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Food Franchises

We're all familiar with McDonalds and Subway and even franchise superstars like Dunkin' Donuts, Pizza Hut, and Denny's. However, the food franchise business offers a variety of franchise business models and are available from our franchise directory. Start a food franchise today by choosing from some of the top food franchises in the industry.
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Arthur Treacher's Franchise

  
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Arthur Treacher's food franchises have a history of quick-serve seafood offerings that has built a tremendous customer folowing in mall, in-line and freestanding franchise units. Food franchises, Restaurant franchise, Retail franchise.

WOW Café & Wingery

  
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The WOW Cafe and Wingery franchise serves wraps, salads and Angus burgers on Texas toast. Our restaurant franchises serve liquor and specialty drinks in a sports bar atmosphere with upbeat music and well placed TV's. Join our franchise team! Food Franchises

Scoops n' More Ice Cream

  
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For the past eight years, Scoops And More has been showing entrepreneurs how to establish and successfully operate their own ice cream business. We can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars by working with us versus a franchise.

Chock Full O Nuts

  
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NO ROYALTIES AND NO AD FEES. Chock Full o'Nuts Coffee has been the essence of New York for almost 75 years. It's powered everyone from Wall Street power brokers to the Men and Women in Blue to all our everyday heroes who keep the city running 24/7. Coffee franchises

Smoothie Factory Franchise

  
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The Smoothie Factory franchise opportunity has two distinct profit centers: Smoothies and Nutritional Products. This means higher store volume and greater traffic. The health food industry is booming and the Smoothie Factory is a top brand.

Stratford Catering Franchise

  
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Corporate and home service franchise catering serving award winning recipes at breakfast, lunch, dinner, corporate buffets, weddings, church events, office meetings and more. Business Services, Women's Franchises, Mobile Franchise.

Henry's Gourmet Jerky

  
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Henry's Gourmet Jerky is the mobile fast food business that will earn you return customers and great profits. This turnkey business has no franchise fees and a popular product. Packages starting for less than $2,000!!!

Papa Gino's Pizzeria

  
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New England's premier Italian restaurant chain in the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Sixty percent of our guests visit three times a month. Become Papa Gino's next Success Story! Food & Beverage Franchises, Restaurant Franchises.

Hungry Heart Diet Franchise

  
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The Hungry Heart weight loss franchise benefits from a national campaign for weight loss, nutrition and diet in women. Fitness franchises are breaking out all across America. Join The Hungry Heart franchise team! Health & Wellness Franchises.

Arby's Food Franchise

  
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An Arby's Franchise gives you the strength of a brand with a 40-year history of doing things different and better. Unparalleled marketing, franchising, and operational support. Are you thinking Arby's?

Kona Ice Franchise

  
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Over 400% GROWTH during RECESSION. The KONA Company is putting fun back on the streets. Amazing Margins, Protected Territories, Multi-Unit Potential. Kid's franchises, Mobile franchises.

D'Angelo Sandwich Franchise

  
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D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches has become New England's premier sandwich franchise with average annual sales exceeding $770,000 this past fiscal year while serving 13 million guests annually. Food Franchises, Restaurant Franchises, Retail Franchises.

Vendstar Vending Business

  
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Vendstar introduces the only vending machine to vend wrapped candy! 100% cash business, No employees, No Rent, and Work from Home! Start this low cost vending business part time and keep your regular job. Vending Franchises, Home Based Business

Manny's Neighborhood Grille

  
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Manny's captures so many of today's hottest trends. It's like owning several restaurants in one! Sports fans, couples, families, seniors - folks from all walks of life come in for the energy-charged atmosphere, warm welcome, and superb food at Manny's Grille. Food Franchise, Restaurant Franchises, Retail Franchise.

Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express

  
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Restaurant franchises don't typically focus soley on pasta. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express is a unique franchise opportunity offering quick service pasta meals that are healthy and serve award winning sauces made fresh daily.

