Franchising: Page 14

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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens first double drive-thru

    The Oklahoma City restaurant spans about 1,140 square feet on a small lot, with a traditional drive thru-lane and one for delivery and curbside pickup. 

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Modern Market Eatery is ready to become a national brand

    The 30-unit fast casual brand has already signed its first franchisee for 41 units in 11 new markets, and is looking for more locations to grow. 

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Why companies like Fat Brands, BBQ Holdings are co-branding units to scale up

    The strategy can boost AUVs, grow sales and offer brand diversity for landlords, say Fat CEO Andy Wiederhorn and BBQ Holdings CEO Jeff Crivello.

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: District Taco to bring its Yucatan flavors beyond DC

    The chain, which began franchising in August, plans to expand into more Mid-Atlantic states, targeting 20 to 25 new franchised units annually through 2027.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    California Pizza Kitchen lands another LAX location

    The casual dining chain, which opened domestic franchising in December, is seeking partnerships for nontraditional locations like entertainment venues. 

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    McDonald’s won’t postpone franchising changes, operator group claims

    The National Franchisee Leadership Alliance requested policy amendments be delayed from January to June 2023. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Modern Market signs 41-unit deal with first franchisee

    The fast casual company has partnered with Thrive Restaurant Group, which operates 100 restaurants including Applebee’s, to expand into 11 new markets.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Rego Restaurant Group develops modular construction units

    BCubed Manufacturing will provide Quiznos and Taco Del Mar franchisees the option to build 650-square-foot units with drive-thrus and pickup windows. 

    By • Aug. 25, 2022
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    Why an Applebee’s franchisee is going delivery-only

    Doherty Enterprises, which runs 90 Applebee’s units, has a ghost kitchen in Miami and plans to open a delivery-only unit in New York City next year. 

    By • Aug. 22, 2022
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    Jack in the Box offers multi-unit franchisees discounted royalty rates

    The incentive program, which is available to operators who develop at least three stores, could save franchisees $180,000 per unit, the chain claims.

    By • Aug. 17, 2022
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    Fat Brands plans to open 900 new restaurants in 5 years

    The aggressive expansion strategy would raise the company’s total location to over 3,200 while also adding $50 million in incremental adjusted EBITDA. 

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
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    Caribou Coffee appoints first chief franchise officer

    Matthew Walls will oversee the chain’s franchise expansion. Caribou Coffee added franchising to its U.S. system in October.

    By • July 26, 2022
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    McDonald’s franchisees ditch Dollar Drinks as inflation stings

    Some stores have dropped the long-standing beverage promotion and are marketing value meals instead, The Wall Street Journal reports.

    By • July 5, 2022
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    Chicken Salad Chick inks franchise deals as it targets 500 units by 2025

    The fast casual chain signed two agreements that will bring 16 more locations to Texas, with plans to open about 50 restaurants nationwide this year. 

    By • June 22, 2022
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    Little Caesars on track to double US franchise agreements this year

    The pizza chain is growing its footprint by pursuing partnerships with larger operators, military veterans and first responders.

    By Alicia Kelso • June 10, 2022
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    Subway to shift franchisee focus to multi-unit operators

    While Subway has historically worked with single-unit owners, it wants to add well-capitalized, experienced operators to its system to focus on quality over quantity. 

    By • May 27, 2022
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    Papa John’s refranchises 90 units in Texas with Sun Holdings

    The move will give Sun Holdings, which will open 100 new Papa John's units in Texas by 2029, the scale to support new restaurant development.

    By • March 31, 2022
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    Wendy’s creates development fund, new store formats to grow franchise diversity

    The burger chain's "Own Your Opportunity" recruitment initiative is designed to increase restaurant ownership among women and people of color.

    By • Feb. 28, 2022
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    McDonald’s pledges $250M to finance disadvantaged franchisee candidates

    The Golden Arches is rolling out a recruitment initiative designed to grow diversity among domestic and international operators. 

    By • Dec. 9, 2021
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    California Pizza Kitchen debuts domestic franchising program

    Just over a year after the full-service pizza chain emerged from bankruptcy, it has shifted its focus to U.S. growth alongside increased global development.

    By • Dec. 9, 2021
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    Private investment firm to buy one of Taco Bell’s largest franchisees

    Orangewood Partners' purchase of Pacific Bells, which operates over 250 Taco Bells in nine states, comes amid a broader restaurant M&A spike.

    By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 12, 2021
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    Sun Holdings adds Applebee’s units to its growing portfolio

    The third-largest franchisee in the U.S. acquired 131 Applebee's restaurants in 14 states from RMH Franchise Holdings.

    By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 8, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Lack of capital, legislative restrictions may impede franchisees in 2022

    Despite these hurdles, there is still runway left for expansion, experts say, and competition for high-quality operators.

    By • Nov. 8, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Why franchisors are targeting Texas and Florida

    A friendly business environment, strong population growth and lax COVID-19 restrictions have made the two states popular for franchise expansion.

    By • Nov. 1, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Franchisees are flocking to fast casuals to grow. Here’s why.

    As the segment shows greater resiliency compared to casual dining, restaurant operators are making deals for expansion, taking advantage of a real estate surplus and rebounding traffic.

    By • Oct. 25, 2021