September 09, 2010
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Your Food Franchise Strategic Alliance News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in food franchising strategic alliance news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the food franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Food Franchise Strategic Alliance News
Extreme Pita Enlists to Feed U.S. Armed ForcesIn the battle against high calorie, greasy foods, Extreme Pita moves to the frontline with a mission to feed the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Jamba Juice Announces Its SuperActive Summer--Powered by SuperfruitJamba Juice (Nasdaq: JMBA) announced today that it will officially kick off the summer with the introduction of three new Superfruit products and a promotion with leading online active community, Active Network. Encouraging fans to find fun new ways to... Marble Slab Creamery Teams up With Sandra Lee for Sandra Lee's Taste of Summer Benefiting Share Our Strength(R)Marble Slab Creamery is pleased to be working with Sandra Lee and Share our Strength® in an effort to end childhood hunger in America. Marble Slab Creamery has titled the program, Sandra Lee's Taste of Summer, as Sandra Lee will debut 16 new ice cream
Jamba, Inc and Core-Mark Holdings Company, Inc sign a Memorandum of Intent to Sell Jamba-Branded Products through Core-Mark Serviced Retail Conveniencamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORE) announced today that they signed a non-binding memorandum of intent to establish a relationship to offer and deliver health-oriented Jamba branded food and beverage consumer... In Just a Few Months, More Than 10,000 Greater Phoenix Residents Sign up to Take Advantage of Dutch Bros. Coffee Text Deals Powered by RocketBuxA Phoenix-based business owner is reaping the benefits of a new marketing channel. In just a few months, more than 10,000 greater Phoenix residents opted in to receive special promotions at Dutch Bros. Coffee stores. Local franchise owner, Jim Thompson... Ruby Tuesday to Partner with Penske Racing as Sponsor of the No. 22 Nationwide Series Dodge in 2010Ruby Tuesday has established a new partnership with Penske Racing for the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Ruby Tuesday will serve as primary sponsor for six races on the No. 22 Dodge driven by series standout Brad Keselowski.
Zaxby's Recruits Terry Bradshaw for Ad CampaignZaxby's has recruited Terry Bradshaw to tout its Kickin' Chicken Sandwich Meal in the chain's ongoing "Indescribably Good" ad campaign. A menu staple, the sandwich is the favorite of founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley, who opened the first Zaxby's...
Papa Bello Enterprises Engages PacWest Solutions to Administrate All Healthcare and Employee Related ActivitiesPapa Bello (Pink Sheets: PAPA) announced today that the company has engaged Northern California based PacWest Solutions to handle all aspects of Papa Bello's payroll, employee relations, and benefits for corporate stores and franchisees.
Domino's Pizza Partners With GamesThatGive On-line Game CharityDomino's Pizza(R), the world leader in pizza delivery (NYSE: DPZ) has entered into an exciting new partnership with GamesThatGive, an innovative new website that allows consumers to help raise money for their favorite charity simply by playing free... Edible Arrangements Partners With Direct Capital to Fuel U.S. ExpansionEdible Arrangements(R), the pioneer and leader in hand-sculpted, fresh fruit arrangements, has selected Direct Capital®, a national direct lender, as the exclusive preferred finance company for the brand. The expanded lending program was developed in. Pizza Fusion Selects Revention to be POS PartnerRevention, Inc., a leading developer of complete, customizable restaurant management solutions, is pleased to announce that we have been selected as Pizza Fusion's point-of-sale and technology partner. Revention was selected primarily for its overall... Pizza Patrón Partners With Pepsi to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Pizza Patrón, the nation's number one Latin pizza brand, has teamed with Pepsi in a national, co-branded promotion in all of its stores. Del Taco Strengthens Franchise Support with Two New Franchise Business ConsultantsDel Taco, the nation's No. 2 Mexican quick serve chain, today announced the company has strengthened its franchise support services with the addition of two new franchise business consultants. Chip Bialzak has joined Del Taco as senior franchise... Burger King Corporation Teams with Summit Entertainment on 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon'As fan interest reaches a fever pitch, Burger King Corp. today confirmed that it will team with Summit Entertainment for one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," which arrives in theaters on Nov. 20, 2009. Golden Spoon and EGS Announce Global Development ProgramGolden Spoon Franchising, the second-largest frozen yogurt chain in the U.S. and Southern California's largest frozen yogurt chain, and Edwards Global Services (EGS), the leading global development management consultant firm to U.S. franchise companies... Burger King Corp. Bites into 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' Through Partnership with Sony Pictures AnimationBurger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today announced that it is teaming with Sony Pictures Animation's new film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which opens in theaters on Sept. 18. Inspired and adapted from the bestselling children's book, the film focuses... Papa Bello Retains Pastore Food Corp to Assist in Corporate Planning and ExpansionPapa Bello Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PAPA) is pleased to announce that the company has hired Pastore Food Corp, of Baltimore, Maryland to assist the company in its corporate planning and growth process. Pastores will assist in managing franchise...
