
Affordable Franchising
Low-cost franchise models can make it possible to start a business for less than $10,000, with brands like JAN-PRO and Happy Joe's offering affordable options.
Steak 'n Shake is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 46 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Burger.

Low-cost franchise models can make it possible to start a business for less than $10,000, with brands like JAN-PRO and Happy Joe's offering affordable options.

Steak 'n Shake, a 24/7 restaurant, offers a franchise opportunity with 199 company-operated restaurants, 159 franchise partner units, and 178 franchised units.

This month's news roundup includes stories on post-COVID recovery, restaurant reopenings, and business growth and change.
Steak n Shake launches a new owner-operator model, awarding restaurants to operators who provide legendary customer service, with average earnings of $161,000 in the first year.

Kim Andereck, Director of Franchise Development for Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, has nearly 40 years of franchise development experience and has sold thousands of franchises for various brands.
Captain D's unveils a new 'Express' restaurant prototype, designed to drive franchise development in untapped markets and provide flexibility and cost savings for franchisees.

Five burger franchises to buy in 2020, including Zac's Burgers and Steak 'n Shake.
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. has appointed Tim Hackbardt as Chief Marketing Officer, a restaurant industry veteran with over 27 years of experience.

10 regional franchise restaurants are highlighted, including Culver's, Runza, and Golden Krust, showcasing unique culinary styles and signature foods.

Bar Louie closes 38 stores and files for bankruptcy, with lenders acting as 'stalking horse' bidders on the acquisition.

Steak ‘n Shake temporarily shut down over 100 stores as part of refranchising plans, aiming to maintain quality standards across the board.

A federal judge has ruled in favor of 286 store managers in a class-action suit against Steak 'n Shake, ordering the company to pay $7.7 million in unpaid overtime wages.

Steak 'n Shake closes 46 corporate stores amid sales decline.

Steak 'n Shake hopes to right the ship with a Chick-fil-A-inspired model, addressing poor scaling and customer service issues.

Burgers are a staple in many people’s diets throughout the world.

Burger King and Wendy’s report growth in the second quarter, while Sonic Corp. and Steak 'n Shake decline in sales.

As technology improves, companies look to find new ways to utilize these mediums to grow their businesses.

Toppers Pizza's vice president of supply chain, Donette Beattie, ensures that customers receive the highest-quality ingredients possible.

Indiana is a major hub for franchising, with 18,350 franchise establishments providing 216,000 jobs and $15.5 billion in economic output.

Toppers Pizza's new vice president of supply chain aims to provide high-quality ingredients for the brand's customers.

Brent West and his wife Jasmine invest over $1 million in Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opportunity.

1851 Franchise has unveiled its Top 40 Franchise Development Websites, highlighting five franchise websites that are raising the bar.