Andy Burton, the founder of Uncle Dell’s Mambo Sauce, tells us how this condiment became a staple in DC culinary history. Andy Burton and his brother Nyles | Provided by Maitane Romagosa Andy Burton and his brother Nyles | Provided by Maitane Romagosa If DC has one flavor, it’s definitely …
Read More »California bill would help fast food workers, hold businesses accountable
In May, McDonald’s workers in 15 cities led strikes to demand a company-wide minimum wage of $ 15. Fast food workers just do $ 11.80 per hour or $ 24,540 per year working full time, on average, making them some of the lowest paid workers in America. Fast food workers …
Read More »Ukrainians invest in franchises to start their business with lower risk | KyivPost
To open a franchise for e-commerce giant Rozetka, tech specialist Roman Pasechniy invested nearly $ 23,800. He rented a 63-square-meter office in Kiev’s Troieshchyna district and, within six weeks, turned it into one of Rozetka’s first pick-up points. According to Rozetka, his franchise will bring in more than $ 1,270 …
Read More »Make your family day out even better by stopping at Ventura’s newest effort: a Mediterranean restaurant named the Republic of Hummus
What better way to kick off the reopening of theme parks and summer with a stop at the infamous Six Flags in Ventura County !? This same better way to start your adventure with a stop at a family-run Mediterranean restaurant, The Hummus Republic. As of May 26, The Hummus …
Read More »This award-winning chain with a southern menu opens multiple locations
If the current fast food craze continues, it would be great for the country to have healthier options. That’s why the first phase of an aggressive expansion plan for a Southern-inspired fast food chain is bad news for part of the country. Chicken Salad Chick is an Atlanta-based chain that …
Read More »A nationwide chain of food trucks has landed in Raleigh
Courtesy of Abu Omar Halal At the corner of the heart of Glenwood South, a national food truck chain will claim its first dealership in North Carolina. Houston-based food truck fleet Abu Omar Halal will open in Raleigh next month, signing a lease at 709 W. Peace Street, half a …
Read More »Restaurant lobby groups and CEOs helped many GOP governors now end unemployment benefits amid pandemic
According to the Congressional Research Service, the leisure and hospitality sectors experienced some of the worst levels of unemployment in April 2020, when the pandemic was first declared. A year later, the industry is now publicly struggling to rebuild itself as the pandemic subsides. Restaurant owners lament persistent labor shortages, …
Read More »FAT and PepsiCo Brands Establish Exclusive Partnership to Bring Consumers More of What They Love
Receive instant alerts when news about your stocks is available. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. First Global Restaurant Crossedsing company and food and drinks Icon Announce a new partnership, Elevate Commitment to shared growth strategies and stay ahead of changing consumer demand Los Angeles, May 28, …
Read More »The brands FAT and PepsiCo establish an exclusive partnership for
First Global Restaurant Crossedsing company and food and drinks Icon Announce a new partnership, Elevate Commitment to shared growth strategies and stay ahead of changing consumer demand Los Angeles, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of nine restaurants, announces an exclusive beverage …
Read More »Plant Power Fast Food Continues to Grow Amid Pandemic With Help of ClearOne Aura Video Conferencing Solution |
âThe way I look and sound on my daily video calls makes a difference, and the poor quality camera and microphone on my laptop didn’t allow me to do my best,â said Jeffrey Harris, co – CEO of Plant Power Fast Food “The ClearOne Aura Versa 50 system changed that …
Read More »WaBa Grill Partners with Nasoya® Foods to Expand Plant-Based Options
Through: WaBa Grill | 0 Shares 54 readings Nasoya® Foods’ New Plantspired ⢠Product to Make QSR Debut at WaBa Grill This Summer May 26, 2021 // Franchising.com // CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif .– WaBa Grill, a chain of healthy rice bowls, is excited to expand their menu of fresh …
Read More »Yum! Brands and University of Louisville Announce First-of-its-Kind Education and Research Center to Open Franchising Opportunities for People of Color and Under-represented Women | Business
LOUISVILLE, KY – (BUSINESS WIRE) – May 26, 2021 – Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and the University of Louisville today announced the launch of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence. The Center will present the first commercial program of its kind at a public university to provide existing …
Read More »The time of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ dates back to 1955 San Bernardino – San Bernardino Sun
Television and movies often film here, but the CW series “Legends of tomorrow”, featuring DC Comics heroes such as Atom, Hawkman, and White Canary, offered a rarity: a story set in our region. Cleverly titled “Meat: The Legends,” the May 9 episode “followed our time travel heroes to San Bernardino …
Read More »Fast Casual Brand Tribos Peri Peri Adds New New Jersey Franchise Location
The company, which launched franchise sales in 2020, has added its third franchise. Manalapan, NJ (RestaurantNews.com) Manalapan, New Jersey will win a new Tribos Peri Peri location in 2021 thanks to a new franchise agreement signed this month. The new franchisees to own a Tribos Peri Peri are Talib Mirza, …
