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Lessons from paint-and-sip franchises, a wine bar concept and years of business ownership continue to shape the company’s approach to expansion.
Restaurant brands are experimenting with AI and robotics as they look for new ways to streamline operations and help franchisees work more efficiently.
Restaurant franchises are using tech, from AI waste tracking to frying oil management, to prioritize environmentally friendly practices and improve operational efficiency.
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Five-unit franchisee Pete John explains how Dillas Primo Quesadillas uses technology to support training, consistency and communication across locations.
As the 130-plus-unit sandwich franchise expands beyond the West Coast, Port of Subs is leaning on franchisee support and regional development to grow into new markets.
For scaling restaurants, tech builds culture by standardizing everything. At Döner Haus, for example, operations are automated so franchisees can “just show up and execute.”
As franchise brands scale across markets, design is no longer just about aesthetics — it’s a strategic tool for reducing costs, accelerating growth and signaling value to prospective operators.
For restaurant franchises, delivery is no longer just an added convenience for customers. It is changing the way brands think about development, territory planning and unit economics.
Fragmented marketing hinders growing restaurant brands. As Jason Purvis proved scaling Chick-fil-A, aligning operators with a shared strategy turns individual units into a high-performing market.