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“There’s some brands that sometimes lose their way and they start innovating outside of their core. We lean into the chicken.”
Staying on top of the latest trends in youth entertainment helps Sky Zone maintain its strong position in the segment—and is fueling its climb up the Top 400.
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The climb up the annual Franchise Times ranking starts now for these five franchises, which generated noteworthy sales growth in 2024. Angry Chickz, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Houston TX Hot Chicken, Randy’s Donuts and Image Studios each turned in strong system growth performances last year, showing consumer and franchisee interest in restaurant, restoration and salon suite brands.
CEO Jennifer Schuler says quality is what will separate Handel's from its competitors in the treat segment as the company embarks on a nationwide growth push. It’s up to No. 272 on the Top 400.
“A big factor for us is making sure the brand is just as valuable for the parents as it is for the kids. If we work on something in class, we’…
Reporter Alyssa Huglen asks what makes emerging brand leaders tick—and presents their edited answers in this column in each issue. To suggest …
Jessica Dizmang came to own a Ben & Jerry’s franchise out of college when she needed a job and her father wanted to invest in the brand in…
Chris Arnaud credits his father for getting him started with Firehouse Subs and setting him on a path to operating six top-performing restaura…