Growth

May 20, 2013

Growth

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The Heavyweight A Charley’s franchisee wants to own 10 percent of his brand’s entire system.	The Pizza Prodigy Papa Murphy’s hopes its take-and-bake pizza and streamlined operation deliver it unto the upper echelon of national pizza brands.
Long Live the King After years of struggling, Burger King seems to finally have turned things around.	QSR 50 Contenders These quick-service and fast-casual companies just missed the QSR 50.
The Fresh Factor It’s important to know when your brand is due for change.	Can UK Brand Conquer Sushi? YO!Sushi debuts in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station.
One to Watch: Zoës Kitchen Fast-casual concept focuses on healthy options with a Mediterranean twist.	One to Watch: Bullritos Texas-based brand offers its own take on the Mexican fast-casual category.
The QSR 50 These 50 brands are setting the pace in the quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industries.	Who Needs a Supply Chain? Foodservice producers open their own quick-serve concepts.

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FROM THE FLOOR: Beverage Dealers Help Diversify

2013-05-20

As restaurant operators look to make sure that beverages continue to be a strong and growing element of their businesses, there are plenty of...

FROM THE FLOOR: Fazoli's to Launch New Concept

2013-05-18

Fazoli’s is rolling out a new fast-casual concept focusing on modern Italian fare, CEO Carl Howard announced at the 2013 National Restaurant...

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...

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....

Steak 'N Shake Lands a Spot at Fort Lauderdale Airport

2013-05-14

Steak ‘n Shake celebrates the grand opening of its Fort Lauderdale Airport location. The airport location opens Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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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.

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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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