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After months of mass closures due to COVID-19, restaurants around the country are preparing to reopen their doors and dining areas to customers. While this is giving many franchisors hope that the economic shutdown is slowly coming to an end, the reopening process is already rife with uncertainty, complexities and potential hazards.&nbsp;With constantly changing state and federal regulations, differences in guidance from one market to the next, various sanitizing requirements and significant labor issues, there are no playbooks for recovering from this pandemic. These unique business challenges also include gauging how soon customers will return to restaurants and how their habits will change once the economy normalizes.<h4>Preparing for Reopening</h4>As some state governments begin to announce timelines for gradual business reopenings, restaurant operators are preparing to welcome guests into their dining rooms again. Georgia’s approach offers some insights into the restrictions that other states may impose on dine-in restaurants, including limiting seating capacity to 10 patrons per 500 square feet, limiting the amount of people seated at each table to six, eliminating self-service drinks and buffets and requiring servers to wear masks. <a href="https://restaurant.org/Articles/News/Association-issues-reopening-guidance?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The National Restaurant Association has published its own guidance for restaurants looking to reopen</a>, which focuses on food safety, cleaning and sanitizing, employee health monitoring, personal hygiene and social distancing.“To prepare our franchise partners for reopening, we’ve had one-on-one calls with each of them to ensure that our teams know how to employ our new brand standards, which meet or exceed our guest’s expectations, keep our team and our guest’s safe, and meet the current parameters and restrictions of each state we operate in,” said <a href="https://www.eggsupgrill.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eggs Up Grill</a> Vice President of Operations Jeff McCabe. “We have created a variety of resources to assist our leaders with reopening their restaurants as well as reopening their patios and dining rooms. We have used Facetime calls to do some virtual visits with our partners to help them work through the tactical details unique to their space and market.”&nbsp;Like many brands, Eggs Up Grill has adapted its model amidst this crisis in order to keep customers and staff safe. “We rolled out enhanced cleaning and sterilization standards in early March before dining rooms were closed,” said McCabe. “These included standard procedures for cleaning and sanitizing tables, a move towards disposable menus and removing all condiment caddies from the tables. These were proactive measures that we will phase back in when dining rooms reopen.”&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition training them on the new cleaning protocols, Eggs Up Grill interviews each team member before every shift to ensure that they are not experiencing symptoms nor have been potentially exposed to COVID-19 since their last shift. The brand is also moving towards requiring that temperatures are taken for all team members before the shift. “During the shift, all team members are wearing masks and gloves,” said McCabe. “Handwashing and glove changes are being done every 20 minutes and when warranted by contact events.”When it comes to other labor issues, restaurant brands should take this time to review payroll practices, policies and procedures for legal compliance. Also, to prepare for reopening, franchisees should be working to implement rehiring practices.<h4>The Future of Dining Rooms &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h4>Although franchisors are doing their best to prepare, there are many unknowns when it comes to the future of dining rooms coming out of this crisis. “There are still many questions unanswered to truly predict the future of dining rooms,” said McCabe. “Even the most optimistic projections for the future will look very different. Our industry will need to adapt — the dining room will return and we will proactively adjust our operating procedures, layout and design to meet the new requirements of the post-crisis dining room.”In a<a href="https://www.fsrmagazine.com/chain-restaurants/beef-o-bradys-ceo-looks-june-covid-19-breakthrough?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"> recent article in FSR Magazine</a>, <a href="https://www.beefobradys.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> CEO Chris Elliott discussed how social distancing orders will affect dining rooms nationwide. Elliott believes dining rooms nationwide will turn the lights back on cautiously as social distancing remains part of guest behavior in the early weeks. Ongoing precautions and social distancing guidelines may require more separation between guests and capacity restrictions in both the dining and pick up areas. Plus, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/public-health-recommendations.