Read More »Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade signs multi-unit franchise agreement with XPLOR
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade features fresh, all-natural, handcrafted lemonades and smoothies. Credit: silviarita from Pixabay. Fast and casual restaurant Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with XPLOR owners Andrew and Anju Lynn to launch five gourmet lemonade stands in Florida, United States. The franchise agreement would …
Read More »Bojangles expands management team with two permanent development managers to support business growth
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Bojangles announced today that Byron Chandler, a seasoned real estate executive in the QSR industry, has been appointed as Director of Development for the restaurant chain best known for Chicken, Cookies and Legendary Iced Tea®. In this new role, he will be responsible …
Read More »The key to better burgers: make your own special sauce at home
In 2012, the executive chef of McDonald’s Dan Coudreaut uploaded a video to YouTube in which he revealed the ingredients for the fast food chain’s “special sauce” – the tangy, slightly sweet spread that has been served on Big Macs since 1974. I expected the video to have a more …
Read More »Trio of franchisees to develop Teriyaki Madness in suburban Chicago | Franchise News
Three years after participating in his first Discovery Day, Bill Christy, along with his business partners Mike and Kathy Hendershott, signed an agreement with Teriyaki Madness to open five locations in the Chicago area. When Christy first studied the brand, he liked most of what he saw: the concept, the …
Read More »Duck Donuts® Awards Main Franchise Agreements in Egypt
Through: Duck donuts | 0 Shares 74 readings Major franchisees plan to develop 25 Duck Donuts locations over five years May 21, 2021 // Franchising.com // MECHANICSBURG, PA – Duck Donuts, one of the nation’s fastest growing donut franchises, known for serving hot, delicious, and made-to-order donuts! ®, today announced …
Read More »Noodles & Company debuts in Chicago’s Ghost Kitchen
Through: Noodles & Company | 0 Shares 98 readings The innovative, laid-back brand is testing its first ghost kitchen in Chicago to deliver cooked-to-order meals with more convenience than ever before. May 21, 2021 // Franchising.com // BROOMFIELD, Colorado – Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the fast, casual national brand …
Read More »7-Eleven Rolls Out New Bacon, Egg, Cheese and Potato Breakfast Taquito
Through: 7 eleven | 0 Shares 38 readings Customers can choose to pick up and go or order for 7NOW, 24/7 delivery IRVING, Texas, May 21, 2021 // PRNewswire // – When it comes to breakfast, 7-Eleven, Inc. is on a roll. Tasty bacon, egg, cheese and potato breakfast taquitos, …
Read More »The Vietnam catering market was valued at USD 24.62 billion in 2020, and it is expected to experience an estimated CAGR of 8.65% during the forecast period 2021-2026.
New York, May 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Reportlinker.com announces the publication of the report “Vietnam Food Service Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021-2026)” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06074770/?utm_source=GNW It has also had an impact on trade flows due to disruptions in international logistics and transportation and, in some cases, …
Read More »MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Bring Back Fan Favorite Campfire Burger and S’mores Shake for ‘Camp MOOYAH’ Summer Celebration
The âbetter burgerâ restaurant franchise is relaunching its camping-inspired burger-and-shake deal for a limited time only from May 24 to August 1. Plano, Texas (RestaurantNews.com) Summer is here and it’s time to go camping! But even if you can’t make it to the woods this year, MOOYAH burgers, fries and …
Read More »Fajita Pete’s to open 10 more branches in suburban Dallas
Fajita pete’s, the concept of catering and delivery of âfresh from the grillâ fajita, continues its rapid growth dynamic with a new signature as a major franchisee. G&S Business will open 10 more Fajita Pete locations in the northern suburbs of Dallas from the end of 2021. The G&S team, …
Read More »MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Opening of second Baton Rouge location; Marketing of more than 25 jobs
After their son convinced them that MOOYAH was the only franchise to buy, Chas and LaVondra Coleman opened their second location in Baton Rouge at 9730 Bluebonnet Blvd. Suite 1 in City Square, May 17, 2021. Baton Rouge, LA (RestaurantNews.com) MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Chas and LaVondra Coleman franchise …
Read More »Johnny Rockets Unveils Craig’s Impossible Plant-Based Burger and Vegan Shakes in 80 Locations
3 Reading minutes Restaurant chain Johnny rockets along with eight other restaurant concepts released new plant-based options for a limited time, including the Impossible Original Burger, Craig’s Vegan Shakes, and Daiya Cheddar-style slices without dairy. Property of Brands FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.), a global franchising company that owns nine restaurant …
Read More »NWI Business In and Outs: Neapolitan street food restaurant, Antioch Pizza, Aldi open; Game Stop and McDonald’s close | Business
Antioch Pizza Shop is looking to expand into Northwest Indiana. The pizzeria in Antioch, Ill., Based in Lake County off the Wisconsin border, opened three new restaurants in Illinois and Wisconsin this year at a time when 17 percent of restaurants are said to have closed due to the coronavirus …
