Habit Burger CEO Talks Potential Under Yum Brands
Russ Bendel sees a future for The Habit Burger Grill that includes 2,000-plus locations now that the company has the power of Yum Brands behind it. Tapping into a group of experienced franchisees won’t hurt, either.

Zunzi’s Is New Restaurant Adventure for Ex-Five Guys Franchisee
Before Chris Smith discovered Zunzi’s, he was skipping out on law school plans and convincing his parents to invest in Five Guys.

This Sugaring Franchise Offers Sweeter Side to Hair Removal
The popularity of sugaring has surged in recent years as independent salons began offering the service and beauty bloggers touted the less painful, longer-lasting results. “In the past 10 years of doing this, social media has really pushed sugar forward,” said Aimee Blake, founder of Sugar Sugar.

An Inside Look at 4 Emerging QSRs
Dive into the details of Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, Modern Market Eatery, Chick'nCone and Smalls Sliders.

Former IHOP Chief Exec Says Restaurant SPACs Easier Said Than Done
Everybody who’s anybody seems to have a SPAC these days, from Jay-Z to A-Rod to former President Donald Trump. But as former Dine Brands Global CEO Julia Stewart notes, raising funds for a special purpose acquisition company is far easier than closing a deal.

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Franchise Times Hot Takes: Writing Effective Job Descriptions
Take a look at our latest Franchise Times Hot Take featuring Zach Matook at Sprockets. For this edition, we’re covering how to write effective & compelling job descriptions to increase applicant flow and follow through.