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How gourmet chain Burger Urge is re-writing the rule book

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At face value it’s an unlikely journey for someone whose career was in commercial real estate. “My He had bought in Competitive Foods’ Jack Cowin, bought the rights to the Domino’s brand and converted the business to an IPO. “If I looked at how fast food was done, and I saw an opportunity to reimagine our category. “I

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13 Interesting Facts About the Franchise Industry in the US

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Apart from QSRs, there are full-service restaurants, hotels and motels, car dealerships, real estate agents and brokers, beauty salon franchises, snacks and non-alcoholic beverage franchises , petrol stations with convenience stores, electronics stores and fitness centers and gyms.

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The Complete Guide to Franchises

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Today, franchises span dozens of industries and range from small home-based opportunities to global fast-food giants. Examples of Well-Known Franchises Here are some notable and widely recognized franchise systems across various industries: McDonald's: A global leader in fast food with a proven system and strong brand recognition.

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7 Reasons to Hire a Franchise Consultant

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Similar to real estate agents, franchise consultants offer their advice at no charge to prospective franchisees. This is where the franchise consultant comes in. A franchise consultant guides prospective franchise owners through the franchise investment process, considering their background, interests, and finances.

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Perseverance: The Secret to the American Dream

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Growing businesses bolstered Anand’s ambitions and he also started investing in real estate during the 2008 housing crisis. In 2014, after the accident, Anand started exploring opportunities in fast food. Sales in his stores grew from $400,000 to $1.6 He came to be known as the “turnaround king”.

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Mahana Fresh: Revolutionizing QSR

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Mahana Fresh was founded in early 2019 by veteran restaurant operator Dave Wood of Sarasota, Florida, who owned 17 Dominos restaurants for nearly 30 years and has been an investor and advisor in some of the most well known fast food franchise concepts over the decades.

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Which Industries Are Most Likely to Franchise?

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These businesses span a wide range of industries, including food and beverage (e.g., fast-food chains), retail, health and wellness, education, and services like cleaning or real estate. They provide entrepreneurs with the tools, training, and support to replicate a successful business concept.