As part of this ongoing series, Restaurant Dive profiles emerging and established restaurant brands to explore their strategies for growth through franchising, which can help companies reach new regions. Operators are offering incentives, new store models and increasing support for franchisees to ensure that they are successful as they open restaurants.
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Franchise spotlight: How various brands are accelerating growth
Franchisors are increasingly turning toward entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators to expand their unit counts, and many are building significant pipelines.
Published Dec. 22, 2022
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Franchise spotlight: Sprinkles bakes up plan to sign 100 franchised units
By Julie Littman • Jan. 24, 2023The cupcake chain opened its first franchised unit at the end of 2022 and is eying extensive domestic and international growth. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Teriyaki Madness to double openings in 2023
By Julie Littman • Jan. 18, 2023The Asian chain is signing leases faster than ever and is on a trajectory to reach 500 units within the next few years. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Toppers Pizza expects to surpass 100 units in 3 years
By Julie Littman • Jan. 12, 2023A tenured executive team, long-term franchisees and a strong support system are helping the 70-unit pizza chain expand in the U.S. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Dog Haus to more than triple store count with 100-unit pipeline
By Julie Littman • Dec. 21, 2022The 51-unit hot dog brand is generating 10 to 20 calls from prospective franchisees each day, and expects momentum to continue well into 2024. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Eggs Up Grill leans into hot breakfast segment, accelerates growth
By Julie Littman • Dec. 12, 2022Twenty-five years after opening its first restaurant in South Carolina, the breakfast chain signed a 30-unit development deal, its largest yet. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: How Wings & Rings found new direction after rebrand
By Julie Littman • Dec. 7, 2022A year after changing its name, the company has boosted franchisee interest with discounted fees, new store designs and a more efficient POS system. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Berkeley-based Grégoire cooks up growth plans
By Julie Littman • Nov. 28, 2022Founder Grégoire Jacquet, who opened his namesake restaurant in 2002, has conceptualized culinary hubs that will prepare items for nearby franchisees. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Freddy’s targets 1K units with help of existing franchisees
By Julie Littman • Nov. 22, 2022The fast casual chain has a pipeline of 600 units and hopes to reach 800 locations by 2027. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: TaKorean turns food truck concept into burgeoning franchise
By Julie Littman • Nov. 7, 2022The six-unit chain is based in Washington, D.C., and is seeking single-unit franchisees in new markets. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: 810 Billiards & Bowling creates upscale eatertainment
By Julie Littman • Oct. 31, 2022The entertainment concept, which features bowling, billiards and bocce ball, wants to sign eight to 12 franchise agreements annually over the next two to three years. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Modern Market Eatery is ready to become a national brand
By Julie Littman • Oct. 24, 2022The 30-unit fast casual brand has already signed its first franchisee for 41 units in 11 new markets, and is looking for more locations to grow. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: Pizzeria Uno checks into hotels
By Julie Littman • Oct. 17, 2022By focusing on hotel operators, the company expects low upfront franchisee costs and faster conversion times compared to ground-up development. Read the full article ➔
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Franchise spotlight: District Taco to bring its Yucatan flavors beyond DC
By Julie Littman • Oct. 10, 2022The chain, which began franchising in August, plans to expand into more Mid-Atlantic states, targeting 20 to 25 new franchised units annually through 2027. Read the full article ➔
