
Social Media Roundup: December 26, 2017
Wendy's social media team has more than 2 million Twitter followers, and has been featured in a reddit 'Ask Me Anything' session.
TGI Fridays is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1970. 164 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.

Wendy's social media team has more than 2 million Twitter followers, and has been featured in a reddit 'Ask Me Anything' session.

Sentinel Capital Partners acquired Captain D’s, the nation’s leading restaurant operator in the underpenetrated quick service restaurant (“QSR”) seafood sector.

General Motors partnered with six restaurant brands, including Applebee's and Dunkin' Donuts, to offer food and reservation ordering through its Marketplace platform.

The List Issue: Full-Service Restaurant Franchises to Watch highlights 15 full-service franchises positioned for success in 2018.

The Twitter hashtag turns 10 years old, having been first used by Chris Messina in 2007 to track trends and create group conversations.

Refranchising has been a hot topic in the restaurant industry, allowing franchisors to address financial and strategic goals by optimizing the mix of company and franchised ownership.

Sonic's Claudia San Pedro discusses her role in financial planning and investor relations.

Jean Baudrand, chief development officer of FSC Franchise Co., shares his experience of fueling the growth of Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and The Brass Tap through tapping into franchisee passion.

A Dairy Queen franchisee and his son prioritize mentorship and community involvement in their business, helping local students and employees.

International franchise development continues at a high pace, with a focus on key countries and franchises related to children's education, food and beverage, and security services.

Companies like McDonald's invest in office design to boost productivity.

Fazoli's new CMO leads overall brand strategy development, brand management, and research and development, and is responsible for driving profitable sales growth for the company's 220 franchise and company locations.

Ruby Tuesday ranks top healthy choice in a new casual dining survey, with a score of 33% in the Healthy Choices category.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes promotes Jordan Duran to Director of Franchise Sales to drive intelligent growth and development strategy.

TGI Fridays is rebranding its restaurants to better suit millennials, with a focus on a more modern atmosphere and updated menu offerings.

Chain restaurants are charging high prices for New Year's Eve meals, with some offering premium experiences.

TGI Fridays sold 175 stores to new and existing franchisees as part of a re-franchising program, ahead of schedule.

U.S. Franchise Jobs Bounce Back in June As of this June, U.S. franchise job growth has rebounded after a 14-month low, according to the ADP National Franchise Report.

Jersey City mayor proposes limiting commercial space for chain stores in neighborhoods to 30% of total space.

Taco Bell is launching a delivery service with DoorDash, initially available in select cities and expanding nationwide.