Franchise expansion and multi-unit deals accelerate growth
Brands like Captain D’s, Hawaiian Bros, and Slutty Vegan are signing multi-unit development agreements and converting existing locations to franchises. Operators should explore franchise partnerships or multi-unit models to scale without heavy capital outlay.
From the sources
- Captain D’s Eyes Growth in Europe
- Hawaiian Bros signs 52-unit Florida development deal
- Fieno opens in Mumbai, cringing ‘life in Campagna’ to Colaba
- Slutty Vegan Announces First Operating Franchisee
- Slutty Vegan gifts Brooklyn restaurant to longtime GM
- Why Yum Brands is deepening supplier relationships
- Hawaiian Bros Signs 52-Unit Development Deal in Florida
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