Robeks Smoothie Franchises

  
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Robeks Smoothie Franchises are in the rapidly growing health food segment. In fact, revenues from made-to-order smoothies is up more than 80% in the last 5 years. Robeks appeals to all ages, gender and economic segments. Smoothie Franchises

Papa Romano's Pizza Franchise

  
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Due to its popularity, pizza is now a $32 billion per year industry. Papa Romano's is well positioned to grab market share as each man, woman and child in America eats an average of 46 slices of pizza a year. Pizza franchises, Food franchises.

HOODZ Food Services

  
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HOODZ kitchen exhaust cleaning services franchise opportunity will generate repeat, reliable and recurring revenue with a minimal equipment investment. We offer a proven system, brand equity, training and support that no one else is offering. Commercial Cleaning Franchises

Patrice and Associates

  
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Join the nations leading Restaurant Recruiting franchise. Our franchise opportunity possesses an immense database of restaurant & hospitality candidates & over 500 restaurant management jobs to fill at any one time. We are a recruiting engine and we need you!

Blue Chip Gourmet Franchise

  
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Our recipe for success will get you up and running with your own delicious, gourmet casual style cafe. A sweet opportunity with the right ingredients! Single unit and area development opportunities available in several states.

U-Turn Vending Business

  
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U-Turn Vending offers the very best vending equipment, the finest service, prompt delivery, to give service beyond what is expected, and to make your new venture one of enjoyment and prosperity. Vending Franchise Business, Home Based Franchises.

Wall Street Deli Franchise

  
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Wall Street Deli is a unique fast-casual restaurant that prides itself on our ability to offer consumers a large variety of upscale made-to order items. Food Franchises, Restaurant Franchise.

SALADWORKS Franchise

  
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SALADWORKS has grown from an idea, to a popular regional chain, to the nation's largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept. You can be part of Saladworks Fanatical Growth where you live. Food Franchises, Restaurant Franchises.

New York Bagel Cafe & Deli

  
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New York Bagel Cafe & Deli, the #1 bagel franchise in the country could be the opportunity you have been looking for. A food franchise that has had incredible growth and over 10 years of proven success. Food Franchises

Juice Zone Franchise

  
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Juice Zone is one of the world's fastest growing smoothie franchise concepts and a global leader in the fast casual food industry. This is a healthy food franchise business offering a turn-key franchise operation with the best menu in the industry.

Ritter's Frozen Custard

  
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Ritter's not only has premium ice cream and Lite Frozen Custard, it is a premium franchise opportunity too! This award winning franchise provides everything you need to succeed. Retail Franchise, Food Franchises.

Buck's Pizza Franchise

  
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Buck's Pizza franchise is a low cost Express Carry-Out & Delivery Pizza concept. Start a full-service restaurant or start slow with a Buck's Pizza Express Carry-Out and Delivery concept. Food Franchise, Restaurant Franchises, Retail Franchise.

Doc Popcorn Franchise

  
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Doc Popcorn has built its organization around one of America’s most popular and enjoyable snacks. Explore this amazing franchise opportunity. Multiple investment options, complete operational flexibility.

Bad Ass Coffee Franchise

  
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The Bad Ass coffee franchise of Hawaii is one of the industry's fastest growing and profitable business opportunities available today. Bad Ass coffee offers a a great brand name and a full range of support services to assist with your success. Coffee Franchises, Retail Franchises

Little Caesars Pizza Franchise

  
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Little Caesars Pizza is recognized as the world's largest carry out pizza franchises chain. Pizza is one of the world's favorite foods loved by kids everywhere and adults too! Own the Little Caesars Brand, a simple operating system and SUCCEED!! Pizza franchises, Food franchises.

TOGO'S Sandwich Franchises

  
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Togo's is the leader in the quick casual sandwich business, Togo’s has a proven track record in franchising. With over 240 franchise locations across that West Coast, we’re now looking for new franchisees to join our family.

Blimpie Franchise

  
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The Blimpie sub franchise concept is one of the most recognizable franchise brands in America! Blimpie offers a healthy food source and national purchasing power along with award winning marketing programs to assist in your success.

