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Growth: The 10 Rules of Franchising

The simple concept of using other people’s money to expand your chain and reduce your risk has become the modus operandi for restaurant companies on the move. While the concept of franchising may be simple, it’s not for the unprepared.

Operations

Dunkin’ Donuts pays a price for trimming the menu

A flurry of sales-boosting initiatives at the chain failed to offset the traffic impact of product streamlining.

Training’s tough, and while larger chains have the luxury of programs developed in-house, independents and small multi-unit companies often don’t. Gordon...

Along with its neighbors Vietnam and Laos, Cambodia occupies the Indochinese peninsula in Southeast Asia.

2011 is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about your New Year’s restaurant technology wish list. You may soon be texting bills to your customers and updating your digital menu on the fly.

In the most basic sense, warmers and holding cabinets keep food warm. But as with most equipment purchases, finding the best one for your operation isn’t simply a matter of deciding which is cheapest.

Think your job is less than secure? Try being a fast-food mascot.Ronald McDonald Threat: A group of healthcare professionals—including the American Academy...

DALLAS (September 29, 2011)—Maines Paper & Food Service Inc., headquartered in Conklin, NY, will begin construction on a 400,000-square-foot distribution...

Burger King will likely be slammed tomorrow with customers looking for a free sample of the chain’s new thicker-cut, lower-sodium French fry. The one-time...

It just may be the most under-exploited category on morning menus.

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