Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

At Huddle House, development is also picking up, with 50 franchise agreements in the pipeline, including the largest deal in the brand’s history that will bring 20 locations to the Houston area. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Members help make our journalism possible. Sign up here.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

She previously served as editor in chief of Winsight Grocery Business View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? News Heather Lalley is the managing editor of Restaurant Business, Foodservice Director and CSP Daily news. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence. Have consumers moved on?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise. View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? The three-unit chain has two more under construction in the Tampa Bay area, and another five to seven are planned in 2026, reaching the Orlando market. At Greenlane, there’s no dine-in service.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? News independents chefs Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. Get today’s need-to-know restaurant industry intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises. During the meeting, the FTC will vote on the final Made in USA rule and discuss streamlining enforcement procedures and the investigation process for unfair competition and false advertising. Litigation.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

View All Articles by This Author Want breaking news at your fingertips? Become a Restaurant Business member today and unlock exclusive benefits, including unlimited access to all of our content. Sign up here. News casual_dining Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A portion of this article is included as a chapter in a new, 90+ page eBook – How to Start a Business from Scratch: Build a Successful Business and Turn Your Ideas Into Money. Use colors in consistent ways in your restaurant, on your social profiles, in your advertising, and in your marketing materials. Grab your free copy here.

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Goliath Consulting

APRIL 28, 2020

Larger franchises have offered free delivery (McDonalds, Applebee’s, IHOP, Panera Bread, Wingstop and Chipotle Mexican Grill, among many others) to accommodate decreasing on-premise sales (1). Even larger brands, like that of the sub/sandwich franchise Jersey Mikes, relied on third-party delivery as a way of managing within its capacity (4).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

I may own Our Town America, a national direct mail marketing franchise, specializing in reaching people who have just moved to the community, but I recognize there are other ways to market your business. In 1917, things really took off when the Direct Mail Advertising Association was founded, which is now the Data & Marketing Association.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

You can also hire a catering salesperson, someone that who will manage business and customer relationships by sales calls, networking, advertising, and social media. Having employees who can multi-task or who can work on a flexible schedule can help. The company also has a management division that manages full-service restaurants.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Buying into a franchise can be a good option because it provides support and brand recognition. It's easy to focus on getting customers through the door with advertisements and discounts, but if you're not working on keeping them there—and bringing new ones back—then your business could be at risk. End with a launch party!

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Michael Hartzell - Restaurant Marketing

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If you want to franchise your restaurant, will you turn to the advertising pro Groupon? Groupon offers a 520 word article to guide you to becoming a franchisor. Since Groupon is an advertiser and not advisors, we move to Forbes. Forbes gives a few more tips (Eight tips), to franchise your business. Or two or three.

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Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2021

So my recommendations in this article are generalized for the restaurant industry as a whole. If you conclude a franchise agreement , then this network most likely has a coach who will bring you up to date and can help you through the entire process. Let’s Talk About Advertising. Choosing a Location for Your New Restaurant.

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Indoor Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Read this article to learn more about posting auto shop deals on Groupon. This may make it more challenging for your shop to grab shoppers’ attention, especially if those franchises can afford to offer a stronger discount. Then, pick the platform that fits best with your advertising strategy.

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EATER

JULY 18, 2023

Listen to this article In 1999, the first “dining in the dark” restaurant opened in Zurich, Switzerland. For us in Memphis, going to chain restaurants like Applebee’s or an O’Charley’s helped, since they advertised dishes on television. Restaurant menus can present an awkward challenge for blind people.

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Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

You don’t have to be Starbucks or Mcdonald’s to win at franchising, but you have to get the basics right. We’ve studied small and midsize restaurant groups and found ten essential elements for running a successful restaurant franchise business. How To Franchise A Restaurant? Where will my franchises be located?

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Restaurant Law

AUGUST 17, 2016

Beware: If you own more than one restaurant which operates under the same name, you may have created an illegal and unintended franchise. This sounds crazy, but it is actually very common and the consequences of creating an unintended franchise are substantial, serious, and include the possibility of both personal and criminal liability.

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Apicbase

MAY 5, 2022

This article explains the ins and outs of starting a virtual restaurant brand and growing it into a robust franchise. Dark kitchens vs Host kitchens Virtual restaurant franchise: How to make it a success What will the future bring? Let’s take a closer look at the virtual franchise model. What is a virtual franchise?

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Franchising is a time-tested business model that allows restaurant owners to scale their business fast and efficiently. In this post, we are NOT exploring the benefits of a restaurant franchise. We’ve included those at the bottom of the page to give you a complete picture of the risks of franchising your foodservice brand.

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Indoor Media

JANUARY 12, 2021

Content marketing allows businesses to engage with their customers by sharing helpful tips, resources, or promotion information through articles. While keeping your online presence active is extremely important for small businesses, you may have difficulty competing in rank with large, national franchises. But never fear!

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Indoor Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Because Ratchet + Wrench is really an online magazine, accessing premium articles requires a subscription. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Tuffy is an automotive franchise with a long history of high-quality service and treating their customers with honesty and respect.

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Indoor Media

JUNE 28, 2019

Because Ratchet + Wrench is really an online magazine, accessing premium articles requires a subscription. Tuffy is an automotive franchise with a long history of high-quality service and treating their customers with honesty and respect. If you own a franchise or are thinking about purchasing one, Tuffy’s blog is your go-to resource.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

UberEats capitalizes on the Uber franchise by using the same business model and allowing drivers, scooter or even foot messengers to deliver orders received through their app. Uber also lets you advertise your business directly in its main Uber app – a huge marketing opportunity for chains or larger establishments.

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Deli businesses and chain sandwich shop franchises, usually with fantastic corporate culture, give a little something for everyone, including classic dining spaces, desirable culture, and affordable meal options. Buying into this franchise requires an investment of $193,344 to $449,399. The Size Of The Sandwich Shop .

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Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

New restaurants can have a great consumer reach even without a single franchise. In this article, we’ll talk about how to do online marketing for food and beverage businesses. We won’t talk about referrals in this article, because it is a post-sales customer action. All of this is possible because of online technologies. .

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Sling

JULY 4, 2021

For more details on these restaurant marketing strategies, and for more ways to improve customer loyalty, check out these articles from the Sling blog: 5 Effective Restaurant Loyalty Programs, Plus Tips For Success. Check out these helpful articles from the Sling blog : Menu Engineering: What It Is And How It Can Increase Profits.

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Island Media Management

AUGUST 13, 2020

New restaurants can have a great consumer reach even without a single franchise. In this article, we’ll talk about how to do online marketing for food and beverage businesses. We won’t talk about referrals in this article, because it is a post-sales customer action. All of this is possible because of online technologies. .

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BNG Point of Sale

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This is affected by menu item sales; and markups cover the kitchen staff, the wait staff, the rent, the decor, the music, the advertising, as well as the food and drink. Fast-casual restaurants: Although factors like franchise affiliation may affect profit margins, fast-casual restaurants typically have an average profit margin of 6-9%. .

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Restaurant Business

JULY 1, 2025

He will replace longtime leader Bob Johnston, who began working at Melting Pot as a dishwasher at 14 and later bought the concept with his brothers, growing it into a national franchise. He has held various franchise and operations leadership roles. It also unveiled a new incentive program to help spur franchise growth.

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