franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2021

The company wants to bring in more large-scale operators. But it is also encouraging existing franchisees to open more locations.

Financing

Advocates push the FTC to investigate franchises

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2021

Subway and Dickey’s are among the companies the agency is urged to look at as it takes a more aggressive stand on franchising.

Leadership

Famous Dave's parent hires global development expert to lead franchising

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 24, 2021

Manny Packing was most recently director of international real estate and construction for Inspire Brands.

Emerging Brands

Texas Roadhouse to speed growth of Jaggers brand with franchise deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 20, 2021

It has partnered with the Dallas-based Saxton Group to open 10 locations of the fast casual in Texas and Oklahoma.

Leadership

Tropical Smoothie Cafe promotes its operations SVP to COO

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 15, 2021

Richard Key has been with the fast-growing smoothie chain since 2018. The fast casual recently opened its 1,000th store.

Emerging Brands

How an iconic bagel seller is prepping for reinvention

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 14, 2021

The latest episode of the “Buzzworthy Brands” podcast features H&H Bagels, which has been in business for nearly 50 years, and is now getting its operations and systems in place to begin franchising.

Financing

Former Popeyes executives team up to get into Bojangles

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 02, 2021

Cedartown Chicken, led by former Popeyes Chief Development Officer Greg Vojnovic, has acquired seven locations in western Georgia and will develop 11 more.

Financing

Private equity firm Sloan Capital becomes an Everbowl franchisee

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 02, 2021

The firm has signed on to open 50 of the customizable, health-focused bowl restaurants in Texas, starting with a unit in Dallas that’s planned to open later this month.

Financing