Read More »Jack in the Box turns 70 with a major resurgence
Jack in the Box turns 70 this year, but the chain is aging like fine wine. In the third quarter, the traditional brand expects to cross $ 4 billion in system-wide sales on a 12-month basis for the first time in company history. In the second quarter, comparable store sales …
Read More »I Heart Mac & Cheese Racing to make second NASCAR appearance at Circuit Of The Americas in Austin, TX
Through: I ⥠Mac & Cheese | 0 Shares 314 readings Professional NASCAR driver Roger Reuse to participate in the Toyota Tundra 225 race; Truck takes inspiration from its favorite comfort food classic May 14, 2021 // Franchising.com // Boca Raton, FL – I Heart Mac & Cheese will make …
Read More »Putting Fasting Into Fast Casual, Teriyaki Madness Named America’s Fastest Growing Large Restaurant Chain
Defying a global pandemic, the Denver-based fast-casual topped the list of the 10 fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States. Denver, Colorado (RestaurantNews.com) Based on Technomic data, Catering company named a new Denver-based fast and casual restaurant franchise Teriyaki Madness as the fastest growing large restaurant chain in the …
Read More »Top food stocks to buy in May? 4 In brief
May 12, 2021 6 min read This story originally appeared on StockMarket Do you have those top food stocks on your radar right now? As an investor, you will always want to invest in something that you are familiar with in the stock Exchange. Now what better than food stocks …
Read More »How 3 multi-unit food franchisees are reacting to Covid
We interviewed a wide range of multi-unit franchisees about the most significant impacts Covid-19 has had on their business, how they have responded, and what changes they believe are permanent. This week we hear from three multi-unit food franchisees whose brands include Smoothie King, Dunkin ‘, Arby’s, Chicken Salad Chick, …
Read More »Popeyes® and Gulf First Fast Food Company Announce Intent to Develop Iconic Fried Chicken Restaurant Brand in Saudi Arabia
Through: Popeyes® | 2 Shares 145 readings Exclusive franchise and development agreement to see hundreds of new restaurants in the Kingdom over the next few years RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 26, 2021 // PRNewswire // – Today, Popeyes® and Gulf First Fast Food Company (âGulf Firstâ) are delighted to announce …
Read More »The 5 Companies with the Most Social Media Subscribers in the Entrepreneur 500 Franchise
Which of these familiar names are followed the most on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter? Find your ideal franchise Take our quick franchise quiz to find the franchise that’s right for you. Take a quiz April 28, 2021 3 min read One of the five factors an entrepreneur takes into account …
Read More »Jack in the Box defeats McDonald’s during pandemic, in search of franchisees
Jack in the Box outshines its main burger competitors under new leadership. The company announced earlier this year its intention to relaunch its franchising program. The California chain is optimistic about franchising after announcing its best quarter in 27 years. See more stories on the Insider business page. In 2018, …
Read More »Growing Papa John’s Operator Hopes To Bring More Athletes Into Franchising
Courtesy of Disrupt Foods Professional athletes make a lot of money in a short period of time. This makes them ripe for crooks and the like and many end up in bankruptcy just a few years after leaving the game. Malcolm Jenkins and Joe Johnson want to change that – …
Read More »This fast growing burger chain is about to disappear
In 2018, the fast food chain BurgerIM was the brand to watch. After opening 200 locations in three years and securing more than 1,200 franchise deals, the success of the rapidly expanding burger concept seemed inevitable. However, it turns out that BurgerIM’s rapid growth has masked a troubled operation, an …
Read More »How the nation’s largest restaurant franchisee closed the deal of a lifetime
Flynn Restaurant Group’s journey to become America’s largest restaurant franchisee didn’t happen overnight – it was a steady and determined increase. The franchisee started in the late 1990s with eight Applebees, and grew to over 200 in 2011. It was at this point that diversification became the company’s new priority. …
Read More »How COVID-19 Changed the Fast Food Landscape – Permanently | Sponsored content
Andrew W. Lapin, shareholder, Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. * This is sponsored content provided by Robbins, Salomon & Patt, Ltd. Q. What impacts have you seen in the industry as a result of COVID-19? From closures to new social distancing rules to employee safety concerns, almost no aspect of …
Read More »PITA Mediterranean Street Food converts corporate restaurants into franchises
Nour Rabai, Founder and CEO of PITA Mediterranean Street Food, announced that his Georgia-based fast casual brand has moved its six corporate locations into franchises. Due to COVID-related changes in the restaurant industry, PITA views franchising as a way to improve operations and profitability while preparing the business for increased …
Read More »Service brands: cheaper and faster
Editor’s Note: While this article was written for those considering a franchise entry, it contains very useful information and ideas for existing franchisees looking to branch out. Food franchisees could particularly benefit from the author’s emphasis on service marks: how they are cheaper than most food brands and have a …
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