Tag: restaurant franchise consultant

  • KFC launches first-ever perfume “eau de BBQ” – inspired by a mouth-watering menu item

    Forget Chanel No.5 – KFC‘s now launched its very own ‘No.11’ perfume. A KFC-scented perfume probably wasn’t what you imagined 2024 would bring. But the fried chicken giant has now launched just this, in a shock move that will no doubt throw fast food lovers completely off guard. Dubbed the ‘No. 11 Eau de BBQ‘, KFC’s brand…

  • Seven & i Holdings Unveils Ambitious Global Expansion Plan for 7-Eleven

    Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings (3382.T) has announced an aggressive growth strategy for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain, aiming to accelerate its global presence and expand into new markets. Global Expansion Goals Restructuring Strategy The expansion plan is part of a larger restructuring effort, driven by pressure from activist investors, which includes: Mergers…

  • Bojangles To Open First Location in Los Angeles

    Bojangles, a popular restaurant chain known for its breakfast, Southern-style chicken, biscuits, and tea, is expanding to the West Coast. By early 2025, the Carolina-born chain will open its first location in Los Angeles. The expansion comes as part of a 30-unit agreement signed by the company, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The expansion into Los…

  • Will Retail Be Full of AI CEOs and AI CEO Avatars?

    JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, recently showcased a virtual avatar of its founder, Richard Liu, during a livestream event. This virtual version of Liu made a brief appearance, lasting around 40 minutes, in an 11-hour promotional event for World Book Day. While the virtual Liu was only a small part of the event, his…

  • Cost to Open an Olive Garden Franchise

    Olive Garden is a casual Italian American restaurant that generated $3.59 billion in revenue last year. They’re a family friendly place that’s known for their breadsticks and unlimited salads at lunch. For 40 years, Olive Garden has become a name that’s not only known in the United States but also around the world since they’ve…

  • 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’…