Same-Store Sales Chilled by February Weather
February weather was awful, and the brutal month had some big impacts on restaurant industry sales.
March 15, 2019, 4:05 pm
Kiosk Operations an Agile Option for the Right Concepts
A small footprint can be a big win for the right concepts. As rents continue to rise and traffic patterns continue to shift, a small-format mobile retail outlet can slash overhead and keep operations efficient.
March 14, 2019, 3:24 pm
Gigi’s Founder Tries Again With Kitchen Products Rollout
Gigi Butler is aiming to bounce back from trouble at her eponymous franchise, Gigi’s Cupcakes, now rolling out a new kitchen textile line.
March 14, 2019, 10:57 am
All Eyes on New York's Hudson Yards
As New York City’s $25 billion Hudson Yards opens to the public, many in the retail and restaurant worlds will be watching to see if this largest private development in U.S. history can succeed with a mega-scale formula representing the biggest bet ever placed on in-person shopping, people watching and dining.
March 14, 2019, 10:40 am
Sister to HouseMaster, PatchMaster Sets Fast Clip to 50 Units
Just last September Kathleen Kuhn launched a new brand—PatchMaster, a drywall repair service. Six months later, the sister company to HouseMaster has signed its 50th location, reaching the milestone much faster than most.
March 14, 2019, 10:34 am
Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi Talks Leadership and Owning Failure
“The men in my household had so much conviction that women were equal to men,” said Indra Nooyi, who went on to become PepsiCo’s first female CEO and spoke about her career today during the Women’s Foodservice Forum’s annual conference in Dallas.
March 12, 2019, 2:23 pm
The Cautious Startup of Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fire Pizza
Before launching Smokin' Oak as a franchise, its leadership spent more than a year learning to create a high-quality franchise system.
March 8, 2019, 3:58 pm
Golden Corral Finding Gold in California
North Carolina-based Golden Corral is finding riches along the West Coast, as the southern-themed grill-buffet chain begins to tap the massive California market after first opening in the City of Industry back in 2012.
March 8, 2019, 10:07 am
After Brand Overhaul, Huckleberry’s Ready to Grow
Greg Graber has big plans for Huckleberry’s, the breakfast and lunch concept he took over in 2016 and has spent the past two years readying for growth. Graber will share Huckleberry’s story and investment opportunity during the Franchise Times Finance & Growth Conference.
March 8, 2019, 9:44 am
Planet Fitness to Take Excess Kohl’s Space in Test
Planet Fitness, the big-box gym with low-cost memberships, will partner with Kohl’s in 10 test stores to sop up 20,000 square feet of the clothing retailer’s excess space, allowing Kohl’s to “right-size”to 50,000 square feet and Planet Fitness to gain prime locations in large shopping centers.
March 7, 2019, 4:12 pm
Changing o' the Guard Ushers in New Editor at FT
Laura Michaels is the new editor of Franchise Times effective April 1, replacing Beth Ewen who will take a new role as senior editor.
March 7, 2019, 3:29 pm
Agreement Could Finally End Papa John’s Saga
It seems the dramatic legal battle within the Papa John’s board may finally end.
March 6, 2019, 3:05 pm
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