NC Economic Outlook for Franchisors
North Carolina's economic outlook was discussed in ALEC-Laffer's Economic Competitiveness Rankings.
· 1851 Franchise· October 28, 2020
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Famous Toastery — page 6
Famous Toastery is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 352 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Famous Toastery has partnered with Michael Waltrip Brewing Company to launch a breakfast-inspired beer called Classic Cinnamon Roll Ale [[2026-06-25 Michael Waltrip Brewing Company and Famous Toastery are Joining Forces to Launch (dee5de)]]. * Famous Toastery has signed deals to expand into Arizona and Virginia, with a 3-unit plan in place for Arizona [[2025-12-02 Famous Toastery serves up two more states (1da6dc)]]. * Famous Toastery has signed two new franchise deals for four restaurants in Arizona and Northern Virginia, accelerating its expansion in 2025 [[2025-04-02 Famous Toastery Accelerates Expansion with New Franchise Deals to Kick Off 2025 (4c3c67)]]. * Famous Toastery is partnering with Feeding the Carolinas to raise funds and awareness for food insecurity in their communities during the holiday season [[2024-12-03 Famous Toastery Partners with Feeding the Carolinas for Holiday Giveback Campaig (a86a5d)]]. * Famous Toastery unveiled a brand refresh, introducing a new physical and digital look, as well as new menu items and a loyalty program [[2024-11-18 Famous Toastery Unveils a Bold, Guest-Centric Brand Refresh (0804a2)]]. * Famous Toastery has brought its first location to Texas, marking a significant step in sharing its brand [[2024-11-13 Famous Toastery Bringing First Location to Texas (8c11d8)]]. * Famous Toastery has signed franchise agreements for 5 units in Raleigh, NC, and is introducing a new look, including a new logo, color scheme, and menus [[2024-09-11 Famous Toastery Expands to New Markets and Introduces New Look (4add7a)]]. * Famous Toastery has extended its partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver Michael McDowell through January 2025 [[2024-02-28 Famous Toastery and NASCAR’s Michael McDowell Switch into High Gear with Partner (75239b)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Bakery & breakfast.
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Florida's Economic Outlook
Florida's economy is expected to contract by 6 percent year-on-year in 2020 but will bounce back with growth of 7.6 percent in 2021.
· 1851 Franchise· October 27, 2020
Charlotte Business Journal Morning Buzz: Famous Toastery in Growth Mode Despite Pandemic
Famous Toastery plans to double in size through its franchising model, despite the pandemic hindering expansion plans for many restaurants.
· 1851 Franchise· October 22, 2020
Famous Toastery Forges a Path for Franchisees to Recover in COVID-Era
Famous Toastery CEO Robert Maynard implements a new point of sale (POS) system and provides health and safety guidance for franchisees to adjust to the industry's 'new normal' during COVID-19.
· 1851 Franchise· October 6, 2020
Top 10 Emerging Full-Service Restaurant Franchises That Are About to Take Off
Ten full-service restaurant franchises are emerging with 16 to 83 units.
· 1851 Franchise· September 29, 2020
High Country Press: Famous Toastery Reopens Blowing Rock Location with Charity Event
Famous Toastery reopened its Blowing Rock location with a charity event, supporting the Children's Council of Watauga County.
· 1851 Franchise· September 29, 2020
Famous Toastery Featured on Restaurant Business Magazine’s “Future 50” Highlighting the Nation's Fastest-Growing Chain Restaurants
Famous Toastery was featured on Restaurant Business magazine's “Future 50,” highlighting the nation's fastest-growing chain restaurants, with year-after-year storewide sales increasing by 38% in 2018.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2020
Famous Toastery Accelerates Franchise Growth With Plans to Double in Size Over the Next Two-and-a-Half Years
Famous Toastery plans to double in size over the next two-and-a-half years, expanding its breakfast-and-lunch-only concept across the US.
