We have discussed on our blog about how businesses have the potential to expand quickly through franchising. Some of the most successful businesses in the country -- think McDonald's, for example -- have grown quickly through having a franchise in thousands of places around the U.S. Now, a brand that used to be somewhat ubiquitous around the country is having a resurgence and is looking for Florida businessmen and women to join them.
PDQ restaurants expanding, well, pretty darn quickly
As many of our Orlando readers know, finding a successful niche in the restaurant business can be difficult. Large numbers of new restaurants fail every year, due to strong competition, poor business planning, inferior locations or some other factor. So when a relatively new restaurant is thriving and expanding in a hurry, it's worth writing about on our Orlando business law blog.
Baskin-Robbins offering franchising opportunities in Florida
The largest chain of ice cream shops and tasty treats has its sights set on Florida. Baskin-Robbins is planning to expand their ice cream specialty shops in Florida, and wants to have more than 20 new restaurants started in the next couple of years.
CiCi's Pizza will expand in Florida with franchised locations
There is a reason why franchised locations of restaurants have proved to be popular throughout Florida and the rest of the country: they can be quite profitable for both franchisor and franchisee. However, there are several aspects of franchise law that someone not familiar with the process needs to be aware of before considering entering into a franchise agreement.
Fresh to Order to open in Orlando's Waterford Lakes in 2014
Fresh to Order, a higher-end fast-casual restaurant, will open a new location in Orlando's Waterford Lakes Town Center sometme in early 2014, it was learned this week.
Worker sues McDonald's franchise over debit card 'paychecks'
A recent issue that touches on employment law, franchise law and modern banking policies comes to us from Pennsylvania, but we thought it raised enough interesting issues that it was worth telling our Orlando audience about.
Rita's Water Ice sues Florida business over franchise agreement
Does the name "Rita's Water Ice" mean anything to you?
With 5 new franchises, Orangetheory Fitness bets on Orlando
Fitness fads may come and go, but from the looks of it, Orangetheory Fitness is planning on being here to stay.
'Better burger franchise' Burger 21 wants to expand in Orlando
Burger 21, a "better burger franchise," announced earlier this week that it is targeting the greater Orlando region as its next market for expansion.
Wawa opens ninth Orlando-area store
There are some chain stores and franchises that get people excited when they come to town.