Publications in the Mainland Community: Sitemap > 2018 > January
- Fast Casual: Chipotle offering free delivery for Super Bowl weekend
- Yahoo! Finance: US companies added healthy 234,000 jobs in January
- Why I Franchised My Business: Dan DiZio of Philly Pretzel Factory
- The New York Times: The Follower Factory
- TechCrunch: Instagram Now Allows Businesses to Schedule Their Posts
- QSR Magazine: Biggby's Inclusive Approach to the Coffee Culture
- 25 Conferences for Franchise Brands in 2018
- Fast Casual: California Tortilla expanding in North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas
- CNBC: Consumer confidence jumps as Americans expect 2017 momentum to continue
- Top 10 Franchise Expos of 2018
- AdAge: How Brands Can Avoid Super Bowl-Induced Temporary Insanity
- Fast Casual: US Restaurant Chains Relying on Value Meals, New Menu Items to Drive Traffic in 2018
- QSR Magazine: McDonald's to Invest $2.4 Billion on Upgrades in 2018
- Why I Franchised My Brand: Robert Maynard, Famous Toastery
- QSR Magazine: Pizza Patrón Reveals New Brand Look, Preps for Growth
- Fast Casual: Meatheads CEO Explains How an Amazon Prime Mindset is Changing the Fast Casual Industry
- 7 Reasons Why Franchisors Fail
- IFA: Franchise Sector Expected to Outpace U.S. Economy-Wide Job Creation in 2018, According to New IFA Economic Outlook Survey
- Nation’s Restaurant News: How Social Media Can Impact Foot Traffic
- QSR Magazine: Panera Preemptively Recalls Cream Cheese Products
- Sean Fitzgerald, 1851's Franchising expert with 10 Reasons Why Franchisees Fail
- Fast Casual: Slim Chickens leaving mark on UK
- Nation’s Restaurant News: Data: The optimal table turnover time is 45 minutes
- Franchisee to Franchisor: What I learned as a franchisee that helped me become a franchisor
- Business Insider: KFC Just Revealed Reba McEntire Will Be its First Female Colonel Sanders
- The 8 | January 26, 2018
- Starbucks Tests Cashless Store as More Customers Buy Coffee with Their Phones
- Fast Casual: Rush Bowls inks Texas deal
- 10 Reasons New Franchisors Should Join the IFA
- Fast Casual: Franchise Focus: Irish burger joint rocketing to success
- Salespeople Are More Important Than You Think
- Nation’s Restaurant News: The Power List 2018: The 50 most influential people in foodservice
- 20 New Franchisors to Watch
- Nation’s Restaurant News: Don’t Ignore Generation Z
- QSR Magazine: What Trump’s Tax Reform Means for Restaurants
- QSR Magazine; Classic Chain Pizza Inn Gets in the Quick-Service Game
- The 2 Things New Franchisors Need to Do in Year 1 of Franchising
- Fast Casual: Turkish-American sisters now franchising Flatbread Grill
- Nation’s Restaurant News: Subway names new director of global operations
- Why I Started to Franchise: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and Pretty In Paint Parties
- CNBC: McDonald’s Franchisees Expect New Dollar Menu to Boost Sales in Early 2018
- eMarketer: Instagram Influencer Marketing Doubled in 2017
- Fast Casual: Melt Shop plants 1st international flag in Kuwait
- 10 Franchise Industry Statistics
- QSR Magazine: Naf Naf Changes Name, Rebrands with Growth in Sight
- TechCrunch: Investing in tech for hospitality and food, Almanac Investments raises $30 million
- Why I Franchised My Business
- Adweek: How Brands from Subway to Maserati Are Using Instagram Effectively
- Nation’s Restaurant News: Panera Petitions FDA for Clear ‘Egg’ Definition
- 5 Things to Do Before Franchising Your Business
- QSR Magazine: What to Expect from Taco Bell in 2018
- 3 Things Franchisors Wish They Knew When Franchising Their Business
- QSR Magazine: This Super Bowl, Pizza Hut Is Offering America a Chance to Win Free Pizza
- Nation’s Restaurant News: California Pizza Kitchen Names Jim Hyatt CEO
- What Should New Franchisors Expect When it Comes to Lead Generation?
- AdWeek: Spotify Gets Into Pet Adoption After Learning Dogs Have Their Own Musical Tastes
- 7 Social Media New Year's Resolutions for Brands
- Fortune Magazine Ranks Starbucks 5th Most Admired Company
- The 8 | January 19, 2018
- Yahoo Finance: Amazon Raises Monthly Fee for Prime Service by 18 Percent
- Fast Casual: Fazoli's ends 2017 with growth spurt
- How Much Does It Cost to Franchise My Business?
