Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 19, 2025

Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Leeds, UK) Wed, 18 Jun – MOKAFÉ unveils its US franchise programme to expand into 30 states. Zurich, Switzerland) Fri, 20 Jun – ECOM launches digital tool for supply chain sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2025

Understanding Broader Industry Shifts : Economic fluctuations, staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and changing consumer expectations all directly impact our clients' businesses. for franchise concepts. We’re always testing and learning to ensure we bring cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions to our clients.

Marketing

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

Cost Savings and Exclusive Benefits Many restaurant associations offer discount programs and group purchasing options, leading to significant savings on essential services such as food supplies, insurance, credit card processing, and energy costs. Goliath Consulting Group is a restaurant consultancy group based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Food Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Resilience of the Franchise Model The franchise model remains one of the best business structures in today’s restaurant landscape. The franchise model remains one of the best business structures in today’s restaurant landscape.

2025

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Premium Financing Franchising may put some restaurant chains at a disadvantage The Bottom Line: In the Applebee’s-Chili’s battle, it’s difficult to overlook the impact of the chains’ different business models on their ultimate results. Have consumers moved on?

Fast Casual

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 27, 2025

Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. This launch forms part of a master franchise strategy targeting 20 outlets by March 2026. London, UK) Wed, 25 Jun – Tims China boosts sub-franchise footprint. Exports reached US $1.28

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Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

Kfoury hopes to get to 200 units by 2030, and Cava has projected it will reach 1,000 by that point—both without franchising. Kfoury, however, is not interested in franchising. “If He might consider franchising overseas, however, he noted. Naya isn’t the first to grow with a more regionally specific menu. It’s not a priority.”

Fast Casual

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. The brand has rebuilt its presence on Instagram and TikTok and is seeing stronger engagement from younger customers.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

The private-equity firm owns a controlling stake in Fitzpatrick’s former company Driven Brands, which owns auto repair franchises like Maaco, Meineke and other brands. The entirely franchised brand has closed nearly 8,000 domestic locations over the past decade, more than any other U.S. system sales declined 3.8% last year, to $9.5

Loyalty Program

Restaurant Business

JULY 21, 2025

There are no immediate plans to franchise, said Christiana Luo, Big Way’s chief brand officer and co-founder. In Canada, restaurants offer about 100 items, but Luo said the company is still building the supply chain for U.S. Founded in 2022 in Vancouver, the chain has 13 units there, and will also continue to grow north of the border.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

All are company owned and there are no plans to franchise. 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. Salads are 48 ounces, which is a hefty portion. Photo courtesy of Greenlane.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 11, 2025

Perez is not a huge fan of the idea of franchising, at least not at this point. News Emerging Brands coffee franchising Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. In time, Fernandez may have a bigger role, Perez added.

Fast Casual

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cleaning, packaging (to-go supplies), printing, menu, office, dining room, kitchen, office, event, rentals, uniforms, first aid, etc. This could include franchise fees, third-party management agreements, or advisory services. 💡 Amortization: Intangible assets like trademarks, franchise fees, or loan costs.

License

Restaurant Business

JULY 28, 2025

Franchised brands have been popular targets for investors that prefer their lack of capital spending and cash flow that is less susceptible to recessionary downturns like those of company-run operations. Shipley generated $320 million in system sales last year, up 8.1% Unit count grew nearly 5%.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

Now he's readying the three-unit concept for franchise growth, saying this is how younger diners want to eat.

Menu

Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

The fast-food franchisor is asking a federal court to sign off on its decision to terminate Paradigm Investment Group’s franchise agreement. Hardee’s filed a counterclaim against a big franchisee that is the only one in the system to close most of its restaurants at 2 p.m. Starbucks’ latest gambit to improve operations?

Operations

Restaurant Business

JUNE 18, 2025

Bubbakoo’s started franchising in 2015, and the chain has grown into 15 states, mostly on the East Coast and Midwest. News acquisitions franchising Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. By Lisa Jennings on Jun.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 5, 2025

franchise operations for the West division. News leadership franchising Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts. increase in traffic. Members help make our journalism possible. Sign up here.

Leadership

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 7, 2025

07, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Photograph: Kraft Foodservice We recently connected with James Beard Award semifinalist ® Chef Lamar Moore to talk about originality, consistency, and what it really takes to lead a kitchen.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2025

Formerly with Yum Brands, Davenport worked with Pizza Hut for more than nine years, including as managing director for global franchise markets and managing director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. As Mooyah’s president, he is tasked with leading the chain into its next stage of franchise growth. and Hardee’s.

