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3 ways to measure cannibalization
by Dave Bennett — President & CEO, Mirus Restaurant Solutions
Any change creates two types of results: those that are intended, and those that are unintended. Cannibalization is an example of an unintended consequence to…
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Dessert-centered chain grows, offers franchising LTOs
August 11, 2017
Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is offering two LTOs strictly for prospective franchise partners, according to a news release. Those looking into U.S.
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McDonald's to nearly double number of Chinese locations
August 9, 2017
China will soon be the No. 2 market for fast food giant, McDonald's, with the chain planning to almost double its restaurants in the Asian nation in the next…
read nowCaptain D's continues nationwide expansion with 9 Florida openings
August 9, 2017
Captain D's has signed a franchise development agreement to expand throughout Florida's west coast, bringing nine new restaurants to the Tampa-St.
read nowCold Stone Creamery makes mega-move into Malaysia
August 8, 2017
Cold Stone Creamery is taking its sweet treats to Malaysia, with 20 stores set to open there over the next five years. The chain said in a news release that it…
read nowRevenues up at El Pollo Loco
August 4, 2017
El Pollo Loco's Q2 revenues were up 8.3 percent, to $105.6 million, compared to $97.5 million for the 13-week period ended June 28, 2017.
read nowNestle Toll House Cafe by Chip opens in Wichita
August 3, 2017
Nestle Toll House Café by Chip has opened its newest location on West 21st Street in Wichita. This is the city's first of the dessert destination, a news…
read nowSonic partnership puts 64 southern locations under new ownership
August 3, 2017
Sonic Drive-In announced a franchise development agreement with SD Holdings, a news release said. As part of the agreement, the North Carolina-based franchise…
read nowThrillist's favorite fried chicken is in a gas station
August 3, 2017
Thrillist revealed its favorite fried chicken concept in an article written by Ryan Joseph, according to a press release. Surprisingly, this particular chain…
read nowHiHo launches Santa Monica location
August 3, 2017
HiHo opened a unit in Santa Monica on July 26, according to a press release. The burger concept only serves 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef, which is free of…
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Pizza proliferation: Bonci, Bavaro, Vapiano and Pie Five add locations
August 1, 2017
Four pizza brands are movin' out with new locations, including a down-sized "mini" pizzeria, one that fires pies in a wood oven and even a Rome-based brand…
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Micro chains hit major US growth spurt
July 31, 2017
Micro-chains — defined as chains with anywhere from three to 19 units — are in a major growth spurt, according to information research and analysis firm, NPD…
read nowOriginal Rex's Chicken franchisee opens 1st of 3 OK units
July 19, 2017
Original Rex's Chicken is opening a new Tulsa, Oklahoma location Aug. 24 in Bixby, according to a press release. This is the first of three locations that…
read nowKC grocery-shoppers dip into Dunkin'
July 18, 2017
Under the title of "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em," comes Dunkin' Donuts, which has partnered with national grocer Price Chopper to put Dunkin' offerings in…
read nowTamale Boy opens airport location
July 13, 2017
Tamale Boy has landed in Portland International Airport's D concourse, according to a press release. The Portland-based food truck concept's founder, Jaime…
read now3 multi-unit franchisees join Captain D's brand
July 12, 2017
Captain D's has signed three franchise agreements with new and existing franchisees leading to 10 units opening in Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee…
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Everything's bigger in ... China?
July 12, 2017
China's restaurant industry is one of the nation's main economic growth drivers, according to a report released by Meituan-Dianping, a foodservice-focused…
read nowJersey Mike's prepping 4th Long Island location
July 11, 2017
Jersey Mike's is opening its fourth location on Long Island this week, this time in Hauppauge, according to a Newsday report.
read nowFirst-time franchisee opens Bridgeport Taco John's location
July 10, 2017
This September, Taco John's will open its first Bridgeport location and plans to hire on staff for 20 to 30 jobs. This brings the concept's total location…
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Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.
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