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Wendy’s to Upgrade Logo, Restaurants

Posted Wed, 2012-10-17 12:15 by Don Sniegowski
Wendy's Reveals New Look for Restaurants
Prototype of Wendy's new look. Photo courtesy of Wendy's Co.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's announced last week that its brand is in the midst of a major upgrade. It plans to tweak its logo in March of 2013, upgrade restaurants, emphasize fresh ingredients in new menu items and better connect with customers via social media.

Five Guys Gets $100M in Credit

Posted Mon, 2011-03-28 10:05 by BMM

LORTON, Va. — Five Guys Burgers and Fries received $100 million credit facility from GE Capital, Franchise Finance.

Behind the Counter: Untold Story of Franchising

Posted Tue, 2010-12-14 11:55 by BMM
CNBC airs Behind the Counter: The Inside Story of Franchising on Wednesday
Dog bliss at a Camp Bow Wow?, photo/CNBC trailer

Englewood Cliffs, NJ  — CNBC will air its hour-long look at franchising, in  "Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising." Reporter Darren Rovell takes an inside look at franchising, not an easy feat, and reveals the surprising realities.

CNBC Documentary to Include BMM

Posted Thu, 2010-12-02 16:57 by Ed Teixeira

On Wednesday, December 15th CNBC will air an hour long program, "Behind the Counter: The Untold Story of Franchising." I can’t recall any television program devoting this much time to the franchise industry.

Five Food Forecasts for 2011

Posted Sun, 2010-11-21 17:08 by BMM

CHICAGO - One of the foremost food researchers predicts that there is major change in the air for the restaurant industry.

2010’s Twenty Largest Fast-Casual Franchises

Posted Sat, 2010-07-03 18:36 by BMM

CHICAGO – The year 2009 was tough for a number of big fast-casual franchise chains. 

2009's Ten Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains

Posted Mon, 2010-04-12 02:57 by BMM
Pres Obama visits D.C.-based Five Guys Burgers, 2009
Pres. Obama visits Five Guys /Image by Getty Images via Daylife