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Your Food Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in food franchising media coverage 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 Media Coverage NewsGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill Attending ICSC REConDenver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept offering authentic tastes of the Mediterranean, is attending the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) RECon.
Tony Roma’s Celebrates 40 Years Of Steak, Baby Back Ribs And Much MoreTony Roma’s celebrates 40 years of serving world famous steaks and ribs. In 1972, Tony Roma opened “Tony Roma’s” in North Miami, Florida. Release of the National Travel and Tourism Strategy:Release of the National Travel and Tourism Strategy: Hubert Joly, president and chief executive officer of Carlson, issued the following statement. Edible Arrangements' Tariq Farid Named 2009 Entrepreneur of the YearToday, Edible Arrangements(R) President and CEO Tariq Farid was honored by the International Franchise Association as its "Entrepreneur of the Year" during its 49th annual convention being held in San Diego. IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year Award is...
Bennigan's Employee Honors Fallen Soldier With Facebook MemorialHannah Hobbs, an employee of Bennigan's Borger, TX restaurant, has recently sparked the national restaurant chain to create awareness and help raise funds for the families of U.S. military personnel and wounded warriors. Heads up! Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss Lands on ‘Heads,' Giving Free Papa John's Pizza to MillionsHey America, are you ready for some free Papa John's pizza.
Hooters Regional Swimsuit Contest Finals at ICON LA Ultra LoungeGet ready for the hottest event of the summer – and it isn't the wings! 17 Hooters locations in Southern California, Washington & Oregon are sending their Hooters Girls to compete in the swimsuit contest regional finals at ICON LA Ultra Lounge.
Houston Franchise Group Named Twin Peaks Franchisee Of The YearHouston brothers Joe, Ricky and John Rosa and close family friend, Andrew Thomas, have been named Franchisee of the Year by Twin Peaks Restaurants and will be recognized on Sept. 13-14 at the International Franchise Association's (IFA) Public Affairs Conf Gov. Haley Officially Declares May As Teacher Appreciation Month in South CarolinaSouth Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Future Minds, founding sponsor Bojangles’ and other supporters of public education to officially declare May as Teacher Appreciation Month in South Carolina.
California Tortilla Refreshes Brand In StyleCalifornia Tortilla celebrated their first brand update in company history and announced a major charitable initiative on April 17 at the Long View Gallery in Washington, D.C., surrounded by over 200 franchisees, partners, vendors, loyal customers and... CiCi's Pizza Scores Top Marks on Men's Health 'Eat This, Not That!' Report CardCiCi's Pizza announces that the endless buffet concept earned top marks in the Men's Health "Eat This, Not That!" Restaurant Report Card that was recently released. Eat This, Not That! launched an investigation of 66 major chain restaurants to better... Chrislyn Hamilton Wins "Voice of McDonald's" Global Singing CompetitionThis morning, Chrislyn Hamilton, a McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) crew member from Brisbane, Australia, amazed celebrity judges and rocked the stage in front of an audience of more than 15,000 with her powerful performance of "Natural Woman" to take top honors... Gulf Coast Businessman Celebrates 25 Years as SUBWAY(R) Sandwich EntrepreneurSUBWAY(R) Development Agent, Hugh Stiel of Metairie, Louisiana, is celebrating 25 years of entrepreneurial success with the world’s largest restaurant chain during a team meeting this week at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. Baja Fresh CEO David Kim Gave Away a Franchise on CBS's "Undercover Boss"Baja Fresh CEO and serial entrepreneur David Kim knows what it takes to build restaurant empires from the ground up. And on last night's episode of CBS's hit series "Undercover Boss," Kim showed America what it means to give back when he offered a Baja Fr Arby's(R) Social Media Sparks Support for Share our Strength's(R) No Kid Hungry CampaignWhether a customer is checking in, or checking out, the Arby's Foundation is providing incentives for their guests and social media community to learn, care and donate to help the 16 million children in America who are suffering from hunger. Edible Arrangements® Smashes Sales Record For Mother's Day WeekMore than ever, moms across America celebrated Mother's Day weekend with fresh fruit arrangements from Edible Arrangements this year. New Feature