(RestaurantNews.com) Food franchising has gone way beyond pizza and burgers. Today’s customer wants more variety and more convenience. In order to stay relevant and lessen the blow of Covid-19 pandemic disruptions, fast-food franchising has made some big changes. Fast-food franchises are more focused on drive-thru orders and app-based ordering, with customers ditching the dine-in experience for fast service and convenience. As a result, technology is streamlining processes and lowering costs. Multi-branding is also a growing trend in franchising, offering opportunities to share workers, equipment, furnishings, and more in a preexisting location.
From wings and chicken to BBQ and crepes, the opportunities in food franchising are endless. Here is a selection of top food categories and their benefits for franchise owners.
Wings
With a wing franchise, business owners benefit from carryout, delivery, and dine-in orders. Even when football and basketball aren’t in season, wing franchises attract both sports fans and non-sports fans for the great food and community feel.
BBQ
BBQ franchises give entrepreneurs the opportunity to offer this summertime staple year-round. Branded merchandise, alcohol, and third-party delivery partnerships add additional revenue. There are even regionally-specific BBQ styles.
Crepes
No matter the time of day, crepes are a delectable treat. Crepe franchises allow entrepreneurs schedule flexibility and family-friendly business hours.
Poké
Fast-food gets a bad reputation for being greasy and loaded with calories. Poké franchises offer healthier alternatives to burgers and fries. Due to minimal equipment requirements, poké franchise owners benefit from lower overhead costs.
The incredibly diverse fast-food industry has been a source of success for countless franchisees and has kept up with the times. Even with pandemic-induced disturbances, the industry follows what consumers are telling them.
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