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- Learn the ins and outs of how to start a business in the fastest growing sectors of the food industry. From concept development to creating your business entity, we have you covered.
- Food Business Articles
- Hooters Flies the Coop? The Vanishing American Icon.
- You’re Invited: 55+ Ugly Sweater Party Wording Invitation Examples
- 105+ Authentic End of Year Messages to Employees that Look Ahead
- Will the Bonchon Chicken Franchise Work in the US? (Cost)
- Is Mountain Mike’s $1+ Million Ave Unit Revenue Worth It?
- Can You Open a Chester’s Chicken Franchise Under $30K?
- 45 Chuck E. Cheese Units Closed Forever. Will They Come Back?
- Updated List of Olive Garden Locations Closed Down Forever
- Is Old Country Buffet Still in Business? Bad News.
- Is Chili’s Seriously Going Out of Business? (Full Story)
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Learn the ins and outs of how to start a business in the fastest growing sectors of the food industry. From concept development to creating your business entity, we have you covered.
Food Business Articles
Hooters Flies the Coop? The Vanishing American Icon.
Once upon a time if you asked someone what comes to mind when they think of Hooters, they’ll probably answer three things: well-endowed servers, chicken wings, and beer. But these days, when you ask the same question, you might be met with a question:[...]
You’re Invited: 55+ Ugly Sweater Party Wording Invitation Examples
My wife and I used to host an annual ugly sweater party before we had kids. These parties became super popular in the 2010s where friends and coworkers would gather together and take silly photos to post online. I wore a variety of these[...]
105+ Authentic End of Year Messages to Employees that Look Ahead
Did you know that 71% of employees feel more productive when they feel like they are valued in the workplace? Sending a message may be a simple way to demonstrate you appreciate and care for employees as the end of the year approaches. As[...]
Will the Bonchon Chicken Franchise Work in the US? (Cost)
Korean fried chicken is in all the rage and we have the Korean Wave to thank for it. From Kpop music to Kdramas, skin care, and fashion, what the Korean Wave has brought to the United States is also their wide array of food[...]
Is Mountain Mike’s $1+ Million Ave Unit Revenue Worth It?
The pizza industry has always been a safe-haven for franchise investors and operators. The pizza business, valued at $58.3 billion in 2022, is an industry that's still in growth mode after all these years. Pizza is in demand during booms and a good value[...]
Can You Open a Chester’s Chicken Franchise Under $30K?
I've reviewed a lot of restaurant concepts, but Chester's Chicken is right up there at the top in terms of affordable franchising options out there. Unlike most restaurants that require you to rent out space or build a location, Chester’s Chicken, also known as[...]
45 Chuck E. Cheese Units Closed Forever. Will They Come Back?
Chuck E. Cheese is the place you wanted to go as a kid to play games and win tickets to exchange for prizes. At some point during the visit, your mom would force you to sit down for 10 minutes to eat a couple[...]
Updated List of Olive Garden Locations Closed Down Forever
Olive Garden is the beloved home of unlimited breadsticks, hearty soups, delicious salads, and a wide variety of pastas. They’ve been around since 1982 and have been a fan favorite for many years. They’re also somewhat of a cult classic in the American scene[...]
Is Old Country Buffet Still in Business? Bad News.
Once upon a time, Old Country Buffet used dominated the American buffet scene. You’d see them in strip malls and families were the main customers. Nowadays, you won't be able to find any Old Country Buffet locations still in business. Why did the Old[...]
Is Chili’s Seriously Going Out of Business? (Full Story)
I've got good and bad news for you. The bad news is there are less opportunities to get baby-back ribs at Chili’s Grill & Bar than there were only a year ago with select locations closing their doors. The good news? This American fast casual[...]