On Star Power:
“It’s not a big secret that many TV celebrities venture into the business world at the top of their profession and limelight. Many TV stars have attempted to start their own businesses and brands. But in recent times, an increasing number of reality TV stars are turning to franchising to build their brand-power and to rapidly grow their empire leveraging franchising’s asset-light model.”
In the News:
- Can a New CEO Get Subway Back on Track? [24/7 Wall St]
- American Family Care Enlists 919 Marketing to Boost Franchise Development [Franchising.com]
- Houlihan’s Restaurants Parent Files for Bankruptcy [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- Krystal Names New Executive Leadership as CEO & CFO Exit [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Kicks Off New Refreshed Restaurant Model [RestaurantNews.com]
- Applebee’s Franchisee Expands Portfolio to Wisconsin [RestaurantNews.com]
- Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s Back With 72andSunny as Creative AOR [Adweek]
- Subway names John Chidsey CEO [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- Donut Bar’s Expansion Plans Hit Roadblocks Amid 3 Store Closings [Pacific]
- Udenna Corporation Buys Wendy’s Philippines Restaurants [QSR]
- Toast Wants to Fund Your Restaurant Business Through New Toast Capital Program [The Spoon]
- Little Caesars Targets International Markets in Next Growth Phase [Franchise Times]
- Former Tim Hortons Executive Hired to Lead Franchisee Group That Sued Company [Financial Post]
- Huddle House Names Tim Linderman CDO [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- Global Franchise Group Welcomes New Chief Development Officer [PR Newswire]
- Blaze Pizza Makes Mandy Shaw’s CEO Position Permanent [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- Home Care Franchises Winning the Sales Game [Home Health Care News]
- Nathan’s Famous Partners with 2 Agencies to Focus on Franchise Sales [Yahoo! Finance]
- Subway is Scrambling to Put the Brakes on Store Closings [New York Post]
- TGI Fridays Agrees to Deal to Take it Public [Nation’s Restaurant News]
- Should Pizza Chains Work with Thurd Party Delivery? [Restaurant Business]
- Edible Arrangements Debuts Incredible Edibles Product Line [Yahoo! Finance]
- Paul Macaluso Named CEO of Another Broken Egg Cafe [Nation’s Restaurant News]