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">the CDC recommends that a server doesn’t interact with a customer for over 10 minutes</a>.Whether or not this becomes a regulatory practice forced upon operators by city and state laws, Elliott says Beef ‘O’ Brady’s will likely roll out precautions that look similar to the early days of COVID-19. Staff will wear masks, dining rooms will be cut back in size and restaurants will start operating on reduced hours. “If dining rooms reopen in May, sales could shift from down 60 percent, as they are today, to roughly 50 percent.” Elliott said. “Toward the last quarter of the year, sales will approach flat, year-over-year.”<h4>New Ways to Appeal to Customers</h4>While educating customers on updated procedures will be key to getting them back into the dining rooms, restaurants also need to understand the impact that these new regulations will have on consumer habits and implement strategies to address pain points. For one, technology could be used to reduce person-to-person interaction, such as using mobile ordering and menu tablets and providing contactless payment options.McCabe notes that delivery and take-out will no longer be a secondary or tertiary focus. “Even as the dining room experience returns, guests will continue to order online for home consumption and demand the same high quality and attention to detail as they would dining in,” he said. “For the guests, we offer and encourage online ordering from several platforms and offer a mobile payment option for those who call in or drive up to order. The concepts that embrace this new normal will grow and those that do not adapt quickly and completely will struggle to survive.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beef ‘O’ Brady’s started their off-premise dining options by offering 20 percent off all delivery orders to emphasize the service to their customers. The chain then developed five different family meals, “which have been the most popular off-premises bundles in the company’s history thus far,” Elliott said. Pre-COVID-19, the brand solely worked with third-party delivery, but now it is also onboarding delivery in-house so it can create additional jobs. Plus, the smaller-sized orders run a lower cost to franchisees.Third-party delivery platforms are <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/16/grocery-delivery-apps-see-record-downloads-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">seeing record downloads</a> as much of the country stays indoors. “Carryout and delivery are absolute prerequisites for even modest success now,” said Jim Balis, head of <a href="http://www.capitalspring.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CapitalSpring</a>’s Strategic Operations Group. “What we’re seeing right now is a revolution in the way consumers interact with restaurants, and that’s not going to snap back to normal — or to what we used to think of as normal — anytime soon, even after this crisis dies down.”<a href="https://1851franchise.com/buffalowingsandrings">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a> has rolled out several initiatives including <a href="https://www.fsrmagazine.com/content/buffalo-wings-rings-adds-family-packs-menus?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=how-restaurant-brands-are-preparing-to-reopen-dining-rooms-2713050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Family Packs</a>, which are intended to provide families with a stress-free and convenient meal option. The brand has also enhanced its digital online ordering platform, has added alcohol to off-premise ordering and has implemented programs to utilize its employees as delivery drivers to avoid layoffs. In addition, several of the brand’s locations are participating in a happy hour trivia night, hosted live on Facebook in an effort to connect with the community while social distancing.As restrictions begin to lift, consumers will be most drawn to restaurants that provide the best value and experience. That’s why it’s critical that franchisors work hard to ensure that everything that affects the facility — from cleanliness to capacity planning — contributes to a better dining experience. These factors, combined with a restaurant’s off-premise ordering platform and response to the pandemic, will play an important role in its future success.“The restaurants that sit around waiting for things to return to normal are not going to survive,” said Balis. “But those who adjust to these new circumstances are going to be well-positioned to do great business when this crisis is behind us.”

