Tag: fast food franchise

  • Hilton Hotels & Resorts Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD

    Year Business Began: 1962 Franchising Since: 1965 Headquarters: McLean, Virginia Estimated Number of Units: 605 (about 7,165 total across all Hilton Worldwide brands) Franchise Description: Hilton Franchise Holding LLC is the franchisor. The ultimate corporate parent is Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (formerly, Hilton Hotels Corporation). The company owns, manages or franchises a portfolio of brands,…

  • Chili’s Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD

    Chili’s is a recognizable brand loved by people around the globe. Noted for its Baby-Back-Ribs and other foods, Chili’s serves over 1 million people every day. Over 315 locations in 35 states, in addition to international sites in dozens of countries, exist bringing that mouthwatering southwest Texas flavor to everyone. Chili’s is not only a…

  • How to Franchise Your Restaurant

    Picture this scene: The dining room is full every night. Revenues keep rising, and you’re getting great reviews in the local media. It’s gotten to the point where your host or hostess needs to recommend calling ahead when walk-ins arrive and learn about the hour-long wait. Your restaurant is finally reaching the pinnacle of success…

  • What a Franchise Buyer Wants?  What do they Need? We Asked – The Top 8 Answers Below!

    What are prospective franchise buyers looking for when it comes to buying into a franchise system? We opened this question up to some of our Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids franchisees, and this is some of the feedback we received. We hope it helps you as much as it did us! 1. Communication is Key: It…

  • Chick-fil-A to Open 1st Mobile Pickup Restaurant March 21

    Manhattan Prototype Is Geared Exclusively for Mobile, Delivery and Takeout Orders Chick-fil-A’s groundbreaking mobile pickup restaurant will open March 21 on New York City’s Upper East Side. It’s one of two experimental concepts the fast-food brand announced in 2023 and plans to open this year.  Fast-food restaurants are increasingly catering to mobile customers. In 2021, revenue from restaurants’…

  • Tips From an Architect on Opening a New Franchise Restaurant

    It’s no wonder that restaurant franchising is so popular — franchisees buy into a proven business model with built-in branding, training and production methods, and (hopefully) a solid customer base. While restaurant franchising helps bypass many of the struggles that come with developing a new business from scratch, it’s not without its own set of…

  • Franchising Statistics: What’s the Rate of Success?

    If you’re thinking about franchise ownership as a way to make a better life for yourself, you’ve likely been researching franchise success statistics. What makes a franchise successful? What percentage of franchises fail? These are questions we discuss with potential franchisees at Home Franchise Concepts, and we have some insight to share with you when…

  • Restaurant Franchises: Marketing, Ownership And More

    Franchisees, or owners that are allowed to operate one of these restaurants, will need to have a lot of upfront capital to own a franchise. For example, if you want to own a franchise of your own, the following is the average cost for owning one of the following: You’ll need to have the initial…

  • 25 Questions to ask a franchisor when evaluating a franchise opportunity

    Here’s what you should consider and expect during the franchise discovery process Before investing in a franchise, getting to know the franchisor and asking the right questions is a must. The franchisee-franchisor relationship is unique and each brand has its own process in educating you, the candidate, about their concept. Here, we give you a general idea…

  • What Franchise Buyers Look for in a Franchise

    Attracting the interest of franchise buyers and scaling your brand Key Takeaways When it comes to creating a legacy for your brand, franchising – with its immense potential for scaling – can be a life-changing endeavor for a successful entrepreneur. According to the International Franchise Association’s 2023 Franchising Economic Outlook report, franchising output increased to $825.4…