February 06, 2012
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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 NewsTasti D-Lite And Planet Smoothie Launch “The Vow” SweepstakesTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain that recently acquired Planet Smoothie, has partnered with “The Vow,"in theaters February 10, for the Tasti D-Lite “The Vow” Sweepstakes. Two Ohio Companies Connect and Bring Families Together Through Quality and CreativityBeginning on February 13 – March 18, 2012 every Wendy's Kids' Meal(R) will include a Creativity for Kids(R) activity kit created exclusively for Wendy's(R).
UFood Restaurant Group Partners With Euro Cafe for Co-Branded Concept Locations in Multiple Trade ChannelsUFood Restaurant Group Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Euro Café Corporation to create co-branded restaurant concepts.
Papa John's to Give Free Pizza to America If Fans Correctly 'Call' Super Bowl XLVI Coin TossNo National Football League sponsor knows a quality "toss" like Papa John's founder, Chairman and CEO John Schnatter, but he's counting on America to call the coin toss for Super Bowl XLVI so that the country can flip over free pizza. Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Cedar Hill Raises Money For High Pointe Elementary School This TuesdayOn Tuesday, January 24th Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Cedar Hill will be donating 15% of the day's total sales to benefit the students of High Pointe Elementary School. Newly Crowned Miss America to Trade Her Crown for a Spatula: Laura Kaeppeler to Serve as Spokesperson for IHOP's National Pancake Day CelebrationIHOP's seventh annual National Pancake Day celebration benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is on Tuesday, February 28. 5 & Diner Partners with BoeFly, FRANdata to Boost New Restaurant Growth CapabilitiesAs part of its aggressive franchise growth plan to bring back the roadside diner experience across the country, 5 & Diner has announced strategic relationships with BoeFly and FRANdata. Smashburger Partners With Franchise Executive Richard Eisenberg To Debut Its Better Burgers In Latin AmericaSmashburger, the fastest growing “better burger” concept in the U.S. and recently ranked as Forbes Magazine #1 “Most Promising Company in America,” today announced it has partnered with international restaurateur Richard Eisenberg.
CKE Restaurants, Inc. Partners With AML Foods Limited to Bring Carl’s Jr. to the BahamasCKE Restaurants, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive development agreement with AML Foods Limited to build Carl’s Jr.® restaurants in the Bahamas over the next five years. Moe’s Southwest Grill Becomes First Mexican Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain to Feature Coca-Cola Freestyle(R) in Every New LocationGoing forward, guests walking into every new Moe’s Southwest Grill will have the opportunity to enjoy drink selection at its finest with Coca-Cola Freestyle(R). Land O'Frost Partners with Blimpie to Bring Restaurant Sandwiches Home for Consumers NationwideLand O'Frost, the nation's largest family-owned packaged lunch meat company, has announced a national partnership with Blimpie, to offer the restaurant chain's signature meats in its popular Sub Sandwich Kits for consumers across the country.
Jamba and SYGMA Extend Distribution Alliance to New Territoriesamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and SYGMA, a national foodservice distribution company owned by Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), announced plans today to expand their supply chain distribution alliance to include the Colorado and Texas markets. Weight Watchers Proclaims 2012 'The Year to Believe'A reason to believe in tough times – it's something millions of Americans yearn for right now. That flash of optimism that can ignite confidence, the will to persevere, a new idea, a fresh outlook and, just maybe, the inspiration to transform a...
Spicy Pickle Provides 22,000 Meals to Local Coloradoans Through a Fund-Raising Partnership With Food Bank of the Rockies and Mix 100 FMSpicy Pickle Franchising, Inc. (OTCQB: SPKL) (PINKSHEETS: SPKL), the Denver-based fast-casual restaurant franchising company, partnered with both Food Bank of the Rockies and Mix 100 FM to help fight hunger during the holidays. 5 & Diner Partners with Cassidy Turley, Northboro Builders to Boost New Restaurant Growth CapabilitiesAs part of its aggressive franchise growth plan to bring back the roadside diner experience across the country, 5 & Diner has announced strategic relationships with retail commercial real estate service provider Cassidy Turley and retail construction. Cold Stone Creamery: Four Dips, LLC Selects DTT as Surveillance Solution ProviderDTT Surveillance announced an exclusive surveillance partnership with Cold Stone Creamery Franchisee, Four Dips, LLC. The installations at all Wisconsin based Four Dips’ restaurants were recently completed, concluding the enterprise-wide rollout of.
