Swirl Passion with Purpose for Franchise Success

Second in a series of articles by Kathleen Wood I’m a firm believer in the American Dream…that if you are passionate and work hard, you can be successful.  In my experience, the restaurant industry provides one of the most promising…
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SUBWAY Restaurant Chain to Add 3,000 Locations Worldwide in 2013

With more than 2,000 franchisees actively searching for locations, the SUBWAY sandwich chain has aggressive growth plans for 2013. The SUBWAY franchise system is now the world’s largest restaurant chain, in terms of number of locations. In order to reach…
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Dickey’s Celebrates Customer Appreciation Day

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Heber City is kicking off this weekend with a customer appreciation day on Saturday, May 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dickey’s will be serving mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwichesfor just one dollar and…
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Togo’s Satisfies More Appetites At New Medford, Oregon Location

Togo’s Eateries, Inc., a “West Coast Original” since 1971, announced today the opening of its latest Medford restaurant located at 1310 Center Drive in the Harry & David Country Village. The new restaurant is owned by local resident and current…
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Don’t Miss the Party at Dickey’s in Vernal

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Vernal is throwing a party on Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All attendees will receive Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for only one dollar! “We’re excited to be serving the Vernal community…
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Brad Kaemmer Joins Tijuana Flats As CEO

Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. has named Brad Kaemmer as CEO of the fast-growing 93-unit Tex-Mex restaurant chain. Kaemmer will assume leadership of the organization next month, reporting to Tijuana Flats Chairman and co-owner J. Camp Fitch. Following a brief transition…
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So Much Flavor in Every Bite of Chili’s Freshly-Baked Flatbreads

First came pizzas, now Chili’s Grill & Bar is embarking upon a new addition to the menu – flatbreads. Available in participating restaurants nationwide, Chili’s is enticing guests’ taste buds with three flavors inspired by the Southwest. In true Chili’s…
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Burger King Introduces Regionally Inspired Summer BBQ Menu

Burger King is firing up the grill and celebrating the season with the return of its delicious summer BBQ menu. Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: BKW) today unveiled a line-up of thirteen mouth-watering menu items, featuring a combination of both new…
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Grand Opening of Dickey’s Barbecue in Tyler

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Tyler is throwing a grand opening event this Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and will have the chance to win free barbecue for…
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Quaker Steak & Lube Rolls Out New Menu

Award-Winning Casual-Dining Franchise Offers New Menu Selections This Summer The Award-Winning casual-dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube, known for its Best Wings USA and more than 20 sauces, has rolled out a new summer menu system-wide. The innovative menu will…
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First Watch Restaurants Names New VP of Franchising

Company prepares for continued growth in 2013 Award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch restaurant First Watch today announced the appointment of Kevin Hall as vice president of franchising, a new position for the company. Hall is a First Watch veteran, having…
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Dickey’s Barbecue Hits the Mother Lode on Mother’s Day

Move over dads, moms prove they may be the real barbecue fanatics in the family. Dickey’s Barbecue is pleased to announce record Mother’s Day sales. Year over year sales were up a full 25% and the company also reported the…
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Kitchen Nightmare Comes True for Arizona Restaurant Owners

It was a  “Kitchen Nightmares” first. In the latest episode, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay got so fed up he refused to help a pair of restaurant owners, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, of Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale, Arizona, salvage their…
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Improving on Perfection: Wendy’s Frosty Waffle Cone

For more than 40 years, Wendy’s Frosty has been one of America’s favorite sweet treats—and customers have scooped it up with spoons, straws, even French fries. Starting today, there’s another way to enjoy Frosty – you can bite into it,…
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