Growth

June 19, 2013

Growth

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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.	On the Market More brands are going public, but determining whether it’s time to jump on the IPO bandwagon can be a lengthy process.
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.
The Hands-On CEO Balancing field visits with CEO-level responsibilities gives execs a better handle on brand performance and customer satisfaction.	One to Watch: Cheeseboy Boston-based concept hopes to take comfort-food staple across the U.S.
The Little Restaurant That Could Los Angeles food stall makes a splash with efficient vegan concept.	Wingstop Takes Flight Armed with the marketing, infrastructure, and know-how, Wingstop is poised to be the quick-service brand that finally takes wings national.

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What's Da Scoop? Launches in Dallas

2013-06-07

Launching in Dallas/Fort Worth in May 2013 and delivering hand-scooped, premium old-fashioned ice creams fresh from...

Big Smoke Burger Leases First NY Location

2013-06-07

Canadian burger chain Big Smoke Burger has leased its first New York location at 70 Seventh Avenue, between West 14th...

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...

Liquid Nutrition Coming to U.S., to Open in Miami

2013-06-06

Liquid Nutrition Group Inc., retailer of functional beverages, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, vitamins, and supplements, announced that it will...

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...

Little Greek Restaurant Enjoys 9th Anniversary

2013-06-05

Little Greek Restaurant opened its doors on June 1, 2004, at 320 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor, Florida, and began a loyal relationship with...

Auntie Anne's New Home: Amusement Parks

2013-06-04

Just in time for summer road trips and family vacations, Auntie Anne's Pretzels added amusement parks to its nontraditional venue portfolio....

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...

CiCi's Pizza Looks to Expand to Airports

2013-06-03

CiCi's Pizza, home of the endless pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet, announced that it is exploring growth opportunities in...

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