- How to Pick a Franchise PR Agency
- Five Things I Wish I Knew When I Decided to Franchise My Business
- Fox Business: U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to 45-Year Low
- TechCrunch: Apple Pledges $350 Billion Investment in US Economy over Next Five Years
- QSR Magazine: Starbucks Begins Testing Cashless Store in Seattle
- The 3 Categories of Franchise State Registration Requirements
- Why I Franchised My Business: Toppers Pizza, Welcomemat Services and Coolgreens
- Adweek: YouTube Is Finally Addressing Brand Safety Fears with These 3 Changes
- Franchise Times: Tony Roma’s Opening First U.S. Franchise in Six Years
- QSR Magazine: Dunkin' Debuts Next Generation Store, Special Drive Thru
- 10 Reasons Not to Franchise Your Business
- Why I Franchised My Business
- QSR Magazine: McDonald’s Renews Sustainable Packaging Goals
- Fast Casual: Caliburger customers can order, pay with a smile
- 10 Tips on When It’s Time to Franchise a Business
- 4 Things That Have Changed in the Franchising Industry Since President Trump’s Inauguration
- Entrepreneur Magazine Releases 2018 Franchise 500 Ranking
- QSR Magazine: 4 Financial Factors to Watch in 2018
- 5 Things That Typically Happen When I First Inquire About Owning a Franchise
- QSR Magazine: Restaurant Industry Reports 1st Quarter of Growth in 2 Years
- NPR: Facebook Rolls Out New Plan For News Feed with More Posts from Friends and Family
- The 8 | January 12, 2018
- Fast Casual: LevelUp launches broadcast service to drive restaurant discovery
- How much working capital should you have to be successful when you open?
- How to Create an “Undercover Boss” Moment in Your Advertising
- 4 Ways to Set Franchisees Up for Success in a Digital World
- Bloomberg: Google Quietly Buys U.K. Sound Tech Startup Redux
- QSR Magazine: Domino’s CEO Leaving, but Not for Chipotle
- Fast Casual: Garbanzo offering earth-friendly dinnerware
- How to Buy a Franchise: What You Should Know Before You Invest
- Why I Became a Franchisee: Experienced Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Franchisee Opens In-Home Care Franchise to Give Back to His Hometown
- Adweek: Ikea Wants You to Pee on This Ad. If You’re Pregnant, It Will Give You a Discount on a Crib
- QSR Magazine: White Castle to Launch Delivery Nationwide
- Nation's Restaurant News: Starbucks rolls out lighter Blonde Espresso nationwide
- 6 Tips for Marketing in New Locations
- “Why I Became a Franchisee”: 3 People Share 3 Reasons
- Fox Business: Red Robin eliminates bus boys as restaurants combat minimum wage hikes
- Adweek: Marketers Are Racing to Reach Rapidly Growing Audiences on Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home
- Nation’s Restaurant News: Ruby Tuesday Names Permanent CEO Ahead of Schedule
- Fast Casual: I Love Mac & Cheese launches franchise program
- 6 Ways to Build Your Local Network
- Fox Business: Five Retailers that Won the Christmas War
- Fast Casual: Cauldron Ice Cream going to Ontario
- What is an FDD?
- 1851 Unhappy Franchisee: 10 Reasons Why I Would Make a Bad Franchisee
- 5 Steps to Take to Find the Perfect Franchise for You
- Los Angeles Times: Dunkin’ Donuts Eliminates All Artificial Dyes from Doughnuts at U.S. Stores
- The 8 | January 5, 2018
- QSR Magazine: Taco Bell Bolsters Leadership, Hires New President
- Fast Casual: Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs 26-unit deal
- 15 Brands for First Time Franchisees
- Dilly Dilly, Bud Light. I’m Sending You to the Pit of Misery
- 3 Important Tips from Existing Owners about Going Multi-Unit
- USA Today: Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries to Debut for $1
- Fox Business: US Businesses Add a Strong 250,000 Jobs in December
- TechCrunch: Instagram tests letting users post Stories directly to WhatsApp
- 3 Things to Expect When Buying a Franchise
- Buying for The Future: How to Project Growth in a Franchise
- Adweek: Here’s How Brands Should Be Using Facebook Live
- CNBC: Amazon Grabbed 4 Percent of All US Retail Sales in 2017
- QSR Magazine: McDonald's is Testing a New Fresh-Beef Burger
- 6 Things Franchisors Wish Prospects Would Know About Buying a Franchise
- Sizing Up The Opportunity: How To Tackle Your First Franchise Business
- Fox Business: Will Cold Snap Chill the U.S. Economy?
- CNNMoney: Here’s Where the Minimum Wage Is Going up in 2018
- QSR Magazine: 9 Trends That Defined Quick Service in 2017
- 4 Tips for Engaging a Franchise Lawyer
- 6 Things Veteran Franchisees Wish They Knew As First-Timers
- 10 Tips from Franchisees on Buying a Franchise