Growth

May 20, 2013

Growth

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Top 50 Sorted by Change in Units The top quick-serve and fast-casual brands in the nation.	Top 50 Sorted by Systemwide Sales The top quick-serve and fast-casual brands in the nation.
One to Watch: Wing Zone From frat house to budding franchise, find out how Wing Zone grew into a $40 million company.	Succeeding in a Vanishing Market On paper, the state of West Virginia does not look like a must-have quick-serve market. But a distinct personality gives operators there reason to be optimistic.
4 Ways to Renovate Stores and Not Lose Business A Schlotzsky’s franchisee discusses how you can reimage your stores to gain new customers, without losing old ones.	Salsarita's New Growth Strategy New CEO Phil Friedman says he will grow Salsarita’s presence in existing markets rather than expand to new territories.
5 Brands You Should Know About (But Don’t) Restaurant success comes in many sizes, but those on the cutting edge agree that passion is essential.	What Happened to Biff-Burger? Former fast food empire is down to just two stores, but loyalists are trying to keep the concept alive.
The 10 Best Franchise Deals Back by popular demand. QSR reveals the industry's best franchise deals.	6 Tips for Better Store Financing Multiunit franchisee Aziz Hashim explains how operators can get the money they need without getting in over their heads.

industry headlines

Pancheros Opens 3rd IL Location in Schaumburg

2013-05-02

Pancheros Mexican Grill, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant known for its savory burrito options, has officially opened a new location in Schaumburg...

Tokyo Joe's to Bring Asian Cuisine to More People

2013-05-02

Larry Leith, founder of Tokyo Joe's, is pleased to announce a partnership with Gridiron Capital LLC, and veteran restaurant executive, Greg...

Capriotti's Stays Up Late at Newest Arizona Unit

2013-05-01

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop has announced its newest restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, which will stay open until 3 a.m. on weekends...

McAlister's Grows 5 Percent in Q1 2013

2013-05-01

McAlister's Deli, a leading fast-casual restaurant, announced a same-store sales increase of 5 percent during the first quarter of 2013....

Sublime Doughnuts Open Up Shop for Franchising

2013-05-01

Sublime Doughnuts, Atlanta’s award-winning doughnut shop, announced plans to open franchise opportunities for interested investors.

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Destroyed Freddy's Gets Back on Its Feet in Joplin, MO

2013-04-30

Nearly two years after a devastating F5 tornado ravaged Freddy’s, the restaurant is returning to Joplin, Missouri.

The new,...

Chick-fil-A Teams Up with HMSHost for ATL Airport Unit

2013-04-30

Travelers coming to or passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will be able to “Eat Mor Chikin,” as Chick-fil...

Barberitos Franchising Grows to 48 Locations

2013-04-29

Barberitos Franchising Inc. is excited to announce that it has signed five more locations in the Southeast. This brings the total number of...

Blaze Pizza Announces Expansion to NJ

2013-04-29

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza announces that Green Brook, NJ-based AMPAL Group has signed an agreement to develop ten franchise stores in Central...

HyperActive Technologies Grows Orders by 57% in Q1

2013-04-27

HyperActive Technologies, a technology solutions company for the quick-service restaurant industry, marks 57 percent growth in orders for the...

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