After a recessionary pause, cowboy-themed Roy Rogers is back to growing its stable of franchises. But what to do when the younger set hasn't heard of your eponymous Western movie star?
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The more than 3 million U.S. food workers are set to see some radical changes in the workplace as advanced robotics, sensors and artificial intelligence become affordable and even more efficient.
It was long after the lunch rush, but Chris Newcomb still wasn't comfortable taking up a booth in the Jackson, Mississippi, restaurant that bears his nickname, Newk's. The reason was what James Patterson was holding in his hand—a camera. As Newcomb sat in the booth with an ahi tuna salad and a slice of pink cake in front of him as props, he raised and lowered his chin, looked away, looked at the camera just as Patterson, the photographer, instructed, but it was clear he wasn't enjoying it, no matter how many times he reassured us he was fine.
Forget the cities that never sleep. Many franchises are finding growth opportunities in a tier of towns just below the biggest, which don't shut down after 5 p.m., but don't keep going around the clock, either.
The Liege waffle. The Kolache. Tapioca. Franchises that focus on one food item gain props for being specialists. But they also risk exposure when tastes change or commodity prices rise. Here's how to win in a fickle business.
If your franchise system doesn't have a board, you're missing out on a critical opportunity to develop your business's (and people's) credibility and inspire confidence throughout the organization.
Officially the flag colors have no meaning, but a common interpretation is: green represents the Irish nationalist (Gaelic) tradition; orange represents the minority supporters of William of Orange; white symbolizes a lasting truce between the nationalists and the Orange supporters.
All of a sudden, Del Taco came on the public radar screen in 2015 as a company poised for national growth. The concept went public in a merger when a buyout company owned by long-time restaurateur Larry Levy sought a growth brand. The deal included $120 million in private equity to pay off debt.
No need to kiss the Blarney Stone to get the gift of gab when heading to Ireland. The Irish don't like hype, but they do appreciate negotiating with people they know and trust. So take the time to pop into the local pub to enjoy a pint of Guinness or cider with prospects.
There's nothing like reconnaissance to learn what goes on when nobody's watching. Mystery shoppers provide this service, looking behind closed doors and reporting back.