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<a href="https://princestreetpizza.com/">Prince St. Pizza</a> has partnered with a&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-daves-hot-chicken-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2723529">Dave’s Hot Chicken</a> franchisee to support its national expansion,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/prince-st-pizza-partners-with-daves-hot-chicken-franchisee-for-national-expansion/#:~:text=Prince%20St.%20Pizza%2C%20a%20New%20York%2Dbased%20pizzeria,the%20country%2C%20according%20to%20a%20press%20release.">Pizza Marketplace recently reported</a>. The New York-based brand has joined forces with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencekourie/">Lawrence Kourie</a>, founder and largest franchisee of Dave’s Hot Chicken, to grow its footprint across the country. Kourie’s experience opening and operating locations in multiple markets will help the brand as it enters new territories."Lawrence has built and operated one of the fastest-expanding restaurant concepts in the country, but what stands out is his disciplined approach to growth and brand integrity," said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-longo-342856/?skipRedirect=true">Lawrence Longo</a>, CEO of Prince St. Pizza. "He understands how to develop a concept without losing what made it special in the first place, which is critical as we enter this next phase."The expansion will use Kourie’s existing infrastructure and operations to introduce Prince St. Pizza into new markets. Each location will aim to reflect the same experience as the brand’s original Nolita shop."I have spent years evaluating restaurant concepts, and it is rare to find one that delivers both a strong product and a clear identity," Kourie said. "What Prince St. has built is difficult to truly replicate. The focus now is on growing the brand in a way that preserves that foundation while introducing it to new communities."Kourie is a key operator within the Dave’s Hot Chicken system,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/daves-hot-chicken-sold-to-roark-capital-in-1-billion-deal-to-fuel-global-expansion-2729557#stories">which Roark Capital acquired in a $1 billion deal in 2025</a>. The partnership connects Prince St. Pizza to an operator with experience scaling a brand that has attracted major private equity investment.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/prince-st-pizza-partners-with-daves-hot-chicken-franchisee-for-national-expansion/#:~:text=Prince%20St.%20Pizza%2C%20a%20New%20York%2Dbased%20pizzeria,the%20country%2C%20according%20to%20a%20press%20release.">here</a>.Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

Prince St. Pizza is teaming up with a leading Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee to expand nationwide, tapping proven operator experience to drive growth.

Private equity firm&nbsp;<a href="https://skylineinv.com/">Skyline Investors</a> has acquired rent-to-own franchisor&nbsp;<a href="https://buddysfranchising.com/">Buddy’s Home Furnishings</a> in a deal that signals continued investor confidence in franchise-based retail models, according to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/features/mergers-and-acquisitions/rent-to-own-franchisor-buddys-home-furnishings-purchased-by-private-equity-firm">report from Retail TouchPoints</a>. The transaction, announced Feb. 4, brings new ownership to a system of more than 220 locations across 18 states and Guam, positioning Buddy’s for its next phase of growth within the franchising sector.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition reflects a broader trend of private equity firms targeting established franchise brands with recurring revenue and strong unit-level performance. For Buddy’s, which specializes in furniture, electronics and appliances, the partnership is intended to strengthen its operational platform and expand long-term opportunities for franchisees.“This is an exciting new chapter for Buddy’s,” CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bennett-cfe-a9309538/">Michael Bennett</a> said in a statement. “Skyline brings a collaborative mindset that our franchisees and customers will feel immediately. We’re not just changing ownership; we’re gaining committed partners who understand our business, value our franchise network and are ready to invest in our collective success.”Skyline structured the investment alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-jaeger-bb48b43/">Jeffrey Jaeger</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-alter-7aa99311/">Scott Alter</a>, co-founders and principals of affordable housing developer&nbsp;<a href="https://standard-communities.com/">Standard Communities</a>. Their involvement adds financial and strategic expertise aimed at supporting capital formation, balance sheet management and disciplined expansion.For franchise operators, the deal offers potential benefits in the form of increased corporate resources, enhanced systems and renewed investment in technology and infrastructure. Private equity-backed franchisors often prioritize scalability, data-driven decision-making and operational consistency, all of which can influence franchisee performance and long-term brand stability.Skyline brings prior experience in the rent-to-own space, including investments in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gomajik.com/">Majik Rent-to-Own</a>, which may help accelerate Buddy’s development efforts and refine its franchise support model. Company leaders say the firm’s approach is centered on partnership rather than short-term returns.