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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[...]

By |Oct 16, 2023|Business, Franchise|

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|

Ultimate List of Fast-Food Restaurants Open Christmas Day (2023 Edition)

There is no one way to celebrate Christmas. Some spend it with a home-cooked meal of ham and potatoes out of the oven while others prefer to completely take the day off (even from cooking). While untraditional, some prefer to bring home a few[...]

By |Sep 28, 2023|Menu, Menu Design|
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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|