Franchising News & Media

Edible launches 'manage-to-own' program after 61% April same-store sales spike

May 20, 2020

Fresh fruit arrangement retailer and QSR company, Edible, has launched its "Manage-To-Own" program as a path for hands-on operators to become franchisees.

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Golden Chick president promises 500 stores, Netsurion on speeding up contactless pickup

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Although just 189-stores in size now, Golden Chick is planning a lot of hatchlings for the future, with a goal of 500 stores nationally by 2030, according to…

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Golden Chick hatches 1st Louisiana store

May 7, 2020

Golden Chick opened its first Louisiana store this week and in fact, will be the focus of tomorrow's QSRweb podcast when the chain's president, Jim Stevens…

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Wisconsin star RB Taylor takes a turn as Toppers Pizza franchisee

April 23, 2020

Toppers Pizza has a new star among its franchisees, in the NCAA's sixth best all-time rusher, former University of Wisconsin Badgers running back, Jonathan…

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Jack in the Box selects new CEO

April 17, 2020

Jack in the Box Inc., a burger chain, has selected Darin Harris to serve as CEO of the company and to join the board of directors on June 15. Harris currently…

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Chinese McDonald's location shut down after posting sign banning blacks

April 15, 2020

A McDonald's store in the Chinese city of Guangzhou has removed a posted sign and shut down, after the message displayed was reported to the chain's corporate…

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Taco John's wraps deals for 18 stores, accelerates growth by convenience store franchises

April 15, 2020

Taco John's International Inc. said it's growing its current footprint by franchising with experienced convenience store and travel plaza operators, like…

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Frontline QSR, pizza workers walk out over COVID-19 fears

April 9, 2020

Today in California, workers at 30 different QSRs will stage a walk-out in an effort to force management at those stores to provide more safety protection…

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McDonald's top execs to cut salaries as March sales drop 22%

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

McDonald's executives are slashing salaries amid a sharp drop in same-store sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nathan's Famous does a tech makeover, sees impressive test results

April 7, 2020

Nathan's Famous, Inc. has more than 100 years of tradition behind it, but that hasn't stopped the brand from overhauling its technology from top to bottom. The…

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Franchisors on the sale hunt despite COVID-19 crisis

April 3, 2020

About two-thirds of franchisors are actively advancing franchise sales efforts despite the COVID-19 pandemic hitting across the globe.

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Restaurateurs respond to Senate's passage of stimulus package

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Leaders of Firehouse Subs, Boloco and the National Restaurant Association weigh in on if the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act goes far enough…

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A&W's new Wild West 'haunts' represent brand's 'small town' franchise strategy

March 4, 2020

A&W said its latest restaurant opening is a sample of its "small town America" franchise strategy that builds on the longtime QSR's reputation as being a…

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Pincho CEO: Simplified operations + empowered teams = growth

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A hundred stores in five years is an ambitious growth plan for any brand, but Pincho co-founder and CEO Otto Othman thinks the popularity of the brand in Miami…

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Bruster's to add 10 Florida, California stores

February 20, 2020

Bruster's Real Ice Cream said it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six restaurants set for California and four in Florida. The brand said the…

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Bruster's to add 10 California, Florida stores

February 14, 2020

Bruster's Real Ice Cream said this week that it has signed 10 new store agreements, including six to open in California and four in Florida. The brand said in…

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Jeremiah's to add 16 Southeastern US stores

February 13, 2020

Florida-based frozen treats franchise Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a Florida-based frozen treats franchise, has signed its very first area representative agreement…

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Askar Brands adds doughnuts with 47-unit Florida Dunkin' acquisition

February 11, 2020

Southeast Enterprise Holdings Inc., or SEH, has acquired 47 Florida-based stores in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach markets, a news release said.

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A&W announces 8 straight years of same-store sales growth

February 11, 2020

A&W said its same-store sales grew 2.7% last year, the eighth consecutive year of growth for the Lexington, Kentucky-based brand, according to a news…

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RFIS 2020 Sponsor Preview: Netsurion

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Netsurion BranchSDO is a comprehensive software-defined branch network solution combining a powerful yet easily-deployed edge appliance and cloud orchestration.

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