TL;DR
Fazoli's set 12 franchise sales records in the first quarter of 2018, with five new restaurant openings and a goal of opening 12 locations in 2018. The brand's success comes after a 2017 brand refresh, with franchisees experiencing nearly three times the average industry growth rate.
Fazoli's started off 2018 on with record sales and the most successful opening in the franchise's history breaking the $100,000 weekly sales barrier. QSR Magazine detailed the brand's success noting five new restaurant openings since January and a goal of opening 12 locations in 2018, the most for the brand since 2002.
“We are pleased to report Fazoli’s continued success for the first quarter of 2018,” says Carl Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fazoli’s. “The key to our company’s success has been collaborating with our franchisees and listening to and understanding our guests’ tastes and preferences and we have consistently evolved our brand strategy accordingly. There has truly never been a better time for our brand and it is showing in our record-breaking sales and strong franchise development.”
The success comes after a 2017 brand refresh which included interior updates and menu innovations. Fazoli's franchisees are experiencing nearly three times the average industry growth rate.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on April 12, 2018. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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