Many chains are not aware that they can trim their tax burden by tapping the $11 billion reserved for businesses in renewal communities and empowerment zones. read more...
“Eat This, Not That” authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding have released their latest list of America's Unhealthiest Restaurants. read more...
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Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill redesigned its Web site to include a separate interactive page for each of its 68 restaurants and is testing an iPhone application that will allow guests to instantly sign up for the chain's loyalty club. read more...
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Years of experience and industry knowledge aren’t giving blogger Lane Cardwell insight into Arby’s Roastburgers.read more...
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Freakonomics looks at the top pedestrian-oriented cities, in part based on commercial opportunities. read more...
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A co-locating agreement will allow a franchisee to operate both businesses out of one location, aiming to boost off-season sales. The concepts will have separate signage and entrances, though they will share a back-of-the-house area. read more...
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FE&S' Dealer of the Year & Industry Awards Gala: May 16, 2009 Save the date for the 27th Annual Dealer of the Year & Industry Awards Gala, being held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. This premier industry event honors the Dealer of the Year and industry luminaries and provides great networking opportunities amongst cocktails, dinner, an awards ceremony and musical entertainment. Click here to learn more.
Profiles in Growth: Old Chicago: Three years ago, area developer Whitney VinZant was sifting through data on hundreds of franchise brands. Old Chicago--a concept featuring pizza, pasta and 110 international beers--caught his eye.
Learn more about these concepts, investment requirements and support services, or request contact from the company:
