Franchising

May 18, 2013

Franchising

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A New Age for Women Female franchisees offer a wealth of opportunity for franchisors. Here’s how to cash in on all they have to offer	Rags to Riches Smoothie King franchisee Rose Kuhnau lays out her strategy on how to turn a struggling unit into one of the brand’s best.
The New Deal A slow-to-recover economy means now may be operators’ best chance to renegotiate site leases.	8 Simple Rules for Renovation Remodeling restaurants in a franchised system is a tough sell and even tougher to execute, but the challenges are minimized for those who follow these guidelines.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Old-school diner chain uses frozen treats and premium burgers to spur award-winning growth.	The Problem with China Though quick serves have found success in China, operational headaches abound.
One to Watch: Smiling Moose Deli Midwest sandwich chain plans to track its way across the country with slow and steady expansion.	The Profit is Right Report shows food franchises have better profitability than other franchise categories.
It Takes Two in Franchising Philly’s Best franchisees explain what it takes to maintain a decades-long partnership while keeping business strong.	One to Watch: Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Sandwich brand may have tongue-in-cheek references, but it’s got serious growth plans.

industry headlines

Smoothie King Sets Its Sights on NY, D.C., Baltimore

2013-05-17

Smoothie King Franchises, a smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced it is targeting New York, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore for...

Franchise Vet Wins Perkins' Franchisee of the Year Award

2013-05-17

Perkins & Marie Callender’s recognized its Franchisee of the Year, Dan Esmond, owner/operator of four Perkins Restaurants & Bakeries...

Chicken Salad Chick Heads to the Carolinas, Georgia

2013-05-16

Chicken Salad Chick officially announced the addition of a future franchise in the Carolinas and north Georgia, with its first location set for...

Salata Takes Over SoCal with Five New Franchisees

2013-05-16

Salata, “The Next Generation Salad Bar” that specializes in fresh, tossed-to-order salads and salad wraps, announced five new...

Industry Vets Come Together to Grow Wild Wing Café

2013-05-15

Wild Wing Café, the brand that lives by the motto “Where Great Food Rocks,” announced an aggressive franchising strategy. Details...

Pie Five Exec to Give Franchise Advice at NRA Show

2013-05-15

Pie Five Pizza Co will be featured at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show on Sunday, May 19, at McCormick Place in Chicago....

Cousins Subs Hands Out Awards at Annual Meeting

2013-05-14

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subsrecognized a number of its franchisees for outstanding performance at its annual meeting at the Wilderness Resort in...

Huddle House Offers $25K to Operators Who Remodel

2013-05-12

Huddle House is offering a $25,000 financial incentive to the first 100 franchisees who commit to a remodel by July 31, 2014.

Franchisees...

McAlister's Names Franchisee of the Year

2013-05-11

McAlister’s Deli, a leading fast-casual restaurant, awarded The Saxton Group and Southwest Deli with the Franchisee of the Year Award at its...

California-Based Dog Haus Launches National Franchise

2013-05-10

Born from a passion for hot dogs, what started between friends as an idea for a fun new concept has turned into Dog Haus, a full-fledged thriving...

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