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Frenchies Nail Salon Joins Century Club

While casting a skeptical eye on big franchise growth projections, it’s very cool to see a brand actually hit the milestones it has promised. The latest to pass a major checkpoint is Colorado-based Frenchies Modern Nail Care, which just hit 100 units.
Tom Kaiser
May 20, 2019, 1:43 pm

Data Dive Shows What LTOs Actually Drive Metrics

What LTOs actually drive traffic is a big question in QSR, and some new data offers a glimpse at what makes a successful limited-time offer.
Nicholas Upton
May 17, 2019, 1:22 pm

In Delivery Watch, Here Comes Amazon

It’s been clear that Amazon has its eyes on the meal delivery space, but it’s now making its big move with word that Seattle’s deliver-everything giant led a $575 million financing round in Deliveroo, one of Europe’s largest third-party delivery platforms that’s based in London.
Tom Kaiser
May 17, 2019, 1:19 pm

Great Harvest Sees Success With Hub & Spoke Tweak

The bready concept Great Harvest Bread Co. is two years into a new format tweak, and it’s seeing success and growth as a result.
Nicholas Upton
May 16, 2019, 3:56 pm

Long-time Operators Try Hand at Factory Donuts Launch

David and Heather Restituto spent a long time in the Grease Monkey, Meineke and Rita’s Italian Ice brands as franchisees, becoming the largest Rita’s franchisee in the system, and they’re now pivoting to launch Factory Donuts as a franchisor.
Beth Ewen
May 15, 2019, 12:12 pm

One-Liners Mark Pizza Schmizza’s Pitch to Operators

A garlic-infused pizza called “No Kiss Tonight” is just one of many clever names at Pizza Schmizza, the 23-unit brand founded in Portland, Oregon, that now has three separate concepts as described by Ron Berger, CEO, at the Franchise Times Finance & Growth Conference in Las Vegas last week.
Beth Ewen
May 15, 2019, 12:09 pm

With 100 Years Behind It, A&W Reshapes for the Future

A&W has no intentions of competing in the QSR discounting arena. “We’re not going to play there,” said CEO Kevin Bazner as he stressed the brand, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, is keeping its focus on quality food.
Laura Michaels
May 15, 2019, 12:05 pm

Structural Elements Has Perfect Pairing with Fitness Franchises

Structural Elements Founder Doug Bertram waited until he made a few salient points about his franchised orthopedic wellness clinic before introducing himself to the audience at the Franchise Times Finance & Growth Conference May 6-8 in Las Vegas.
Nancy Weingartner
May 8, 2019, 3:01 pm

Melt Shop’s Guilty Pleasure Food Sparks Joy in Consumers

Josh Morgan, COO, described his concept, the Melt Shop, as a fast-casual restaurant granting diners permission to enjoy the food. “We invented the melted sandwich concept while playing with our friends,” he told the audience on day two of the Franchise Times Finance & Growth Conference in Las Vegas. “We started with grilled cheese and evolved.”
Nancy Weingartner
May 8, 2019, 1:19 pm

Conserva Irrigation Sees Potential in Leaky Pipes

Making the pitch that growing Conserva Irrigation is job one after divesting Mosquito Squad, Outdoor Living Brands CEO Chris Grandpre said he sees massive potential in servicing irrigation systems in a world of growing water restrictions and costs.
Tom Kaiser
May 8, 2019, 11:14 am

Mountain Mike's ‘Agents’ Bring Localized Accountability

At Mountain Mike's Pizza, six development agents help "steward" franchisees through all of franchise life's trials and tribulations.
Nicholas Upton
May 7, 2019, 8:27 pm

Sub Zero Pivots to Dietary Restrictions

Sub Zero showed a revised strategy based on the brand’s reaction to the tsunami of dietary restrictions, both real and self imposed. With a mix of shock value from a blast from the nitrogen tank and great on-stage banter, Sub Zero presented a truly fresh take on its growing ice cream business.
Tom Kaiser
May 7, 2019, 7:58 pm
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November 11-13, 2019
Bellagio, Las Vegas
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