“Buddy’s represents exactly the type of platform opportunity we’re built to support,”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevintom/">Kevin Tom</a>, founder and managing partner at Skyline Investors, said in a statement. “With Buddy’s proven brand and strong franchise network, there’s a clear runway for growth.”As private equity continues to expand its footprint in franchising, deals like this highlight the sector’s appeal to institutional investors. For Buddy’s franchisees, the acquisition marks a transition that could shape everything from marketing strategies to multi-unit development in the years ahead, reinforcing the brand’s position in the competitive rent-to-own marketplace.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/features/mergers-and-acquisitions/rent-to-own-franchisor-buddys-home-furnishings-purchased-by-private-equity-firm">here</a>.Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchise.org/">International Franchise Association</a> has released its annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchise.org/franchising-economic-outlook/">Franchising Economic Outlook</a> report for 2026, painting the picture for a positive year of growth after notable economic turbulence in 2025.“The resilience of franchising has enabled our model to adapt, endure and thrive in the face of challenging macroeconomic headwinds,”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaller">Matt Haller</a>, IFA president and CEO, said in a release. "After a year of recalibration, franchising is better positioned to navigate an improving economic environment than independent businesses due to tax certainty, lower interest rates and investments in AI that will propel brand growth, franchisee unit-level economics and wage growth for the franchise workforce."The report features key industry projections for the year, including:<ul><li>The addition of over 12,000 new franchised businesses</li><li>The addition of over 150,000 jobs — meaning the industry will represent nearly 8.9 million jobs</li><li>An increase in total franchise GDP from $549.9 to $558.4 billion</li><li>An increase in multi-unit ownership as current single-unit franchisees pursue scale</li></ul>In addition to the strength of the industry as a whole, the organization highlighted segment-specific trends.&nbsp;<ul><li>This year, child services and commercial and residential services are recognized as top performers, expected to achieve a 3.2% year-over-year growth rate.</li><li>A focus on experiential dining, rather than value alone, may drive full-service restaurants to outpace quick-service brands in output growth.</li><li>Preventive health care has risen to be the third-largest franchised industry, and it represents strong opportunities as consumer awareness surrounding preventive health care persists.</li></ul>In terms of growth markets, Texas continues to lead the country as the fastest-growing state for franchising, followed by Florida, Georgia, Arizona and North Carolina. Michigan, Ohio and Utah have joined the top 10 this year thanks to their relative affordability and the potential they offer for market leadership and long-term growth.The outlook for 2026 is upbeat, and the drivers behind it look different than they did a few years ago. More brands are putting AI and automation to work in day-to-day operations, which helps franchisees move faster on basics like scheduling and inventory and stay tighter on margins.The growth in multi-unit ownership points to a shift in how people are approaching franchising. More operators are treating it like a scalable investment, focused on building an asset, not just buying themselves a job.As the year ramps up, IFA’s data suggests growth in 2026 will be driven by those leveraging the scale of the franchise model, embracing a tech-forward approach to business ownership, and staying agile in an evolving business landscape.Find the full 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook report&nbsp;<a href="https://www.franchise.org/franchising-economic-outlook/">here</a>.

Highlighting child services and commercial and residential services as top performers, the organization predicts the industry will add over 150,000 jobs and increase its GDP by billions this year.

