The Effects Of Your Franchise On The Local Community

Starting a restaurant franchise is a fantastic entrepreneurial decision, and there’s excitement to be had as you build your first location from the ground up, steer it into the pathway of success, and reap the benefits that will follow for years to come. However, most of us may not have given thought to the ancillary […]

Why You Should Open A Restaurant Franchise Location In Canada

Starting a restaurant franchise is a fantastic entrepreneurial decision, and there’s excitement to be had as you build your first location from the ground up, steer it into the pathway of success, and reap the benefits that will follow for years to come. However, most of us may not have given thought to the ancillary […]

How to Plan Out Your Second Franchise Location

Opening a Second Franchise Location

For ambitious entrepreneurs yet to open their first restaurant franchise location, the title of this particular article might seem like putting the cart before the horse. However, the truth is that planning for a second restaurant franchise location is a lofty goal for franchisees who are looking to expand their portfolio, as well as their […]

How Your Franchisor Can Assist You With Your Restaurant Franchise

Franchisor helping franchisee in business meeting

Most people are quick to assume that the relationship between franchisor and entrepreneur/franchisee is merely a matter of licensing fees and adherence to brand guidelines, but nothing could be further from the truth. Part of the reason restaurant franchises are so successful has to do with the tools and aids provided to the franchisee both […]

The Subtle Psychology Of Restaurant Franchise Design

Designing a restaurant franchise involves understanding the psychology that attracts new patrons, and turns them into repeat visitors. Many people think it’s all about brand image and menu items, but the truth is that there are other, far more subtle elements related to the psychology of restaurant franchise design. Many of these operate in the […]

Tips for Opening a Restaurant Franchise When Inflation is High

Falling value of money during inflation

Inflation is no joke, but that doesn’t mean the business world grinds to a halt when it gets too high. While it does present an economic challenge for would-be entrepreneurs, there’s still room to invest in new business opportunities such as opening a restaurant franchise, provided you plan ahead. While it might be tempting to […]

How St. Louis Bar & Grill Benefits Local Communities

Group of volunteers helping at a charity drive

St. Louis Bar & Grill’s franchising model has allowed us to expand across Canada. What’s the secret to our success? Is it proper planning, marketing and branding? Sure, those all play a role, but an even bigger reason has to do with how we view our impact on local communities from coast to coast. We […]

How Online Reviews Can Boost Your Restaurant Franchise’s Sales

Restaurant franchises are big business, especially when they’ve managed to break ground from coast to coast, and have developed an international following. The use of digital marketing initiatives has allowed restaurant franchises to build upon their initial reputation to drive brand awareness and attract new patrons, and online reviews are one very important facet of […]

The Advantages Of Owning More Then One Restaurant Franchise Location

First time restaurant franchise owners have plenty of reason to get excited. This entrepreneurial pursuit is a massive departure from the bustle of the 9-5 workday, not to mention a portal through which massive success can be achieved with some good old fashioned managerial skills and hard work. However, some franchisees parlay that initial success […]

How To Harness Social Media To Attract New Diners

Social media is everywhere, and the business world relies on it to scale operations, promote and market the brand, and of course, attract new customers. Restaurant franchise locations are no different, and while the head franchise office already has company-wide social media accounts doing a large bulk of the advertising marketing, the simple truth is […]