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franchising
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The Hummus & Pita Co. to Expand Across the Midwest
The Hummus & Pita Co. reached a multi-unit franchise deal for Columbus, Ohio. HAPCO Development of Ohio, LLC will open its first Hummus & Pita Co. location this year, with additional
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Del Taco Gambles on Reno
Del Taco signed a 10-unit development deal and the acquisition of the chain’s Reno, Nev., market with multi-unit franchisee Mark Miller. Miller’s commitment includes developing six sites in the
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Bennigan’s Finds Success with Small Market Strategy
Bennigan’s struggles have been no secret. A top casual-dining space back in the day, the brand filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in 2008. All corporate units were closed and just a few
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The Toasted Yolk to Open 3 New Stores in Early 2020
The Toasted Yolk, a full-service dining concept that serves breakfast and lunch fare alongside boozy brunch cocktails, announces its continued expansion throughout the Texas market and into the
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Tom & Chee Cuts Size, Labor and Operating Expenses with New Prototype
Tom & Chee, a fast-casual restaurant chain with nine locations that specializes in grilled cheese and tomato soup, has unveiled a new prototype, &-Crafted, which is significantly smaller
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Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery Inks 10-Unit Franchise Agreement
Schlotzsky’s Austin Eatery signed 10 new franchise agreements that will grow the chain across the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. This includes adding locations in Edinburg, McAllen, Weslaco,
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IHOP Opens Three Restaurants in Ecuador
Dine Brands International opened three IHOP restaurants in Ecuador, continuing its expansion into Latin America. The openings represent the first for IHOP in South America. Two IHOP restaurants
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Great Harvest Bread’s Brand Evolution
Great Harvest Bread Co. has completed a brand evolution to address consumer demand and resolve pain points for multi-unit franchise owners.
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Set to Expand
With 43 company-owned restaurants under its belt, Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Grimaldi’s Pizzeria last month announced it was dipping its toes into the world of franchising.
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Sauce on the Side Opens First Franchised Unit
St. Louis, Mo.-based fast-casual Sauce on the Side opened its first franchised location.
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Hummus & Pita Co. Opens First Franchised Unit
The Hummus & Pita Co.opened its first franchised location in Brookfield, Conn., in August.
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Wingstop Eyes European Market
Wingstop Restaurants Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement with Lemon Pepper Holdings LTD (LPH). To open 100 locations in the UK over the next 12
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How to: Determine the Right Remodel Timeline
There’s a rule of thumb in the restaurant industry that remodels should happen every seven years, but that’s not always best. This raises the question, when is the right time for a
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Soulman's Moves into Franchising With Design Tweaks
“Low and slow” is the mantra for cooking delicious Texas-style barbecue. One Dallas-based barbecue concept is taking a similar approach to its expansion. Fourteen-unit chain
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Big Franchise Companies Getting Bigger
The nation's largest franchised companies continue to grow even larger, according to Technomic's Top 400 Franchise Report.
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How to Ensure Construction Standards Compliance in Franchise Chains
To date, Which Wich CEO Jeff Sinelli has founded three franchised restaurant chains. At first, he strictly followed his lawyer’s advice for enforcing construction and design standards.
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How to: Host Franchise Sales Webinars
Michael Haith, chairman of RainTree, an outsource franchise sales agency, counsels brands to offer sales webinars and tells them what potential partners
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Q&A with Mark Lyso, Vice President - Franchise Development for PizzaRev
A Q&A with Mark Lyso, Vice President – Franchise Development for PizzaRev
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Q&A: Legally Speaking
It could be said that behind every successful restaurant brand is a crack legal team working to defend the concept, protect intellectual property, draft critical documents, ensure compliance,
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Incentives: Chains Trim Franchise Fees
Bennigan's among chains trimming franchise fees.
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10 Tips for Effective Discovery Days
Kay Ainsley, managing director at franchise consultancy MSA Worldwide, offers suggestions for getting the biggest bang for your discovery day buck:
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How to Get the Most from Discovery Days
Love them or hate them, discovery days are a fact of life for most franchise companies. While they're just one of many steps involved in finding the right franchisee partners with which to grow a
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