Food and Beverage Franchise Articles

Javaology: Inviting, upscale atmosphere & whimsical décor

Bringing colour and a quirky scientific themed image to the traditional coffee house/internet café concept, JAVAOLOGY incorporates a commitment to fair-trade practices that will set a new standard for the meaning of 'gourmet coffee'

Subway Sandwiches: Be part of a winning team

Canas y Tapas: 'Our franchisees' success is ours'

From the solid base of Spain's leading restaurant group, Canas y Tapas has emerged as one of the most dynamic food and beverage concepts in southern Europe today. With a distinctive style that enjoys universal popularity, Canas y Tapas is poised to become a ket feature in many international markets, where enthusiastic customers will revel in authentic Spanish hospitality.

Ruby Tuesday: International expansion: Top Priority

Casual diners in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are already enjoying the atmosphere and quality food served by Ruby Tuesday. The US restaurant giant is now seeking organisations to expand its operations across Europe

Lizarran: Enjoy the excellence

One of the top Spanish franchise brands to turn domestic success into an international Master Franchise opportunity, Lizarran Tabernas Selectas has charted a course through Europe and the Americas. With further international openings planned, the group is seeking Master Franchisee candidates in new markets

The Counter: A 21st century burger joint

With over 312,000 burger combinations, The Counter is moving away from uniformity and bringing variety and customer choice to the modern burger restaurant

Javaology: Inviting, upscale atmosphere & whimsical décor

Bringing colour and a quirky scientific themed image to the traditional coffee house/internet café concept, JAVAOLOGY incorporates a commitment to fair-trade practices that will set a new standard for the meaning of 'gourmet coffee'

Ruby Tuesday: Modern American dining with proven appeal

Casual diners in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia are already enjoying the atmosphere and quality food served by Ruby Tuesday. The US restaurant giant is now seeking organisations to expand its operations across Europe. Stuart Anderson reports

T.G.I. Friday's: American dining...with a twist

With an international network that has been established for over 20 years, and a brand that has been strengthening its presence as a leader in casual family dining for over four decades, the T.G.I. Friday's concept will stand out for many Food & Beverage sector investors seeking a truly global brand investment opportunity. Stuart Anderson reports

Barnie's Coffee and Tea Co.: The brand with gourmet flavour

Combining a multi-site coffee & tea café concept with the distribution rights for its branded gourmet product range, Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. has put together a proposition, which it plans to take into markets across Europe via Master Franchising. Rachel Spaul reports

Chili's Grill & Bar: Chili's grill and bar

An American favourite for over 30 years Chili's Grill & Bar is building its international profile in 24 countries and seeks international partners to extend its growth into new markets Text: Chili's Grill & Bar

La Boucherie: Fine Authentic French Cuisine

French sit-down restaurant brand LA BOUCHERIE Restaurants has created a successful French covered market style concept that has seen it enter markets in Europe and Asia. The brand's focused International Development Department is seeking to expand further internationally by establishing relationships with suitable individuals as Master Franchisees. Stuart Anderson reports

Javaology: Technology meets tradition

A retail store developed with franchising in mind from the start, JAVAOLOGY has established a new and differentiated international coffee house and Internet café concept with a strong brand image and a commitment to fair trade practices that will set a new standard for the meaning of 'gourmet coffee'. Text: JAVAOLOGY "Science of the Bean"

Famous Famiglia: Deliver quality and value

With its international launch now underway, Pizzeria brand Famous Famiglia is seeking to transfer its success in the US, where it has been branded New York's favourite pizza, into overseas markets. Rachel Spaul reports

Blimpie: The next great step

The Blimpie brand has been reinvigorated with a new logo, restaurant design and new products. Rachel Spaul examines how this established international brand is taking a fresh approach to its global growth

Vino 100: Bottled for retail success

Engendering excellent customer loyalty by providing a fun, information-based environment and standing by every wine it sells, Vino 100 has been developed by a company with franchise pedigree to tackle the growing wine retail market. With continued US growth assured, the company is seeking partners for international expansion. Rachel Spaul reports

BB's Coffee & Muffins: Going places

Europe is the target for BB's Coffee & Muffins, which is planning to roll out its café concept via international franchisees. Rachel Spaul reports

Blimpie: A more consumer-driven, contemporary deli

A new contemporary re-branding and restaurant re-design has firmly positioned Blimpie as a pacesetter in the sandwich segment.

Figaro's Pizza: 'A recipe for terrific success'

Prospering under the dynamic leadership of franchise veteran and CEO Ron Berger, Figaro's Pizza has tripled its franchise network in the US since 2001, and expects to double it again by 2007. With 102 outlets trading across 21 US states, the brand has begun its international expansion this year by granting Master Franchises for Canada and Mexico, and Europe is its next target.

Famous Famiglia: A slice of New York

An industry worth US$30 billion a year in the USA alone, the pizza business accounts for 30.6 per cent of all quick-service food outlets*. As one of the fastest growing US pizzeria chains, Famous Famiglia has developed an authentic, trusted brand with strong market acceptance, securing the title of 'New York's Favourite Pizza'.

Juice Zone: 'Explosive potential in new markets'

As consumers pay more attention to what they eat, healthy alternatives are gaining increased exposure across Europe. However, when it comes to food, convenience and taste are still highly prized.

Subway Sandwiches: A winning strategy in Europe

It was 40 years ago in the summer of 1965 when an enterprising 17 year-old young man, who wanted nothing more than to go to college to study to become a doctor, took a giant leap of faith, hoping to scratch out enough of an income to pay for tuition.

Ruby Tuesday: Develop a High Quality Branded Restaurant

ONE of the three largest public companies in the bar-and-grill category of casual dining in the US, Ruby Tuesday has established 37 franchises in 14 countries outside the US.

Barnie's Coffee and Tea Co.: International Gourmet Pedigree

COFFEE beans are second only to petroleum as the most traded commodity in the world, small wonder when you consider that in many countries coffee is the largest single contributor to the food and beverage industry - in the US it is estimated to account for almost 30 per cent.

Subway Sandwiches: Streets ahead in Healthy Eating

Luigi Malone's International: Own a chain of restaurants

ARE you seeking a multi-unit investment opportunity in the restaurant industry that doesn't require you to be hands-on?