 Shares

Space Is the Place: Breaking Ground is Hard to Do in 2017

"Real estate development is one of the hardest things for a franchise," says Philip Schram, chief development officer and chair of Buffalo Wings & Rings.

Sara Wykes
9,275 Reads 14 Shares

QSR Loyalty Index Rating Measures Customers' Actions

Foursquare Debuts First Annual QSR Loyalty Index Ranking Food Brands and Offering Up Some Surprising Results.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
9,525 Reads 7 Shares

Social Media Roundup: October 10, 2017

Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Can virtual reality make the dreams of CMOs come true?; 2) Search ad spending continues its migration to mobile; 3) There's no such thing as too much email marketing!; 4) Taco Bell's new line of branded clothing targets Gen Z.

Eddy Goldberg
3,553 Reads 18 Shares

The Interview: What the Franchisor Should Ask You

The questions a franchisor asks you in the initial phone interview reveal a lot about their motives and values. Listening carefully, and asking your own questions, can help you find a franchisor partner who understands that their success depends on yours - and avoid those who don't.