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Informative Food franchise articles to support business buyers, franchisees, and franchisors.

Chris Rigassio is a Jersey boy who grew up loving Jersey Mike's sandwiches and the brand's unique culture.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 14,694 Reads 724 Shares
How cause marketing helps franchisee recruitment at Our Town America
  • Steven Sgroi
  • 4,574 Reads 18 Shares
With his first year as CEO of School of Rock under his belt, Rob Price has found his groove as he works to grow the 20-year-old brand that offers music education to kids all over the world.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 16,387 Reads 627 Shares
Blaze Pizza "forward invested" to build the infrastructure for global expansion from the start
  • Carolyne Canady
  • 8,618 Reads 8 Shares
Low unemployment and rising minimum wages are making it difficult to find and keep quality employees in 2018. Increased labor costs are also having an effect on the bottom line, even as many franchisees increase their sales or raise prices.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,275 Reads 9 Shares
Russo's New York Pizzeria continues international growth with its 7th restaurant in Dubai
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 4,833 Reads 1 Shares
New Technomic Report identifies health and convenience as both helping and challenging the bakery and coffee cafe segments.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 4,861 Reads 2 Shares
Since immigrating to the U.S. from India at age 14 with "pockets that did not run very deep," Jay Pandya would discover a wealth of opportunity awaiting him in his new home.
  • Helen Bond
  • 13,203 Reads 85 Shares
So many things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,081 Reads 2 Shares
Pokéworks teams up with Japan's Toridoll Holdings to accelerate international expansion
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,399 Reads 26 Shares
Canadian Franchise Group adds to its Portfolio with Purchase of SweetFrog Yogurt Brand.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,598 Reads 35 Shares
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Learn how these 11 brands identify, target, and engage with customers
  • Sara Wykes
  • 10,040 Reads 22 Shares
Crisis Management - Are You Ready? Chicken Salad Chick Is!
  • Tom Carr
  • 3,542 Reads 4 Shares
Report Finds Chain Restaurants Growth Remains Steady While the Number of Independent Restaurants Declines During Past Year.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 3,367 Reads 3 Shares
More restaurants are adding non-meat food protein choices to their menus.
  • Heather Ripley
  • 15,127 Reads 374 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: a focus on delivery, plus a selection of research reports, studies, ebooks, and other food for thought to help you sort out your digital and social options and the customer experience.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 5,823 Reads 3 Shares
For Alexander C. Johnson, giving back to his community is part of his nature. This second-generation franchisee is now paying it forward, sharing his know-how and leadership skills with the next generation as they navigate their way through the food and hospitality industry.
  • Helen Bond
  • 8,331 Reads 56 Shares
So many good things are happening so quickly in franchising these days, it's hard to keep up (even for us!). So welcome to "Good News!" - our monthly roundup of franchise growth, finance, international expansion, milestones, and other positive news from franchisors large, medium, and emerging.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 3,575 Reads 5 Shares
Entrepreneur ranks the top 200 U.S. brands looking to expand internationally
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 12,840 Reads 25 Shares
Consumers in China now have access to hand-rolled soft pretzels thanks to Auntie Anne's opening its first location in the country this summer -- and there are more to come.
  • Auntie Anne's
  • 9,399 Reads 135 Shares
The annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference drew more than 1,600 attendees to Las Vegas this past April.
  • Kerry Pipes & Eddy Goldberg
  • 8,789 Reads 7 Shares
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Selecting the winners for our annual Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards means analyzing applications submitted on behalf of some of the best multi-unit franchisees in the business.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 10,364 Reads 155 Shares
It's an excellent time to be part of franchise operations. With franchise growth and multi-unit franchising, in particular, continuing to soar, the industry is working tirelessly to keep up with demand.
  • Amos Durbin
  • 6,300 Reads 20 Shares
One of the challenges new franchisees face begins soon after the franchise agreement is signed: hiring and training employees. The success of each franchised unit depends on the quality and behavior of its employees.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 70,214 Reads 88 Shares
Generational Shifts By Gen Zers, Millennials, and Baby Boomers Impacting Restaurant and Foodservice Sectors.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 8,642 Reads 31 Shares
Social media marketing news you can use. This week: 1) Crisis management: How badly will "Papa John" Schnatter's problems hurt the brand he founded?; 2) 10 ways digital marketers can improve their effectiveness; 3) 5 steps for turning "ordinary" online conversations into actionable leads; 4) Yelp cannot be ordered to take down negative reviews, says California's Supreme Court.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 6,723 Reads 4 Shares
Previously, we discussed how you can tap into the rich marketing resources provided by 1) your franchisor, and 2) your fellow franchisees.
  • Eddy Goldberg
  • 91,898 Reads 25 Shares
New Research Explores Consumer Dining Habits and Motivators Changing the Way Diners Engage with Foodservice.
  • Multi-Unit Franchisee
  • 5,515 Reads 11 Shares
By now, bitcoin has become a household word. The idea of a digital, unregulated "cryptocurrency" elicits strong responses. Some have heralded bitcoin as revolutionary. Others, such as JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, denounced it as a "fraud." But in January of this year, Dimon walked that comment back, and declared, “The blockchain is real.” Why the change?
  • Joyce Mazero and William Sentell
  • 21,691 Reads 25 Shares
Arizona-Based Arby's Multi-Unit Operator Opening Brand's First New 'Fast-Crafted Style' Restaurant in Tucson Area.
  • Kerry Pipes
  • 8,495 Reads 24 Shares
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