Film Highlighting Biggby Coffee Premiers May-10Lights, camera, action! BIGGBY COFFEE is hitting the BIGG screen. The East Lansing based gourmet coffee retailer will appear in the feature film, Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy, premiering Thursday, May 10 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Four Toledo-Area BIGGBY Coffee Stores Celebrate Business MilestoneFour local BIGGBY COFFEE stores are celebrating a decade of business in the Toledo-area this year and couldn’t B- happier about it! Franchise Home Care Industry Spurs Demand for Trained In-Home CaregiversAccording to the National Institute on Aging, by the year 2015, 25 million U.S. residents will be between the age of 65 and 74. McDonald's Goes Blue This Summer With Launch of "The Smurfs(R)"McDonald's invites kids and families around the world to go Smurfy blue this summer with the launch of The Smurfs®, Happy Meal promotion. Celebrating today's release of The Smurfs®, Columbia Pictures' and Sony Pictures Animation's highly anticipat Tickets To 2012 NCAA(R) Men's Final Four(R) Up For Grabs In Coke Zero(TM) NCAA(R) Bracket Challenge At Chili'sCoca-Cola® Zero, the Official Fan Refreshment of the NCAA, is sharing the magic of NCAA March Madness with the launch of the Coke Zero™ NCAA® Bracket Challenge at Chili's. NCAA merchandise, LG electronics and two grand-prize packages to the Surrey Pizza Maker Competing To Keep World's Fastest TitlePali Grewal, a Domino’s Pizza franchisee from Surrey, is preparing to return to Las Vegas next month [May] in a bid to retain the prestigious title of the World’s Fastest Pizza Maker.
Elevation Burger Ceo Named Green Business Visionary Of The Year, Announces Eco-Friendly Initiatives All In One DayElevation Burger, the rapidly expanding Virginia-based organic burger concept, held a Press Conference on October 14, 2008 at National Harbor. Elevation Burger was hand-picked to be the exclusive burger concept at the spectacular, 300-acre mixed-use... Applebee's(R) to Serve More Than One Million Thank You Meals to Veterans and Active Duty Military This Veterans DayFor the third consecutive year nationwide, Applebee's expects to serve more than one million free Thank You meals to Veterans and Active Duty Military. Introducing "Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs"The 96-unit sub sandwich concept formerly known as Mr. Goodcents, with locations in nine states, is undergoing a major rebranding, which includes changing its name to Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs.
Photo Opportunity: Panera Bread® "Family Reunion" Attendees From Across North America Join to Support Healthier Lifestyles for Local ChildrenPanera Bread company and franchise associates, representing over 1,500 bakery-cafes across North America and in Canada, have come together this week in the Washington, DC-area for Panera's Family Reunion. Cinnabon Secrets Exposed by Food Hacker Todd WilburCinnabon fans often request the recipe to bake a home version of the Cinnabon Classic Roll. For years Todd Wilbur has shared secret recipes in cookbooks and on talk shows. Now he has a show where he goes undercover to expose these secrets, and Cinnabon... Red Mango Named To "social Media 50"With more than 300,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter, it's no wonder Red Mango, the fastest-growing retailer of all-natural, nonfat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies, has grown to more than 120 stores across the U.S. in less than four years. Southwest Ohio Students To Honor Teachers Through Top Teachers AwardPanera Bread announces Panera's Top Teachers video contest. Students are encouraged to submit nominations for outstanding teachers at PaneraTopTeachers.com from April 6 – May 1; winners will be announced during National Teacher Appreciation Week,... HuHot-N-Seek Online Scavenger HuntJune 2nd, 2011 Can you find HuHot's Genghis Khan logo hidden on the HuHot website? Each week this month, HuHot Mongolian Grill locations across the country are giving away prizes including gift cards, coupons and jogging lights to people who find the hidd
Baja Fresh General Manager Received $50,000 Franchise from CEO David Kim on CBS's "Undercover Boss"Jose Manzanarez credits his focus on the American Dream to his upbringing—the blood, sweat and tears of his parents. In an episode of the hit CBS reality series "Undercover Boss" that aired last night (April 10), Manzanarez's own hard work and dedic |
Features & Special ReportsAnatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. Do It Now: 3 Easy Ways To Stop Procrastinating TodayProcrastination is like a virus. It creeps up on you slowly, drains you of energy, and is difficult to get rid of if your resistance is low. 
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