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title: "Top Franchising Stories"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/26486287-0b3d-4598-9fd2-1df91b050b71
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/the-8-december-2-2016-8195
category: "Franchise Industry"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
published: 2016-12-02T17:12:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:12:06.715Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/e055a27522818bf59cf5a52e9ef755696354.jpg
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# Top Franchising Stories

**TL;DR:** An increase in consumer confidence could improve the performance of casual-dining restaurants over quick-service chains. Signal 88 Security is expanding its franchise system and targeting new markets, including Spokane, Washington.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2016-12-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/the-8-december-2-2016-8195).*

## Story

8. The Buzz: CNBC: “Consumers’ Upbeat Mood May Boost Casual Dining Fortunes:” An increase in consumer confidence could improve the performance of casual-dining restaurants over quick-service chains.

“Spokane Journal of Business: Signal 88 Targets Spokane, Washington for Development as Demand for Increased Security Grows in the State:” The brand expects franchisees who sign on to develop and own the market to thrive.

“KRQE-Albuquerque: Steps College Students Can Take to Stay Safe On Campus:” Signal 88 Security helps college students proactively prevent burglary while they’re away at school.

“Columbia Daily Tribune: Private Security Industry Grows in Columbia as Population Rises:” Signal 88 Security’s local office now employs about 40 officers in the area.

“Veteran Successfully Launches His Own Business by Joining Signal 88 Security’s Growing Franchise System:” Mike Daly explains how the brand’s supportive corporate team and network of franchisees are invaluable when launching and running a leading security business.

6. People Story: “The Wall Street Journal: Big Mac Creator Jim Delligatti Dies at 98:” The popular Big Mac made its debut in 1965 thanks to Jim Delligatti, a McDonald’s franchisee.

5. Profits Story: “Checkers & Rally’s Releases New Modular and Shipping Container Building Designs to Lower Investment, Accelerate Growth and Maximize ROI:” The 4.0 design model includes off-site built modular and environmentally friendly shipping container options.

4. Places Story: “NY Daily News: 26 Arrested After Fight for $15 Minimum Wage Protest Shut Down Broadway:” Over a dozen minimum wage protesters were arrested in New York City.

3. Columns: “This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Grammar:” Following the seven C’s of communication will help you streamline more effective business conversations.

2. In the Media: “What to Do Now That the Overtime Rule was Blocked:” The controversial rule may have been delayed, but fast-casual operators should still prepare.

1. Power Rankings: Through November 26, Buffalo Wings & Rings jumped five slots to No. 1; Papa Murphy’s (welcome to the list), Wireless Zone, Pita Pit, Signal 88, Famous Toastery, Alair, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK* and Wild Birds Unlimited also made the list this week.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Franchise Industry (sector)
- McDonald's (company)
- Wild Birds Unlimited (company)
- Famous Toastery (company)
- Papa Murphy's (company)
- Wireless Zone (company)
- casual dining (topic)
- consumer confidence (topic)
- security industry (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/the-8-december-2-2016-8195). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/26486287-0b3d-4598-9fd2-1df91b050b71).