The Steak n Shake Company and Western Sizzlin Corporation Announce Intent to MergeThe Steak n Shake Company ("SNS") (NYSE: SNS), and Western Sizzlin Corporation ("Western") (Nasdaq: WEST), today jointly announced the execution of a non-binding Letter of Intent relating to a proposed merger of Western into a wholly-owned subsidiary... Hooters Partners With Kenny Chesney's 'No Shoes Radio'Atlanta-based Hooters restaurants has partnered with NoShoesradio.com, Kenny Chesney's new online radio station which launched last week. The station located at www.noshoesradio.com will reflect Kenny's eclectic taste, ranging from country to reggae to...
SONIC(R), America's Drive-In(R) and DonorsChoose.org Partner to Support Teachers in Local Communitiesesources and funding for teachers are lessening everyday, and SONIC Drive-In is stepping in to help. Through a new program, Limeades for Learning, SONIC will donate more than half a million dollars to classrooms in local communities across the country... Johnny Rockets Has a Brush With 'FAME'The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. today announced the launch of an integrated promotion designed to increase brand awareness, drive restaurant traffic and share in the brand equity of MGM Pictures and Lakeshore Entertainment's highly-anticipated film FAME.
Orange County-Based Marketing Firm To Remain Johnny Rockets Agency-Of-RecordFollowing a comprehensive agency search that included more than thirty requests for proposals and a dozen in-person presentations, The Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. has announced the decision to remain with incumbent marketing firm, Northten. San Jose Blendz, Teams Up With SJSU To Make The City Of San Jose A Model For Healthy LivingWe at Blendz of Downtown San Jose feel that healthy eating is one of the keys to success. Blendz, with our healthy quick-service food, is working at supporting San Jose State University in their effort to make the City of San Jose and SJSU a model for...
Smoothie King Awards Mercury Werks Agency of RecordSmoothie King announced today the appointment of Dallas-based Mercury Werks as the marketing agency of record. Applebee's Services Selects TapDynamics to Support New Draft Beer Optimization ProgramTapDynamics, the leading provider of beverage management solutions, today announced an agreement with Applebee's Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) , to implement the TapAdvisor Service Platform across all 398 of... Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Cold Stone Creamery to Extend Co-Branding Option to Several Hundred StoresRocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF), which franchises gourmet chocolate and confection stores and manufactures an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products, and Cold Stone Creamery, which franchises...
Franchise Expo Partners With Original SoupMan to Create "Stimulus Package"North America's largest Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo and New York's own The Original SoupMan, makers of the legendary soups of Al Yeganeh, who inspired the "Soup Episode" on Seinfeld, joined forces today to announce a stimulus package... Freshii Partners With Equinox FitnessFast casual Freshii is known for its hip, cool vibe and convenient, healthy and delicious meals and snacks. Freshii is joining forces with Equinox Fitness in Chicago to open a new location inside an Equinox Fitness center at 200 W. Monroe Street. Kahala Corp and Tim Hortons Announce Multi-Store Co-Branding Test Initiative between Cold Stone Creamery Brand and Tim HortonsKahala Corp, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, and Tim Hortons Inc., today announced an agreement to test co-branding of Cold Stone Creamery and Tim Hortons in up to 50 stores in each chain in the United States by spring 2009. UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. Partners With F.C. Dadson for Store Build-OutsUFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC), an operator of "better-for-you" fast-casual restaurants, hired F.C. Dadson of Greenville, Wisconsin to handle their new store build-outs. F.C. Dadson is the leader in store builds-outs for the Franchise... CiCi's Pizza Picks New POS PartnerCiCi's Pizza announced a new partnership with Houston-based Revention Inc., to provide state-of-the-art point-of-sale systems in all of its corporate locations and many of its franchises, beginning early this year. Chester's partners with Cubby's Truck PlazasChester's, a leader in fried chicken foodservice programs among convenience stores, has announced the grand opening of its newest location. Cubby's Truck Plaza, in Greenwood, Neb., opened its first Chester's on Friday, December 12. Pizza Patron Named Exclusive Pizza Vendor for American Airlines CenterPizza Patron, the premier Latino pizza brand, has executed an agreement with the American Airlines Center to become the venue's exclusive pizza vendor. The company will operate six concession outlets on the upper and lower levels of the arena concourse. Organic To Go Teams with Jamba, Inc. to Provide Organic Grab & Go at Jamba Juice Locations in Washington and Southern CaliforniaOrganic To GoTM (OTCBB: OTGO), the nation's first fast-casual café chain to be certified as an organic retailer by the USDA, today announced that it has partnered with Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ: JMBA), the parent company of Jamba Juice, to