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Your Food Franchise News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in food franchising 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 News
Las Vegas-Based Asian Quick Service Franchise Prepares to “Spread the Madness”Equipped with a new prototype featuring a dine-in model and a user-friendly menu, Teriyaki Madness is looking to bring its authentic Asian dishes and signature sauces to the Southwest United States, providing potential franchisees with an opportunity to.. Buffalo Wings & Rings Introduces New Menu Items with Contemporary Crave-Worthy FlavorsThe fast-growing sports restaurant franchise, Buffalo Wings & Rings (BW&R) knows how to make game night and any time a win for everyone.
New Bagel Thin Sandwiches All Less Than 400 Calories EachAs part of its ongoing commitment to provide its customers with healthier meal choices, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (ENRG), the nation's leading fast casual bagel restaurant company, announced bagel thin sandwiches, a new line of lower...
Gatti's Pizza Returns to Lafayette with GattiTownGatti's Pizza returns to Lafayatte after 13 years when Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opens a new GattiTown family entertainment center on April 4, 2011. The 45,000 sq. ft. GattiTown includes an All You Care-to-Eat buffet, an expansive Midway arcade
Wine and Dine Your Sweetheart at East Coast Wings & GrillOn Valentine’s Day, East Coast Wings & Grill, known for its national award-winning jumbo, Buffalo-style wings in 75 different flavors, will be offering free dessert with the purchase of an appetizer and two entrees. Bloop Frozen Yogurt Opens First Store This WeekendBloop will to open its first store at 1601 Enterprise Drive in the Wyndhurst neighborhood of Lynchburg, Virginia, this Saturday, January 14 at 11 a.m. Teriyaki Experience Announces Plan to Open a Location in the Atlanta International AirportTeriyaki Experience, the international leader in Japanese QSR is pleased to announce a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia that will see the development of a Teriyaki Experience location in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta... Jersey Mike’s Saw Record Growth In 2011Jersey Mike’s Subs’ 55th anniversary year in 2011 was cause for celebration as the popular chain, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, opened its 500th restaurant, adding 69 new locations during the year, for record. Fort Smith Hooters Girl Kaylee Farris Named Hooters Girl of the Year 2012Today Hooters of America, LLC announced that Fort Smith Hooters Girl Kaylee Farris has been named Hooters Girl of the Year 2012. 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.
America Calls ‘Heads' for Super Bowl XLVI Coin Toss and Chance for Free Papa John's PizzaWith America's call, the millions of fans enrolled in the company's Papa Rewards customer loyalty program will receive a free large one-topping pizza and 2-liter Pepsi MAX if the coin toss in Super Bowl XLVI lands on "heads."
Gatti's Pizza Returns to Oklahoma City with GattiTownGatti's Pizza returns to Oklahoma City after thirty-two years when Foodservice Management Systems (FMS) opens a new GattiTown family entertainment center on March 7, 2011. The 60,000 sq. ft. Oklahoma City GattiTown includes an All You Care-to-Eat buffet, 2012 Marks EVO-lution for EVOS(R) RestaurantsEVOS(R), the fast-casual restaurant offering healthier all-American favorites with an earth-friendly attitude and "greater good" conscience, today announced plans for new corporate expansion in what it calls its "New Year EVO-lution." $5 Footlong Subs Now At SUBWAY(R) Restaurants Across AmericaAll Day, Every Day - Any Regular Footlong Sub Sandwich for Only $5.00! That outstanding $5.00 value has arrived at participating U.S. SUBWAY® restaurants as the focus of a nationwide limited-time promotion. Quaker Steak & Lube Launches New Regional Marketing Structure to Assist in Boosting Same Store SalesQuaker Steak & Lube(R), known for its Best Wings USA and over 20 sauce varieties, has been focused on local store marketing since day one. Auntie Anne’s Inc. Tests Whole Grain Menu Items in Select MarketsAuntie Anne’s, the franchise known best for its fresh, convenient and hand-rolled treats, began testing new whole grain pretzel products on January 8, 2012 in select markets across the US as part of a mission to better appeal to guests looking to... Soft Pretzel Favorite Auntie Anne’s Launches Baking Kit Recipe ChallengeLadies and gentlemen, start your ovens! Auntie Anne's, the iconic brand known for its fresh hand-rolled treats, is encouraging its fans’ inner bakers to shine this winter through its newly-introduced Baking Kit Recipe Challenge.
Tasti D-lite Signs Agreement To Expand Into Middle EastTasti D-Lite, the great-tasting, lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a cult following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, recently announced its next phase of expansion in the Middle East.
Resolve to Get Naked in 2012Pizza lovers resolving to be healthier in 2012 have a gut-friendly fast food choice in Naked Pizza, the growing pizza franchise boasting 1/3 less calories than other leading pizza options.
Sbarro Names Dynamic, New Management Team to Lead Company’s Growth InitiativeThe Board of Directors of Sbarro, Inc., a leading Italian quick service restaurant company, today announced that James Greco, 54, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Announces Departure of James P. O'Reillyinstein Noah Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: BAGL) today announced that James P. O'Reilly, who led Corporate Marketing and Branding for the past three years, has resigned to pursue another business opportunity.
Buffalo Wings & Rings Debuts New Restaurant Design This Month in Naperville, IllinoisBuffalo Wings & Rings (BW&R) unveils its next generation restaurant on Wednesday, November 16 in Naperville, Illinois thanks to the successful local franchise group ABDN Grill, Inc.
Theobroma is Launching Franchises in the USA, China, and IndiaTheobroma is launching in the USA, China, and India. Theobroma is currently looking for master franchisees to join the Chocolate revolution with great new sites opening in 2012 in these regions. Wing Zone Scores with Flavor Fuze in New Overseas MarketsWing Zone, an Atlanta-based restaurant franchise system, has launched a major international expansion program – all part of its corporate re-branding initiative with its focus on flavor. Local Entrepreneurs Open Seventh Restaurant on Highway 707 in Murrells InletBoBenton is satisfying Murrells Inlet residents’ craving for Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits with the opening of its newest location at 12005 Highway 707 on January 19, 2012.
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.
Welcomed Relief for Entrepreneurs: Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip Offers Alternative Funding Solutions Through Two Financing OptionsAs optimism of small business growth continues to rise, entrepreneurs nationwide are still struggling to receive financing. |
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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