Growth

May 23, 2013

Growth

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One to Watch: Pinkberry Los Angeles–based frozen-yogurt chain gained big buzz in Hollywood before catching on across the country.	Making California Greek Chic Daphne’s new CEO explains the motivations behind his detailed rebranding efforts.
Franchising Comes to Food Trucks Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen is taking a new approach to the food truck trend by franchising.	One to Watch: Teriyaki Experience International franchise makes inroads into U.S. with customizable Asian stir-fry dishes.
One to Watch: Magic Wok Ohio-based Asian concept pushes the healthy nature of its menu, including into area schools.	Fill Your Portfolio with Brands that Last The founders of Sentinel Capital Partners discuss what to do when choosing new brands for your portfolio.
Churches, Rec Centers Could Be Next Hot Market Nonprofit organizations can bring strong assets, management, and leadership to a franchising relationship.	What Went Wrong at Yum A&W, Long John Silver’s lack of international strength didn’t align with company goals.
Four Tips to Make Your Company Outlive You A veteran Subway franchisee tells you how to prepare a business for long-term growth.	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.

industry headlines

FREEBIRDS Inks Utah Franchisee

2013-05-07

Tavistock Restaurants signed another franchisee for its fast-growing, fast-casual FREEBIRDS World Burrito brand. Mark McKay and Chris Beck-McKay...

Small Businesses Get a Shot at $82M Credit Line

2013-05-06

Business Financial Services (BFS), a leading specialty finance company since 2002, announced a new $82 million credit facility provided by Wells...

Big Smoke Burger Heats Up in the UAE

2013-05-06

Big Smoke Burger is taking the Middle East by storm since working with Fransmart, the franchise development company whose track...

Kitchen Brains Announces New CEO, Singapore Office

2013-05-05

Industry veteran Timothy Lane moved from longstanding board member of Kitchen Brains and assumed the role of CEO of Kitchen Brains.   

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Huddle House Opens Up Shop in Eagle Pass, TX

2013-05-04

Huddle House, a 24-hour family-friendly restaurant chain, opened its newest restaurant in Eagle Pass, Texas, on April 29, 2013, featuring a...

Coffee Away From Home Fuels Limited-Service Growth

2013-05-03

New findings from a recent breakfast study show that coffee sales are on the rise nationally, and that customers’ increasingly having their...

Great American Cookies Tips Off at Philips Arena

2013-05-03

Global Franchise Group, a strategic brand management company, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena in...

Togo's Hopes to Take Arizona By Storm

2013-05-03

Togo’s, a “West Coast Original” since 1971 serving up big, made-to-order sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients, announced it...

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...

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