Food-Related Franchises

Food franchises or food-related franchise businesses make up an industry projected to have $580 billion in sales in 2010, which is approximately a 2.5 percent increase over 2009 sales.

Restaurants will have a huge impact on the recovery of the U.S. economy as industry sales represent 4 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product and restaurant employees comprise 9 percent of the U.S. workforce. Food franchises and restaurants as a whole are an important part of communities across America and a key player in providing jobs to the American workforce.

Given the current economy, the quickservice restaurant segment may fare better in 2010 than the full service category as diners continue to struggle with disposable income. The quickservice restaurant is typically associated with Pizza franchises, Sandwich and Deli franchise businesses, Smoothie franchises, ice cream, coffee shops and bakery shops.

Quickservice restaurants are projected to post sales of $164.8 billion in 2010, a gain of 3.0 percent over 2009. Sales at fullservice restaurants are projected to reach $184.2 billion in 2010, an increase of 1.2 percent in current dollars over 2009.

The eating-and-drinking place segment expected to show the strongest growth in 2010 is social caterers, whose sales are expected to increase by 4.5 percent. Among all commercial industry segments, the strongest growth is expected in retail-host restaurants (including those located in gas/service stations and drug- and grocery stores) with a 4.9 percent sales increase.

State Sales Growth
Colorado is expected to post the strongest sales growth in 2010 at 2.9 percent (2010 industry sales of $8.7 billion), followed by Idaho at 2.8 percent ($1.6 billion). Forecasted to post growth of 2.7 percent: New Jersey ($12.8 billion), New York ($29.0 billion), North Carolina ($12.8 billion) and Texas ($34.8 billion).

The top states by restaurant sales volume in 2010 will be California at $58.0 billion (2.3 percent growth); Texas at $34.8 billion (2.7 percent growth); New York at $29.0 billion (2.7 percent growth); Florida at $27.6 billion (2.4 percent growth); and Illinois at $18.7 billion (1.9 percent growth).

Consumer and Menu Trends
According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast, consumers will continue to seek value, convenience and expanded menu options in 2010 – and restaurants will deliver. Consumers forced to cut back on spending say they aren’t dining out as often as they would like, and this pent-up demand will turn into restaurant traffic as economic recovery continues.

The Association predicts that growth opportunities can be found in delivery and other off-premise options, cooking classes and other interactive guest activities, and using new media to reach new and returning guests.

Social media will become more critical to restaurant marketing this year. A good plan and solid understanding of those tools – including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and YouTube – can help operators mitigate the economic environment. “Word of mouth” has moved online, and more consumers use the Web to browse menus, make reservations, and get recommendations from other diners. Restaurants’ use of e-mail, Internet and cell phone text messages in marketing efforts is also a growing trend.

Restaurant operators continue to step up their efforts to go green, investing in energy-efficient equipment and fixtures, using recyclable materials and reducing their water use. Green initiatives not only help manage costs, they can also drive traffic. Four of 10 fullservice and 31 percent of quickservice operators plan to devote more resources to green initiatives in 2010 than they did in 2009, and 4 in 10 consumers say they choose restaurants based on their conservation practices.

Locally sourced food, sustainability, and health and nutrition will be the top trends on restaurant menus this year. Seventy percent of consumers say they are more likely to visit restaurants that offer locally produced food, and nearly three out of four say they are trying to eat healthier in restaurants now than they did two years ago.

The top 10 menu trends in the Association’s “What’s Hot in 2010” survey of more than 1,800 professional chefs (American Culinary Federation members) are: locally grown produce, locally sourced meat/seafood, sustainability as a culinary theme, bite-size desserts, locally produced beer/wine, healthy kids’ meals, half-potions, farm/estate-branded ingredients, gluten-free/allergy-conscious items, and sustainable seafood.

Ethnic cuisines and flavors are also a hot menu trend this year, including regional ethnic cuisine and fusion cuisine. Consumers are interested in trying French, Spanish, Japanese (other than sushi), Thai, Cajun/Creole, soul food and sushi.

For more information about the National Restaurant Association’s 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast, visit NRA 2010 Restaurant Industry Forecast.

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