The Better Beef Wars Continue With Antibiotics
Both McDonald’s and Wendy’s announced big changes to supply chains to cut down on the use of antibiotics in beef.
December 13, 2018, 3:21 pm
Sentinel Capital Adds Pet Store Franchise to Portfolio
When private equity acquisition news makes the headlines it’s often for a big-name restaurant buy. But as this recent move by Sentinel Capital Partners shows, retail franchises can prove just as attractive.
December 13, 2018, 1:39 pm
How Angry Crab Shack Is Bringing Spicy Seafood to 'the Forefront of America'
Noticing a recent trend of more Asian-inspired cuisine in the U.S., Angry Crab Shack founder Ron Lou seized the opportunity to bring traditional spicy seafood dishes to the states. Lou has 40-plus years of experience in the restaurant industry and his full-service casual concept has grown to seven locations across Arizona in just five years.
December 11, 2018, 11:13 am
Subway Inks Four Partnerships, Dives Deep Into Delivery
Mega-sandwich brand Subway is going its own way with new agreements with four of the largest delivery providers. This new partnerships could dramatically increase Subway’s overall share of delivery, and also shift the economics of delivery in smaller markets across the U.S.
December 11, 2018, 10:09 am
Vote for Your Favorite Franchises in 3rd Annual Franchise Times Zor Awards
Show your enthusiasm for the best franchises in the industry with the Franchise Times Zor Awards, recognizing the best companies in 10 hot industry segments.
December 9, 2018, 8:28 am
Franchise governance: The best plan is to have one
Some of the challenges franchisors have to deal with are ones that receive plenty of scrutiny—such as how to select franchisees, how to structure a franchise, ways to manage the relationship, branding issues, or finance.
December 7, 2018, 3:53 pm
Attorneys Run Down Most Interesting Cases of 2018
Anti-poaching clauses topped the list (or at least kicked off the webinar) of the most interesting developments in franchise law in 2018, as presented by three Gray Plant Mooty attorneys this week.
December 7, 2018, 3:45 pm
Rising Interest Rates Not the Worst Restaurant Worry, RFDC Panelists Say
Rising interest rates are on the minds of restaurant operators, but even though they’re about a full point higher than they were a year ago they’re still not the biggest cost concern, according to expert panelists at the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference last month.
December 7, 2018, 3:14 pm
The Work Lodge Begins Franchising
Shared coworking spaces remain hot in this economy of countless startups and shrinking workplace square footage. The latest entering the franchising world is The Work Lodge out of Houston that just signed its first franchise agreement for Fort Worth, Texas.
December 6, 2018, 3:51 pm
Five Key Reasons Flynn Restaurant Group Jumped into Arby’s
Greg Flynn told Franchise Times there were many things that made his Arby's acquisition a good deal, but five key things made the large, complex deal worth taking on.
December 6, 2018, 11:38 am
Growth Brands Share Tips to Scale
Tap into the intellectual capital of the franchisees you have in the beginning, advised Frank Milner, president of Tutor Doctor, as he noted these people likely have relevant experience that when put to use can benefit the brand overall. Milner and others shared their advice at IFA's Emerging Franchisor Conference last month.
December 4, 2018, 11:00 am
FAT Brands to Acquire, Franchise Yalla Mediterranean
FAT Brands announced that it would acquire the seven-unit California-based brand Yalla Mediterranean.
December 4, 2018, 8:00 am
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