Although Americans crave penne, bruschetta and cannoli as well as convenient and quick culinary options, operators seeking to marry the two desires into expandable Italian fast-casual concepts are feeling some indigestion.While operators still...
Foodservice franchising is losing some of its sizzle, according to recent research that shows fewer new franchisors are entering the restaurant industry.After nearly half a century of being a favored business model for those desiring self...
SACRAMENTO Calif. California state officials have released a list of nearly 3,000 restaurants and businesses that may have received beef that was recalled two weeks ago by the Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., but distributors indicated that some of the...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kahala Corp., franchisor of such quick-service chains as Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, Ranch*1 and Samurai Sam’s, said it is drafting a three-year plan to incorporate more sustainable and green practices at all of its 12 brands. ...
SCOTTSDALE Ariz. Kahala Corp., franchisor of such quick-service chains as Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, Ranch*1 and Samurai Sam’s, said it is drafting a three-year plan to incorporate more sustainable and green practices at all of its 12 brands. ...
BIRMINGHAM Ala. The largest franchisee of Papa John’s International Inc. is planning to expand after a management-led buyout late last year. The Halifax Group, a private-equity firm in Washington, D.C., and the management of PJ United Inc...
ATLANTA —Armed with a diverse franchised restaurant portfolio, Focus Brands says it intends to grow its franchisee base by living up to the spirit of its name. Even before the multiconcept...
As domestic economic and competitive pressures grow, the casual-dining segment continues to face many challenges, and increasingly determined operators are rising to meet them.Just as the past few years have been no cakewalk for casual-dining...
