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7 Issues that Threaten the Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

7 Shifts

Example: Quizno’s In 2009, Quizno’s decided to go head-to-head with Subway’s “Five Dollar Footlong” special, offering coupons to patrons for a free sandwich. On top of an initial license fee , franchisees must pay regular royalty fees to franchisors.

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Powerhouse Women in the Kitchen

Sante

After moving to Miami from Tampa to enroll at Johnson and Wales University in 2009, Chef Braddock quickly discovered that she would benefit more from hands-on experience that comes from being thrust into a busy kitchen. It was here that she was allowed full creative license and quickly asserted her unique style into Serfer’s menus.

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How can coffee shops expand into other international markets?

Perfect Daily Grind

However, in 2009, we started serving espresso-based beverages as well.”. Coffee Island opened its first international location in Cyprus in 2009. This is when a business owner licences its operations, products, and branding to another party in exchange for a licensing fee. At that time, we only served roasted coffee,” he says.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. This year alone, PJ’s Coffee has signed on 31 new franchisees, representing a total of 52 units – including the nine Florida licenses. Our goal is to bring the coffee to them, so they can make every weekend feel like a vacation.”

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

“We very much look forward to partnering with the brand to extend its reach to new consumers and strengthen its brand equity through strategic licensing and product extension initiatives focused on the specialty food and grocery space.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

What started as a restaurant only serving salads, wraps and desserts in 2009, is now serving a chef-inspired menu of signature salads, wraps, grain bowls, and sandwiches. The brand already has commitments to open 24 new locations over the next three years. With growth comes evolution. She will now have oversight of all GFG snack brands.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Curry Up Now began as a food truck in 2009 and was founded by husband and wife duo, Akash and Rana Kapoor, and supported by co-founder and Senior VP of Operations, Amir Hosseini. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wyoming and holds an active CPA license in the State of Colorado.

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