Franchising king
When the blue franchise Jani-King car comes down the road, it likely is being driven by Rich Henderson.
Reality bites for food franchises
NEIL MERRETT
September 8, 2009
AS ANY chef will attest, the food business can be a difficult gig at the best of times. But the past 12 months in particular have thrown unprecedented challenges at the industry, with franchise restaurants seemingly bearing the brunt.
While economic uncertainty has proved to be one major hurdle, Australian cooks are also [...]
Franchise Red Burrito makes regional debut
SALISBURY — Hola, Salisbury, Delmarva and the entire mid-Atlantic.
Red Burrito has arrived — it moved in with Hardee’s on South Salisbury Boulevard a few days ago in a dual branding concept that introduces the Mexican-style, fast-casual restaurant with an upscale bent — décor and menu-wise.
Alongside Hardee’s burgers are Red Burrito’s plump, namesake beef or chicken [...]
Cent ‘Anni: Pizza Therapy at Pizzicato in Bankers Hill
Serving up tasty pizzas with upbeat and attentive service in a friendly, fun and all inviting atmosphere, Pizzicato is a nice and quick casual option for dining out.
President and owner/partner Travis W. Sheffer with co-owner and partner Kirk Reding operate Pizzicato in both Encinitas and Bankers Hill. “We are very happy to be a [...]
Cuppy’s Coffee shop owners refuse to bow under weight of failed franchise
“Just work harder,” said Wil. “You have to. When you’re at a disadvantage, you have to work hard, or you end up being just average or less than average. And I never wanted to be that.”
New shop serves up healthy dessert options
A new kind of frozen treat has landed in New Brunswick this week with the opening of Fruity Yogurt at 38 Easton Avenue. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop with its bright green tiling and orange décor held its grand opening on Wednesday.
The store has several varieties of yogurt in flavors like mango, pomegranate, cookies and [...]
Sonic drives excitement with Route 1 opening
Yesterday’s opening marked New England’s first Sonic — a twist on a burger joint with roller-skating carhops and a menu that features novelties like limeades, chili cheese tots and chicken club toasters.
Kodiak crazy for fast burritos and chicken
Kodiak Daily Mirror Kodiak’s new KFC/Taco Bell combo fast-food outlet had the most successful grand opening ever for corporate giant Yum! Brands. The first few weeks saw drive-through lines as long as 30 cars. No specific sales numbers are given, but franchise owner Dan Rohrer — who recently was voted Kodiak’s No. 2 “local celebrity” [...]
Interview with Luciano Gonzalez of Salad Creations
Please tell us about Salad Creations, and explain your personal mission. To have each guest experience the highest quality of fresh food and the highest level of hospitality in the cleanest environment possible. To open Salad Creations across the Metro Detroit, thus spreading the love of chopped fresh salads to all.
What is your background [...]
Lenders hesitating to back new franchises
McFee, like many newly unemployed, decided to go into business for himself and buy a franchise
Departure Selected to Launch National Ad Campaign for RedBrick Pizza Franchise
SAN DIEGO, CA — (Marketwire) — 08/25/09 — Departure has been selected to fire up a national ad campaign for RedBrick Pizza Worldwide, which currently operates more than 80 restaurants across the nation and Canada. Concept execution is underway and the campaign is set to debut this month, with RedBrick’s first ever TV spot, in [...]
7-Eleven Named One of Top Starter Franchises
August 26, 2009 – NEW YORK — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc. placed third on Forbes Top 20 Franchises to Start, a list of the best business concepts for aspiring entrepreneurs to consider.
“Many people don’t have the stomach to be an entrepreneur,” Robert Bond, publisher of Bond’s Franchising Guides and chief executive of the World [...]
Tasti D-Lite Inks Master Franchise Agreement for Mexico
(MEXICO CITY)—Tasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, is prepared to make its mark in Mexico. The first Tasti D-Lite center will open before the end of the year in Mexico City.
Samuel Tarrab is the master franchisee behind the brand’s ambitious expansion into [...]
RITA’S WATER ICE
Already notorious for frigid winters, overcast skies and an abundance of vacant buildings throughout downtown, Blacksburg’s reputation was on the line as the recession claimed a host of downtown businesses this year. “I try to avoid driving to Christiansburg,” said Morgan Bowles, a junior hospitality and tourism management major. “But there haven’t been enough options [...]
Good partnership juices up profits of Jugo’s Juice Franchise
“[A franchise partnership] is really no different than going into a partnership in any other type of business,” Ms. McLachlan says. “You need to be clear what the roles and responsibilities are … in terms of an entrance and exit strategy.”
Friendly local franchise
Sellers started as a Domino’s delivery driver during college at Virginia Tech and then proceeded through the internal ranks, managing a few stores and serving as a franchise consultant and then an operations director before acquiring his first three franchises in 1992.
Not Just for the Guys: City’s newest burger place No. 2 in Texas for sales after five weeks
One morning last week, Curtis Jordan sat at a table near the soda fountain in his Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant at 19th Street and Quaker Avenue and watched the order line forming.
The restaurant has been open only five weeks, and already is second in sales in the state behind a location in Dallas.
“Maybe [...]
Smashburger cooking up second Dayton-area location
The menu at Smashburger offers a high-quality version of the basics, including Angus burgers that are smashed on the grill to “lock in flavor,” chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and sides such as onion straws and french fries.
Australia: Franchising In China Update – Australian Franchisors Moving Into China
Despite the current economic climate we see a growing interest in Australian franchisors expanding into the People’s Republic of China.
Blenz Coffee at Granville and Davie Re-Opens with High Style, High Traffic, and High Energy
New Blenz franchisee Frank Scott has joined his partner Sunny Bhayana to operate the 24 hour Blenz Coffee location. Friends and neighbours toasted the store’s suave new store design with free signature beverages and treats at the high-traffic corner coffee shop. The celebration attracted a large crowd of people while club style top-40 music boomed from the DJ booth well into the evening.
Cleaning worker finds her voice and colleagues’ wages are lost no more
Nobody was supposed to see Gloria Rodriguez. She said she usually arrived around midnight for the overnight shift at a prominent Boston restaurant to scrub floors, tables, and toilets until they sparkled. By dawn, she was gone.
But once her paychecks failed to arrive on time – or bounced – Rodriguez suddenly became a public figure [...]
Pizza Hut franchisee talks about company’s challenges
Jim Schwartz, president and chief executive of NPC International Inc., said he was disappointed and “frankly frustrated” with the company’s 12.6 percent drop in same-store-sales from continuing operations for the quarter that ended June 30.
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McDonald’s to adopt franchise models in North India
NEW DELHI: With a view to penetrate deeper into India’s growing food and beverages segment, fast food chain McDonald’s is considering adopting franchise model in its North India operations by 2008.
“We are studying the franchising sector in India to identify the right kind of people and opportunities suitable for a business model like McDonald’s and [...]
BIGGBY brings coffee with service
This company is extremely customer-focused,” Belongia said. BIGGBY strives to wow its customers by knowing them by name and not pushing them through the line too quickly
A splashing start for Water Babies franchise
Alan and Louise Crisford, from South Ham, are looking to build on a solid start and hope their second year of running Water Babies will go swimmingly well.
