
Fast Casual: Jersey Mike's adds to franchise sales team
Jersey Mike's added Stephen Sweetman and Corby Cronin to its franchise sales team, with Sweetman as senior director of franchise sales and Cronin as director of franchise sales.
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Jersey Mike's added Stephen Sweetman and Corby Cronin to its franchise sales team, with Sweetman as senior director of franchise sales and Cronin as director of franchise sales.

McAlister's Deli utilizes data-driven technology to enhance real estate scouting, identifying target markets and moving efficiently once a site is identified.

Eight outstanding franchise leaders share lessons learned from their careers, highlighting the importance of leadership, marketing, and strategic planning in franchise success.

McAlister’s Deli reports average unit net sales of $1,650,105 in 2016, with a strategic growth strategy to accelerate unit economics.

Arby’s Restaurant Group will be adding a casual dining chain to its portfolio.

McAlister’s Deli is a great option for multi-unit franchisees, with strong potential for growth and a total value proposition.

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS, emphasizes the importance of leadership and culture in franchise brand success.

Toppers Pizza is a standout brand in the pizza segment, with distinctive toppings and a strong franchise development program.

McAlister's Deli expands in Northeast Ohio, with nine restaurants open and several in development.

When McAlister’s Deli first opened its doors for business in the late 1980s in Oxford, Mississippi, the brand led the way in the fast casual segment of the restaurant industry.

McAlister's Deli expands to Western and Central Michigan with new locations.

Multi-unit franchisee group continues to expand McAlister's Deli throughout the Southeast, with a focus on developing new locations in the region.

McAlister's Deli franchisees gain access to benefits such as support throughout the grand opening process and a strong unit level performance.

Franchise Leadership Conference starts in one week with Shaquille O’Neal.

Analytics and data are being used to improve site selection for franchisors, combining science and art to make better real estate decisions.
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Roark Capital Group is acquiring Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, a 37-unit franchise, marking the PE firm's 20th restaurant brand.

Moe's Southwest Grill is partnering with Kellogg to sell Breakfast Bowls in grocery stores nationwide.

Kat Cole will become the president and COO of Focus Brands, overseeing domestic franchise brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, and Cinnabon.

Focus Brands, parent company of Moe’s Southwest Grill and Cinnabon, is transforming its business through technology and strategic changes.

Chef Maira Isabel Morales shares her love of cooking and its impact on her life.

Focus Brands emerges as a leader in the franchise industry, with a series of changes spearheaded by CEO Steve DeSutter.

Kat Cole, president of Focus Brands, shares career advice emphasizing the importance of assuming criticism is accurate, promoting maturity and self-reflection.

Moe's Southwest Grill surpassed Chipotle as Brand of the Year in the fast-casual Mexican restaurant category with over 650 locations.