Welcome to First Bite, a Nation’s Restaurant News podcast, your daily source of news from NRN.
Today, we’re talking about three multi-brand operators who recently discussed the key factors they consider when expanding their portfolio, including geography, unit economics and the brand’s leadership team.
The portfolios of multi-brand franchisees The Falcons Group, WarnerFoods and The Hari Group are as diverse as they come. The Falcon’s Group, for instance, includes Checkers & Rally’s, Baskin-Robbins and TGI Fridays and the company just added Twin Peaks.
WarnerFoods’ roster includes Jack in the Box, Black Bear Diner, Panera, Noodles & Co. and Popeyes, while The Hari Group operates Dunkin’, Dave’s Hot Chicken, McAlister’s Deli and Currito.
Each company provides a case study on how to strategically grow and what to look for while doing so – an important lesson as scale becomes more important in a persistently challenging environment.
Hear more from executive editor Alicia Kelso.
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