Franchising: Page 17

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    Crisp & Green signs its largest franchise deal yet for 40 units

    The Minnesota-based fast casual chain expects to open 50 locations in 15 states by the end of the year. 

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    While chains seek multi-unit franchisees, small operators have room to grow in 2023

    Franchisees will continue to push franchisors to boost store-level profitability as many brace for high development and operating costs.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Sprinkles bakes up plan to sign 100 franchised units

    The cupcake chain opened its first franchised unit at the end of 2022 and is eying extensive domestic and international growth.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Franchise spotlight: Teriyaki Madness to double openings in 2023

    The Asian chain is signing leases faster than ever and is on a trajectory to reach 500 units within the next few years.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Wienerschnitzel launches franchisee incentive program

    The QSR is reducing royalties and offering marketing funding to entice new operators to grow the chain in markets including the South and Midwest.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Franchise spotlight: Toppers Pizza expects to surpass 100 units in 3 years

    A tenured executive team, long-term franchisees and a strong support system are helping the 70-unit pizza chain expand in the U.S.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Focus Brands to open over 50 multi-branded units this year

    The company identified four multi-branded opportunities, including Cinnabon Swirl, its first co-branded Carvel/Cinnabon concept. 

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    Franchise spotlight: How various brands are accelerating growth

    Franchisors are turning toward entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators to expand their unit counts, and many are building significant pipelines.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Jack in the Box signs largest deal since relaunching franchising

    The 37-unit deal with Cedar Tree Restaurant Group also includes the purchase of 46 existing units across four Southeastern markets. 

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Dog Haus to more than triple store count with 100-unit pipeline

    The 51-unit hot dog brand is generating 10 to 20 calls from prospective franchisees each day, and expects momentum to continue well into 2024. 

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Report: 92% of franchisees concerned by environment, climate change

    Over half of respondents to a Budderfly survey said they are now working to reduce their environmental impacts.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Nathan’s Famous offers 50% off franchise fee for store conversions

    Operators who convert their restaurants to Nathan’s Famous can save roughly $15,000 on fees and gain access to the hot dog chain’s virtual brands. 

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Eggs Up Grill leans into hot breakfast segment, accelerates growth

    Twenty-five years after opening its first restaurant in South Carolina, the breakfast chain signed a 30-unit development deal, its largest yet.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Love’s grows franchise partnership with Bojangles next year

    The retailer will open its 10th Bojangles in February in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its 40-location franchise agreement.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 12, 2022
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    A&W shifts focus toward non-traditional development

    The QSR chain, which has healthy non-traditional growth internationally, is targeting locations in airports, colleges and grocery stores across the U.S.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Pret A Manger franchisee to develop 40 units in California

    Dallas Holdings, which operates eight Pret cafes in the U.K., will open new units as the 550-unit chain aims to double its store count in five years. 

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: How Wings & Rings found new direction after rebrand

    A year after changing its name, the company has boosted franchisee interest with discounted fees, new store designs and a more efficient POS system.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Potbelly accelerates franchise momentum with 25 new units

    Four existing franchisees plan to open additional units over the next six years, which will help the fast casual chain reach its goal of 2,000 units. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Q&A

    Little Caesars’ delivery, digital channels spark new development opportunities

    Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro discusses how the chain’s diversified asset mix, delivery and customized in-app ordering is opening up new markets. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Texas c-store chain becomes franchisee for Captain D’s restaurants

    Checkout Food Stores is set to open 10 of the seafood joints around the Houston area, joining companies like EG Group and Hy-Vee in the restaurant franchise game.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Rego Restaurant Group hires Zaxby’s exec to lead development

    Vanessa Fox will oversee franchise-focused growth for Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, which are seeking scale through modular restaurant builds. 

    By • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Popeyes teams with National Urban League to grow franchisee diversity

    The civil rights organization will help Popeyes screen and recruit diverse franchisees as the brand continues its U.S. expansion, the chain said.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Berkeley-based Grégoire cooks up growth plans

    Founder Grégoire Jacquet, who opened his namesake restaurant in 2002, has conceptualized culinary hubs that will prepare items for nearby franchisees.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Jack in the Box predicts unit growth in 2023

    A year after relaunching franchising, the chain is targeting positive net unit growth for the first time since 2019 and plans to operate in 40 states by 2030.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Freddy’s targets 1K units with help of existing franchisees

    The fast casual chain has a pipeline of 600 units and hopes to reach 800 locations by 2027.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022