Value, support makes Little Caesars attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Little Caesars has been a privately held company since its founding in 1959. Typically a private company, Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro sat down with…

Roy Rogers' focus on 3 key components sets it apart in QSR space

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Maryland-based Roy Rogers has 41 units, but the company is readying for growth by franchising. The brand was built on quality, variety and choice.

HTeaO makes big business out of tea

HTeaO has made a big business out of one item -- tea. The founders started with a burger joint, and saw how many people came in specifically for tea. They…

Halo Burger’s history, dedication to community makes it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Halo Burger just celebrated its 99th birthday and the storied QSR brand has made its mark as a regional company in Michigan with a focus on community.

Cold brew coffee resumes its pre-pandemic surge

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Cold brew coffee has resumed its pre-pandemic fast growth and is expanding in numerous serving settings to a loyal customer base that skews younger, higher…

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

Post-pandemic coffee demand taking flight

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coffee industry has a big opportunity to promote out-of-home coffee given the consumer's rising coffee appreciation.

Post-pandemic, consumers want their coffee more than ever

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The coffee industry has a big opportunity to promote out-of-home coffee given the consumer's rising coffee appreciation.

Wicked Lick has cheeky concept, begins franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Key West's Wicked Lick is a single-unit ice cream shop. Here's how its owners plan to franchise the brand.

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

Pollo Campero has long tradition of unique food, successful operations

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pollo Campero had a record year in 2021. Blas Escarcega, director of franchise development, explains what's behind the Central American concept and how it is…

Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has cool concept ready for franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream has a creative concept that puts customers squarely in the middle of the creation process. The eight-unit company plans to franchise…

How Chick’nCone’s Instagrammable product wows franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chick'nCone combines the best of both worlds: sweet and salty. The concept thrives on social media and has gained an instant following, making it an attractive…

Chester's Chicken undergoes redesign, focuses on fresh

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Chester's Chicken has a bold new look that corresponds with the company's fresh, never frozen focus on fried chicken.

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on a franchising fast track

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has three stores open, but 11 deals for 80 units in the works. With regional expansion plans, the company might just be coming to a center…

Bambū brings Vietnamese Chè to the masses

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Bambū has a line of Vietnamese Chè and other drinks that are proving popular with the masses. Scott Bachman, chief operating officer, shares insight on what…

Food experts do deep-dive at what's driving plant-based movement

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Plant-based foods have become a movement embraced by more than just vegans. Three restaurant industry executives discussed the meatless movement at the Fast…

Why menu innovation is at the heart of restaurant industry

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

A panel talk at Networld Media Group’s Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit focused on menu development with experts sharing insight on cost margins…