I literally had tears in my eyes because I had to operate that restaurant seven days a week until I felt comfortable leaving. Franchise owners have to expand quickly, or they'll miss out About a ...

I write about the franchising, restaurant and food services industry. Potbelly Sandwich Shops has taken significant steps to transition from a corporate store model to a robust franchise system.

Ownership structure can significantly affect performance, profitability and other business outcomes, research shows. As professors who study family businesses, we were curious whether it could also be ...

Franchise concepts have a distinct edge over ... Friends talking and having fun together at ... [+] cappuccino restaurant - Life style concept with happy men and women at cafe terrace - Bright ...