provide its... We Ski(TM) and Johnny Rockets - Two Hot Brands Come Together for One Cool PromotionThe Johnny Rockets Group, Inc. today announced its agreement with NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., to help promote We Ski(TM) , the much lauded snow sports video game for Nintendo Wii(TM). Carlson Hotels Worldwide and La Escuelita Partner to Encourage Academics and Activity for Area Latino YouthLa Escuelita, a leading program in the state that provides academic support for Latino youth in the Twin Cities, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide are working together to provide activity and book bags to the children at the facility. The tote bags are from... Happi House Restaurants Chooses Radiant SystemsRadiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS) announced today that Happi House Restaurants, Inc. will deploy the Aloha QuickService Point of Sale (POS) in all of its existing and future sites, enabling the fast casual restaurant operator to improve its speed of... |
Features & Special ReportsFamily Friendly: A case study on family-run franchisingFamily-run franchise operations can offer a blessing, or a curse. An example of the blessing would be the close relationships and high degree of trust that exists in many families. In this case, success generally follows. But an example of the curse of family-run franchises could be the inability to separate business from family. That could be a serious problem after 5:00 and on weekends. Still, many families find the attraction of working together a strong pull and the results can be quite productive. Families like Ed Doherty's are a perfect example.< Mentor-Motivated: Two Key Individuals have Inspired Jerry HeathTwo people have figured prominently in Jerry Heath's career. The first is his father, who helped bankroll him when he started out in franchising. The second is Steve Jackson, the president of Hungry Howie's Pizza, who began mentoring Heath at an impressionable age (12). Stop the Bleeding: What Franchisors can do to Help Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending not only have left many franchisees reeling, they've also put a serious crimp in their franchisors' royalty streams. We asked workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising what franchisors can do to help turn around their distressed franchisees--without spending precious funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. Franchising With Family Members Can Be Fraught With Danger Or Filled With SuccessIt can be difficult enough to get a franchise up and running on your own, or with other operational and investing partners, but it can be downright arduous if family members are involved in the deal. But that's the route some franchisees take and when done properly this management model can provide years of personal and professional harmony. But there are some secrets to making it work. Go in unprepared and you could break up a business and a family. The Winner's ColumnAs savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in this challenging economy, FUSR will continue to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, and continuing to grow despite the economy - maybe even because of it. And, as the U.S. struggles through its "jobless recovery," growth-oriented franchisors continue to look overseas for expansion opportunities. Sales Intelligence for Superior Performance, Part 2Aggressive growth companies measure the performance of their sales personnel just as they do their advertising. With high recruitment expenses you can't afford mediocre selling performance, which costs dearly in lost franchise deals. A policyholder survey by Prudential Insurance revealed that the greatest influencing factor in the buying process is the sales person. Turning Around Struggling FranchiseesTwo years of tight credit and reduced consumer spending have left many franchisees reeling and put a serious crimp in franchisors' royalty streams. Workout professionals and bankruptcy attorneys experienced in franchising discuss what franchisors can do to help turn around distressed units - without spending scarce funds or getting themselves into legal hot water. New Gift Card Regulations Kicked in August 22ndLast year when President Obama signed the Credit Card Act of 2009 (the Act") into law, the nation's attention largely focused on those provisions of the law that aim to change the way credit card companies do business with consumers. However, since the Act imposes requirements on gift card issuers, it also changed the way many retailers and franchise companies will do business with consumers. Strong Cultures Sell More Franchises!Every franchise organization has a culture, the same way every person has a personality. If your franchise brand is serious about growth and development, ask yourself these two questions: 1) Does our franchise system have a strong, positive culture?; and 2) Is it a culture that promotes selling franchises? Special Operations: Franchising in a Strange LandOpening franchise units in nontraditional locations has been the domain of specialists--but not anymore. With the economy still slumping, lending still tight, and suburban expansion at a standstill, many multi-unit franchisees are exploring the viability of sites such as airports, hotels, colleges, senior centers, highway rest stops, hospitals, and military bases.
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