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<a href="https://www.jerseymikes.com/franchise">Jersey Mike’s</a> is preparing for a potential initial public offering after confidentially filing an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jersey-mikes-announces-confidential-submission-of-draft-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering-302746694.html">according to a recent press release</a>.&nbsp;The brand’s rapid expansion is a key driver behind this decision. Jersey Mike’s has grown from 2,387 locations at the start of 2023 to more than 3,200 stores in early 2026, positioning itself as a serious challenger to&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/what-subway-reviews-reveal-about-the-brands-franchise-experience-2729934">Subway</a> in the sub sandwich category. This growth has been further accelerated by&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/blackstone-acquires-majority-stake-in-jersey-mikes-signaling-ambitious-growth-plans-2727945">Blackstone's acquisition of a majority stake in 2024</a>.A major differentiator for&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-jersey-mikes-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2720908">Jersey Mike’s is its strong unit-level performance</a>. The brand reports an average unit volume of about $1.4 million for mature stores, significantly higher than&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-subway-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2722471">Subway’s estimated $500,000 AUV</a>.&nbsp;While IPO activity was relatively quiet in 2025, the successful public debut of&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.br.coffee/news-releases/news-release-details/black-rock-coffee-bar-announces-closing-initial-public-offering">Black Rock Coffee Bar</a> has raised optimism that more brands could follow. At the same time, several restaurant companies, such as&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/dennys-franchise-outlook-triartisan-acquisition-2731234">Denny’s</a>, have moved in the opposite direction, going private or exploring alternatives to avoid public-market pressures.Read the full press release&nbsp;<a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jersey-mikes-announces-confidential-submission-of-draft-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering-302746694.html">here</a>.&nbsp;Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

With more than 3,200 locations and backing from Blackstone, Jersey Mike’s positions itself as a top contender for investor interest amid shifting restaurant market dynamics.

How much can franchisees make? It’s a question many prospective owners ask before investing in a franchise. While earnings tend to be driven by variables such as industry, location and general management skills, a proper understanding of the key factors driving profitability can help franchise owners develop expectations that are realistic.&nbsp;Multi-unit franchisee&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangesh-patel-9368569/">Mangesh Patel</a>, who’s readying the launch of six&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beefobradysfranchise.com/">Beef ‘O’ Brady’s</a> restaurant locations in the Macon, Georgia area, shares insights from his franchising experience.<h2>Understanding Franchise Income</h2>Keeping operational costs in check can have a major impact on overall earnings. Taking a proactive approach to expenses such as food and labor, as well as payroll and scheduling, can help align actual franchise income with general expectations for the business.“I just had a meeting with a couple of people, and they said, ‘You talked about a 25% profit margin, but I’m only doing 12%.’ So, I looked at the figures they sent me,” Patel said. “Their&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/calculate-restaurant-franchise-profit-2730476">restaurant</a> food cost was running at 37%, which should be around 30%. The national average is about 32%. If I do things correctly, my average food cost needs to be at or below 30%. And payroll should run around 18%. But many people run 25 to 28%.”So,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/unraveling-franchise-earnings-how-much-can-you-really-make-2723935">how much can franchisees make</a>? Here are five areas to consider.<h2>Practical Tips for Prospective Franchisees</h2><ol><li>Control Costs From Day One:&nbsp;It’s important to monitor payroll, food and supply costs closely. Overstaffing and inefficiencies can quickly reduce profits.</li><li>Plan For The Opening Surge:&nbsp;Traffic within the first few months of opening is likely to be higher. It’s important to adjust staffing and inventory accordingly, and pay close attention to how those levels change as time goes on.</li><li>Invest In Training:&nbsp;Properly trained workers can help reduce waste and improve overall service, which has a direct effect on net income.</li><li>Understand Your Market:&nbsp;Each market is unique and revenue potential will vary depending upon location, demographics and competition.</li><li>Track Metrics Regularly:&nbsp;Food cost percentages, labor ratios and weekly sales data act as key indicators operations may need to be adjusted.</li></ol><h2>What Profitability Really Comes Down To</h2>Patel notes that if franchise owners manage labor and costs properly, it’s not impossible to achieve strong cash flow even in the first year, bucking some franchising trends.So,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-much-can-you-make-as-a-franchise-owner-2724761">how much can franchisees make</a>? While results tend to vary, careful planning, disciplined operations and a proactive approach to assessing initial costs are essential. But by grasping and guiding the elements that drive franchise profitability, franchise owners can maximize overall business earnings, scaling a business that’s sustainable financially over the long term.Want to learn more about franchise opportunities on 1851 Franchise? Be sure to visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/power-rankings">Power Rankings</a> to read more on brands making moves.

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