Franchising

June 19, 2013

Franchising

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One to Watch: Teriyaki Experience International franchise makes inroads into U.S. with customizable Asian stir-fry dishes.	Churches, Rec Centers Could Be Next Hot Market Nonprofit organizations can bring strong assets, management, and leadership to a franchising relationship.
Is Guaranteed Financing Possible? An innovative lending model that leverages the assets of a franchisor might be the answer to operators’ woes in this post-recession climate.	Four Tips to Make Your Company Outlive You A veteran Subway franchisee tells you how to prepare a business for long-term growth.
The Growth 40 The top 40 American markets—big and small—that are best for quick-service expansion.	One to Watch: Shane’s Rib Shack Shane Thompson started with little more than an idea and his grandfather’s secret sauce recipe.
The Art of Site Selection Now that expansion is back on the radar for many quick serves, navigating the post-recession real estate market will take some finesse.	How to Out Smart the Credit Market Ken Switzer, CFO of Marco’s Pizza, didn’t let the frozen credit market stop his company from expanding its development portfolio to 1,200 new stores. He shares what your brand’s best options are for financing.
The Dirty Work A great brand depends on strong multiunit franchisees. See how some of the nation’s best are tackling their challenges.	Lessons Learned Reflecting on a decade of franchisee-franchisor litigation provides important insight. What can you learn?

industry headlines

Champ's Celebrates 500th Store

2013-06-07

A major milestone gave one business something to cheer about. Champs Chicken, a nationwide branded food program, opened...

GRILLiT Announces New Marketing Campaign

2013-06-07

GRILLiT, Inc. announced that it is building its marketing campaign centered on the benefits of its healthy, quality...

Popeyes Franchisee Brings In Big Bucks for MDA

2013-06-06

In 2002, Sailormen Inc., the largest domestic Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, established a partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy...

Pie Five Pizza Celebrates 11th Store

2013-06-06

On Monday, June 10, Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening the doors to its tenth corporate-owned location in the Dallas-Fort...

May College Graduate Opening Red Mango

2013-06-06

As new college graduates polish their resumes and prepare to enter the workforce, a growing crowd of 20-somethings is emerging with dreams of...

Juice It Up! Ready to Ramp Up Franchising

2013-06-05

Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar chain and smoothie franchise, will be showcasing its rising success within the raw juice market and presenting...

Wingstop Grows in Ohio, Signs Deal for Cincy

2013-06-05

Wingstop is expanding in Ohio. The 570-unit chicken wing chain has signed a four-store development agreement to grow its presence throughout the...

Sublime Doughnuts Encourages Vets to Join Pastry Biz

2013-06-04

National Doughnut Day, an annual event taking place this year on June 7, might seem like another frivolous holiday for promoting pastries. However...

Bar-B-Cutie Opens New Store

2013-06-03

Quick-casual barbecue chain, Bar-B-Cutie, announces that its newest store at 2037 North Mt. Juliet Road in downtown Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, has...

Wingstop Lands New Franchise in Tennessee

2013-06-03

Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with 570 locations, has landed its first restaurant in Jackson, Tennessee. The wing experts are now...

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