Jamba and US Foods Announce Northeast Distribution AllianceJamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) and US Foods, one of America’s most innovative food companies and distributors, today announced they have formed a supply chain distribution alliance for service in the northeastern United States. Bennigan's Deploys Feedback Tool to Enhance Guest ExperiencesIn its relentless drive to deliver legendary dining experiences, Bennigan's Franchising Co. has teamed with Mindshare Technologies to gather, analyze and act upon real-time feedback from guests. Weight Watchers Shoots and Scores with MenWeight Watchers International, Inc. today introduced National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer and current ″NBA on TNT″ studio analyst Charles Barkley as the ambassador of its new Weight Watchers for Men campaign. Brandmovers to Provide Digital Strategy, Digital Planning to Fast-Casual Restaurant FranchiseMoe's Southwest Grill has selected Brandmovers to be their digital agency of record in 2012. Forza Coffee Company is Hitting for the CycleSingles, doubles and triples have taken on a new meaning at Cheney Stadium. This week the Tacoma Rainiers signed a five-year exclusive partnership deal with Forza Coffee Company. The Wendy's Company Consolidating World Headquarters in Dublin, OhioThe Wendy's CompanyTM (NYSE: WEN) announced today plans to consolidate its World Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio. As a result, the Company will close its Atlanta Restaurant Support Center operations in late 2012 and move at least 170 positions to Ohio. Red Mango(R) and Cinemex Launch International Expansion Into MexicoRed Mango is expanding to Mexico. Today, the Dallas-based chain and one of America's fastest growing yogurt and smoothie brands announced its first international franchise agreement in an exclusive deal with Cinemex. CiCi's Pizza Partners with Birchwood Resultants to Upgrade Site ModelCiCi's Pizza, home of the custom pizza buffet, announces a new partnership with Birchwood Resultants, a strategic site modeling company, as part of its Jersey Mike's Subs Signs Exclusive Agreement to Carry PepsiCo Beverage LineupJersey Mike's Subs announced it has signed an agreement with PepsiCo to retain exclusive beverage pouring rights in its 500 locations across 30 states. Carlson Establishes Partnership With Clean The WorldCarlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced an agreement between Carlson Hotels and Clean the World Global LLC, a social enterprise committed to saving lives and protecting our planet, to collect and recycle hotel soaps, shampoos,... Outback Steakhouse Signs Sponsorship Agreement With Stewart-Haas Racing And Ryan Newman For 2012 SeasonIt's only fitting that Outback Steakhouse, a longtime supporter of U.S. military troops and their families, chose today, Veterans Day, to announce a sponsorship agreement with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) and the No. 39 team of driver Ryan Newman, which is.. Jack in the Box(R) Holiday Elves Raise Funds for Big Brothers Big SistersJack in the Box(R) restaurants are enlisting the support of pointy-eared elves to help raise money during the holidays for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation
Corner Bakery Cafe Breaks Into Biggest Market Yet With New Northern California Franchisee Buon HospitalityDallas-based Corner Bakery Cafe today announced a new area development agreement signaling the brand's first entry into Northern California. Franchise partner Buon Hospitality is led by industry veteran Sam Hirbod, CEO and president of Pacific... White Castle Announces a Short Film Contest Inspired by New Line Cinema's Harold & Kumar Film FranchiseWhite Castle and the New York Film Academy announce the kickoff of a short film contest inspired by New Line Cinema's new film ″A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas,″ in theaters November 4.
Yogen Fruz Frozen Yogurt Signs License Deal With Jamba JuiceYogen Fruz, the world's leading frozen yogurt franchise, is pleased to announce that they have entered into an license agreement that provides Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) the right to use the ″Yogen Fruz″ operating system and registered...
Papa John's Pizza Expands Relationship with NFL by Signing Multi-Year Deal to Be Official Pizza Sponsor of NFL in Canada, Mexico and United KingdomPapa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) and the National Football League today announced that the pizza company known for its Better Ingredients, Better Pizza is now the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL in Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Jamba and Bare Fruit Announce Licensing AgreementJamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) a highly recognized, healthy active lifestyle brand, and Bare Fruit LLC, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement to develop and launch a new line of Jamba-branded, all-natural, bake-dried, 100% fruit chips.
NBA Forward Drew Gooden Signs with WingstopThe lockout may have stalled the NBA season, but things are still heating up for Milwaukee Bucks forward Drew Gooden. Red Mango Partners With Missouri AthleticsRed Mango, the chain rated #1 for smoothies and frozen yogurt in the country by Zagat, has signed a marketing and sponsorship agreement with Mizzou Sports Properties, the multi media rights holder for Mizzou Athletics. UFood Restaurant Group Partners With Nutritionix to Offer Online Nutrition CalculatorUFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced that the company has partnered with Nutritionix, a nutrition information software company, to launch an online nutrition calculator today, available at www.ufoodgrill.com. CiCi's Pizza Names Publicis Dallas Advertising Agency of RecordCiCis Pizza, home of the endless pizza buffet, announces Publicis Dallas as its new agency of record as the company continues its Build the Brand growth strategy to add another 500 restaurants in 8-10 years. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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