What Today’s Pandemic Trends Mean For The Future Of Multi-Unit Restaurants –– And Beyond

Many of today's rapidly accelerating industry trends were already gathering steam before the pandemic hit. What changes are here to stay, and how do restaurant…

Subway signs big deal for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

November 3, 2021

Subway is deploying a significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group, a South Asia leading…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open Georgia location

November 3, 2021

Orlando-based Jeremiah's Italian Ice latest location will be in Suwanee, Georgia. The store will be located at 991 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. and will be owned…

Dairy Queen opens DQ Grill & Chill in White Bluff, Tennessee

November 3, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corporation has opened a location in White Bluff, Tennessee. The DQ Grill & Chill is located at 4265 Highway 70. and is owned by Caleb…

Dairy Queen opens in Martinsburg, West Virginia

November 2, 2021

Dairy Queen has opened a Grill & Chill location in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The store is located at 51 Vantage View Drive and is owned by West Virginia…

Long John Silver's expands into Indonesia

November 2, 2021

Long John Silver's is expanding into Indonesia with 54 restaurants, according to a press release.

Popeyes expanding to Romania

October 29, 2021

Popeyes and Sterling Cruise have announced an exclusive agreement to grow the Popeyes brand in Romania, with a commitment to open 90 restaurants over the next…

DQ Grill & Chill coming to Michigan town

October 28, 2021

Dairy Queen will open a DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Hillsdale, Michigan on Oct. 31.

Odd Burger to open 2 Ontario locations

October 28, 2021

Odd Burger will open two locations in Ontario in early 2022, according to a press release.

Tim Hortons opens 300th coffee shop in China

October 27, 2021

TH International China has has opened its 300th Tim Hortons coffee shop in China, according to a press release.

DQ Grill & Chill opening in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

October 27, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corporation's DQ Grill & Chill will open a store in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Oct. 30 at 949 N. Roselle Road. The store is…

Jack in the Box awards 7 development deals in Q4

October 26, 2021

Jack in the Box has awarded seven development agreements in Q4 2021 to open 47 restaurants.

Dairy Queen opens in Bloomington, Minnesota

October 26, 2021

Dairy Queen has opened a location in Bloomington, Minnesota. The store will host a community event Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The location is operated by…

A&W opens in c-store space in Hot Springs, Arkansas

October 26, 2021

A&W Restaurants has added another location to its convenience store footprint with a unit in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Located in a small strip center that…

Deputy launches shift worker engagement feature

Helping managers understand how teams are feeling.

FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

Plant Power Fast Food opens in Las Vegas

October 21, 2021

Plant Power Fast Food has opened a flagship Las Vegas location, according to a press release.

A&W enters last quarter of 2021 with 15 commitments

October 15, 2021

A&W received commitments for more than 15 restaurants this year, putting the brand on track to reach its 2021 franchise sales goal of 20 new restaurants by…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open in Gainesville, Florida

October 14, 2021

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is scheduled to open Oct. 26 in Gainesville, Florida. The store will be located at 3232 SW 35th Blvd. in Butler Plaza and is owned by…

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…