Food Order Franchising Leadership 
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 9, 2025
After successfully opening a second location in Kernersville, NC, and planning for a third one, the fast-casual gourmet slider brand has started franchising and plans to grow strategically in the Southeast region. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead?
Restaurant Business
JUNE 27, 2025
But learning how to make his wife a great bagel ended up creating a business, Jeff’s Bagel Run, which now has 15 locations and is franchising. Wetherill took on about 50% ownership and they launched JBR Franchise Co., to franchise the bagel brand. I made a bagel for my wife, because she asked me to,” he said. They struck a deal.
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Restaurant Business
JULY 29, 2025
Our goal was to create made-to-order meals that won’t break the bank but keep the freshness and consistency we’re known for,” said Fred Slater, director of R&D and executive chef of the 102-unit fast casual. But they tested the quesadilla for six weeks, and the teams were able to cook it to order, even in the tighter drive-thru footprints.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 17, 2025
All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise. That model allows the chain to invest more labor in the kitchen, where car-friendly salads and wraps are made to order. Entrée salads can be ordered as a wrap for drivers to eat one handed, for example. At Greenlane, there’s no dine-in service.
Restaurant Business
JUNE 11, 2025
The Atlanta-based company is hoping that more modern food and restaurants will help its brands break through with younger consumers. Last June, the 260-unit chain dropped “Restaurant and Bakery” in favor of the more streamlined Perkins American Food Co. And there will be more technology, including self-service ordering kiosks.
Restaurant Business
AUGUST 11, 2025
Photo courtesy of Zaza Cuban Comfort Food. Perez is now focused on building Zaza Cuban Comfort Food, a 10-unit regional chain in Central Florida with another six or seven expected to open in the next 18 months or so. Photo courtesy of Zaza Cuban Comfort Food. By Lisa Jennings on Aug. And that’s how Zaza was born in 2013.”
Restaurant Business
JULY 21, 2025
There are no immediate plans to franchise, said Christiana Luo, Big Way’s chief brand officer and co-founder. They can also add toppings, like cilantro, onions or sesame, and order rice. Founded in 2022 in Vancouver, the chain has 13 units there, and will also continue to grow north of the border. and all are company-owned.
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