· Franchising.com· September 16, 2020
Famous Toastery Ranks No. 37 in Restaurant Business’ The Future 50
The Famous Toastery ranked No. 37 on Restaurant Business' 'The Future 50' list, measuring the fastest-growing restaurant concepts.
· 1851 Franchise· September 2, 2020
FSR Magazine: Famous Toastery Forges Own Path in COVID Comeback
Famous Toastery CEO Robert Maynard spoke to FSR Magazine about the brand's pivot during the COVID-19 crisis.
· 1851 Franchise· August 31, 2020
Nick Powills: How Burn Boot Camp Kicked My Butt and Taught Me Lessons
Nick Powills shares a personal story about his experience with Burn Boot Camp and how it taught him valuable lessons.
· 1851 Franchise· July 11, 2019
FSR Magazine: Is it Really Possible to Reduce Employee Turnover in a Restaurant?
Famous Toastery CEO Robert Maynard discussed how the company focuses on work-life balance and employee retention, with employees having access to the executive team and flexible transfer opportunities.
· 1851 Franchise· June 7, 2019
Entrepreneur Ranks Famous Toastery Among Top Food Franchises of 2019
Entrepreneur ranks Famous Toastery among the Top Food Franchises of 2019, recognizing its quality ingredients and commitment to excellence.
· 1851 Franchise· May 31, 2019
Why I Continue to Invest: Famous Toastery Franchisees Cite Corporate Support and a Top-Notch Product as Reasons to Expand with the Better Breakfast Brand
Famous Toastery franchisees cite corporate support and a top-notch product as reasons to expand with the brand, aiming for 55 locations by the end of 2019.
· 1851 Franchise· May 3, 2019
Top Five Reasons to Buy a Famous Toastery Franchise
Famous Toastery offers a competitive franchise opportunity with high-demand market segment.
· 1851 Franchise· May 3, 2019
Business North Carolina: Famous Toastery Announces Five New Locations to Open in North Carolina
Famous Toastery announces plans to open five new locations in North Carolina, offering made-from-scratch breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.
· 1851 Franchise· April 9, 2019
Charlotte Area News: Famous Toastery Expanding Throughout North Carolina
Famous Toastery expands throughout North Carolina, with plans to open 5 locations across the state.
· 1851 Franchise· April 8, 2019
What I Learned When Finalizing My First FDD: Famous Toastery
Robert Maynard, founder and CEO of Famous Toastery, shared his experience of finalizing the franchise disclosure document and the lessons he learned along the way.
· 1851 Franchise· March 28, 2019
Why These New Franchisees Immediately Signed to Open Two Famous Toastery Locations
Mark and Beth Labuskes sign to open two Famous Toastery locations after exploring numerous franchise opportunities.
· 1851 Franchise· January 30, 2019
Innovative Better-Breakfast Franchise Brand Famous Toastery Closes Out 2018 With Record-Breaking Growth; Lands on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 to Kick Off 2019
Famous Toastery experiences record-breaking growth, expanding its national footprint with an additional 20 locations planned for the coming year.
· 1851 Franchise· January 23, 2019
Famous Toastery Nabs Spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500
Famous Toastery ranks in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list for 2019, highlighting its strong brand presence and growth opportunities.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2019
Famous Toastery Announces Rankings on Franchise Times Top 200+ Franchises and Inc. 5000 List
Famous Toastery ranks on Franchise Times Top 200+ and Inc. 5000 list with 34 locations.
· 1851 Franchise· October 13, 2018
Famous Toastery Places In Franchise Times Top 200+
Famous Toastery was ranked in the 2018 Franchise Times Top 200+ list, with 32 units in the United States.
· 1851 Franchise· October 4, 2018
Famous Toastery’s Fresh Food Turns Customers into Franchisees
Famous Toastery's made-from-scratch breakfasts and lunches have attracted loyal customers and enticed prospective franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· August 29, 2018