Fast Casual

Rocket Fuel

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You may also want to integrate data from: Inventory management software that supplies data points about inventory levels, ordering patterns, and waste. Labor management tools that closely monitor labor costs, employee schedules, overtime trends, and staffing levels vs. customer traffic.

Point of Sale

Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

and Canada, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven also operates and franchises Speedway and Stripes stores, as well as Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits restaurants. The c-store chain is also selling any variety of Red Bull for three for $8, for a limited time. With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JUNE 25, 2025

As of early June, Panera Bread had 2,197 units, both company and franchised, in 48 states, Washington, D.C. The chain is in the process of shuttering all its fresh dough facilities , and shifting bread making to third-party bakers. Last year, the bakery-café chain began a comprehensive menu overhaul. and Canada.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. The operational challenges brought on by the pandemic, such as limited staffing and food inventory planning due to supply chain issues, made it clear that reliable reservations are essential.

Mobile Ordering

Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

Premium Emerging Brands Pepper Lunch carves a niche in the Panda Express-dominated world of Asian fast casual The Japan-born franchise brand has 540 units globally, but only nine in the U.S. It’s a unique spin on Southern comfort. CEO Troy Hooper expects to see 20 to 25 open across the country in the next 12 months.

Delivery

Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

Now he's readying the three-unit concept for franchise growth, saying this is how younger diners want to eat.

Mobile Ordering

Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2025

Premium Food Nick the Greeks Mediterranean Steak Bowl has a fine-dining pedigree Behind the Menu: New executive chef Luis Moreno is elevating the menu without complicating operations for the fast casual’s franchisees, starting with a bowl that pushes the boundaries of flavor.

Fast Casual

Qu

MARCH 28, 2025

With Edge-powered visual sensors and AI systems monitoring walk-ins and storage areas, your restaurant gains real-time inventory awareness, keeping constant track of supplies for accurate on-hand inventory. David Ingenito GoTo Foods , Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Edge computing creates true operational resilience.

Fast Casual

Restaurant Business

JULY 25, 2025

David Wheeler, Bonchon Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon announced two new additions to its development team to double down on franchise expansion. Becca McIntyre, Beans & Brews Coffee House Beans & Brews Coffee House appointed Becca McIntyre as VP of supply chain and culinary.

Leadership

Lavu

AUGUST 8, 2025

Low-stock alerts and restocking notifications keep supplies at the right level while reducing waste. It’s customizable for full-service restaurants, cafés, bars, food trucks, and franchises. Each sale automatically updates ingredient levels, giving managers instant updates on low stock.

POS

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

Following its 2022 debut at Tbilisi airport, Costa Coffee has opened a new city outlet on Chavchavadze Avenue under a franchise agreement with Azerbaijan’s Sarda Group, signalling a broader push into urban locations. Paris Baguette will open its first locations in seven new US states and is seeking a master franchise partner in Mexico.

2025

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

Now he's readying the three-unit concept for franchise growth, saying this is how younger diners want to eat.

Leadership

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Executive teams focused on supply chain strategy, pricing discipline, and consumer segmentation to weather the turbulence. Domestic supply chain, menu consistency, steady pricing Texas Roadhouse +3.5% Strategic investments in supply chain, digital ordering, and menu development will remain top priorities. Strong Taco Bell U.S.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

Robusta prices fell to their lowest levels since May 2024 after Brazil’s crop reached 69% completion, as improved supply prospects outweighed remaining quality and demand concerns, according to Safras & Mercado. Cesena, Italy) Tue, 15 Jul – South Korea’s The Venti signs master franchise deal for Jordan launch.

Café

Restaurant Business

JULY 29, 2025

Now he's readying the three-unit concept for franchise growth, saying this is how younger diners want to eat. Premium Emerging Brands Zaxbys co-founder finds second act with Maepole Tony Townley acquired the fast-casual comfort-food-bowl concept earlier this year.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 25, 2025

London, UK) Fri, 25 Jul – Alsea franchise Starbucks sales rebound in Europe. Laval, Canada) Wed, 23 Jul – Sim Trava bolsters Costa Coffee franchise with 21‑store acquisition. franchise deal, and secures US $1.3m Mexico City, Mexico) Wed, 23 Jul – US sanctions threaten Latin American fertiliser supply.

Pricing

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 11, 2025

Ultimately, EUDR requires more due diligence across the supply chain, and consumers will bear the cost. Brussels, Belgium) Wed, 9 Jul – UK’s 92 Degrees expands franchise programme with Midlands partner. lb and Vietnamese robusta dropping 16% to $1,485/tonne amid easing frost concerns and increased supply.

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