Franchise Articles

Wendy's/Arby's posts profit, sees better July trends

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc (WEN.N), the third-largest U.S. fast-food chain, posted a quarterly profit on Thursday and said July sales trends were improving, sending shares up 2.7 percent. UPDATE 2-Wendy's/Arby's posts profit, sees better July trendsThe company's board also authorized a $50 million stock buyback program. · read more

Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Third Quarter FY 2009 Earnings and Updates FY 2009 Guidance

Jack in the Box Inc. today reported earnings from continuing operations of $32.9 million, or 57 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended July 5, 2009, compared with earnings from continuing operations of $29.5 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. · read more

Julie’s Bakeshop to pursue expansion bid

DESPITE experiencing declining sales, Julie's Bakeshop will pursue its target to open up 50 new stores this year in various parts of the country. · read more

Rita's Introduces Highly-Anticipated Swedish Fish(R) Italian Ice Flavor

Nation's largest Italian Ice chain to delight the young - and young at heart - with classic candy-flavored Ice · read more

When fast food is localized

"When choosing a mainstream market like Vietnam, Jollibee analyzes the culture of the local consumers, zeroing in on their specific eating habits," he says. · read more

Drive-in coming to Wallingford?

The Oklahoma-based Sonic chain is known for its carhop service, tater tots and fountain drinks and has more than 3,500 drive-ins from coast to coast, but only a few in the Northeast. Recently, however, Sonic has been creeping closer to this area, with restaurants opening in New Jersey and Binghamton, N.Y. · read more

Fast Food Restaurants Have Right Menu for Recession

"Fast-food restaurants have a lower average check, greater convenience and increased food choices that resonate well with today's financially stressed consumer," says Moody's VP-Senior Analyst William Fahy. · read more

Pita Pit Inc. One of the 'Future 50'

Pita Pit Inc. opened 21 new stores in 2008, and expects to open over 20 new stores in 2009. There are now 173 Pita Pits in 38 states, with nearly 40 new locations in development. · read more

McDonald's franchise faces lawsuit after Bronx woman is burnt by cup of hot tea

Miriam Richardson, who ordered breakfast and two hot teas at a Mount Vernon McDonald's drive-through around 8 a.m. on Feb.10, says in papers filed in Bronx Supreme Court Wednesday that both of the lids weren't secured properly. · read more

Buffalo Wild Wings Spices Up the Joint

Once again, Buffalo Wild Wings (Nasdaq: BWLD) has defied the recession to report an impressive quarter. · read more

Counter's burger concept is big on choices

It will be the fifth franchise to open in the Bay Area and the first in Marin, but not for long, according to Peter Katz, managing partner of the Northern California franchise. "If all goes well, we'd like to open more," Katz says. · read more

Bear Claw, Mr. Pita to join in stores

In this tough economy, two Michigan companies have found a way to join forces and bring customers through the door morning, noon and night. Chelsea-based Bear Claw Coffee Co. has teamed with Askar Brands, the Commerce Township parent company of Mr. Pita Sandwiches, to increase sales and foot traffic at franchise locations in Michigan and around the country. The first co-branded Bear Claw and Mr. Pita franchises are expected to open within the next three months. · read more

Getting Jacked On Fast Food

Of these, the proprietary stock selection model employed by the Forbes Growth Investor has identified JACK as the stock with the best potential for near-term growth. After taking a deeper look at the company's fundamentals and upcoming prospects, I'd have to agree. · read more

Women Choose Little Caesars to Pursue Entrepreneurial Goals

To support their franchisees and to maintain its continued growth, Little Caesars offers the tools of its proven system, including ongoing training, architectural services to help with design and construction, preferred lenders to assist with financing, the ongoing research and development of new products, and continuing, effective marketing programs. · read more

South Florida chicken franchise goes green

South Florida's Chick-N-Grill restaurants are going green, becoming the country's first Hispanic-owned fast-food chain to be certified by the national Green Restaurant Association. · read more

McDonald's franchise owner finds his work menu changes daily

"They are pretty particular when it comes to franchisees," said Art Bent, a Rhode Island franchise consultant. "It's a very high-class operation. ... They're interested in every one of their stores putting out a product that the public will hurry back to." · read more

Edmond frozen yogurt shop offers a twist Business Serving themselves, customers mix flavors, topping

Orange Tree Frozen Yogurt - a franchise that started in California - has been operating in Edmond since early April and more stores are planned for Oklahoma in the coming months. · read more

Philippines' Jollibee Seeks Acquisitions in China

Jollibee, which increased Yonghe's outlets to 143 from 77 when the brand was acquired, will add more stores for Hongzhuangyuan's 39 outlets, Baysa said. The company also plans to bring Lao Dong, a beef noodle restaurant based in Taiwan, into China and add to the two outlets it has for Chun Shui Tang Tea House, he said. Jollibee holds the China franchise for Taiwan-based Chun Shui Tang Tea House, he said. · read more

Baja Fresh Giving Away Burritos, We Give Away 'Mexican Radio'

Is it the fast food equivalent of sweeps this week? Yesterday, Starbucks gave away free pastries with the purchase of a cup of coffee. · read more

Mickelson makes bid for Waffle House group

The franchise's parent company, Waffle House of Norcross, Ga., also known as Newco, has submitted a bid of $21.4 million, payable over four years. · read more