Food Business2020-12-29T12:57:42-05:00

Food Business Articles

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[...]

By |Oct 12, 2023|Business, Franchise|

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[...]

By |Oct 9, 2023|Business, Franchise|

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[...]

By |Oct 6, 2023|Business, Franchise|

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[...]

By |Sep 25, 2023|Business, Franchise|

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[...]

By |Sep 19, 2023|Business, Franchise|

Are BJ’s Restaurants Closing Everywhere? (The Full Story)

Are all BJ’s Restaurant locations closing down? While the company closed some unprofitable locations over the past few years, I'm happy to report that this chain is very much still in business. In fact, the company has announced plans to expand to 425 locations[...]

By |Sep 19, 2023|Business, Franchise|

The Real Gong Cha Franchise Costs: Risks & Profit Margin

With its origins in Taiwan and Hong Kong, the milk tea craze has officially made its way to the United States with the industry projections of a compound annual growth rate (or CAGR) of 8.9% through 2030. One milk tea brand that’s been gaining traction[...]

By |Sep 18, 2023|Business, Franchise|

Is Fazoli’s Franchise Worth the $783k Minimum Investment?

Italian cuisine remains as one of the most popular cuisines in the world, particularly in the United States of America. So if you’re thinking of getting into the food business, one franchise to consider is Fazoli’s. A classic in the fast casual restaurant scene,[...]

By |Sep 18, 2023|Business, Franchise|

Can You Franchise a Pickleball Club? (Total Cost + Options)

At this point, you know Pickleball has become a cultural phenomena that has captured the attention of young and old players alike. The sport, which was invented in 1965, was played by 36.5 million people in the United States in 2022. Known as the[...]

By |Sep 10, 2023|Business, Franchise|

17 Unique Pros and Cons of Investing in a Restaurant Franchise

When you look around the neighborhood, you’ll most probably see a number of familiar restaurant franchises from McDonald's to KFC. These global brands franchises provide employment opportunties in local communities and push the economy forward. In fact, the franchising industry produces $787.5 billion yearly[...]

By |Sep 8, 2023|Business, Franchise|