These 6 restaurant chains skyrocketed in growth during the pandemic and now are courting new franchisees. Here's what it takes to open and run an El Pollo Loco, Jack in the Box, Noddles and Company, and others.
Summary List Placement National restaurant chains such as Domino's Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill , McDonald's, Wingstop , and Taco Bell thrived during the pandemic thanks to strong digital and delivery ordering platforms, menu popularity, and drive-thru lanes. But they aren't the only businesses to find success during the pandemic. Some midsize brands, including those in turnaround mode prior to the pandemic, are coming out of the health crisis with bullish plans for franchising growth and looking for franchise partners to make their ambitious plans come to life. Among the unlikely successes include Jack in the Box, Noodles Company, El Pollo Loco, and Fazoli's. When comparing critical sales metrics called same-store sales, Jack in the Box even outperformed burger rivals McDonald's and Burger King. As a result, Jack in the Box, known for its all-day breakfast, is relaunching its franchising program after putting it on pause for 10 years. "Over the last year, we've really proved that during the pandemic, we can be pandemic resistant," said Darin Harris, the CEO of Jack in the Box. "We've been receiving interest from outside franchisees and existing.
These 6 restaurant chains skyrocketed in growth during the pandemic and now are courting new franchisees. Here's what it takes to open and run an El Pollo Loco, Jack in the Box, Noddles and Company, and others.
Summary List Placement National restaurant chains such as Domino's Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill , McDonald's, Wingstop , and Taco Bell thrived during the pandemic thanks to strong digital and delivery ordering platforms, menu popularity, and drive-thru lanes. But they aren't the only businesses to find success during the pandemic. Some midsize brands, including those in turnaround mode prior to the pandemic, are coming out of the health crisis with bullish plans for franchising growth and looking for franchise partners to make their ambitious plans come to life. Among the unlikely successes include Jack in the Box, Noodles Company, El Pollo Loco, and Fazoli's. When comparing critical sales metrics called same-store sales, Jack in the Box even outperformed burger rivals McDonald's and Burger King. As a result, Jack in the Box, known for its all-day breakfast, is relaunching its franchising program after putting it on pause for 10 years. "Over the last year, we've really proved that during the pandemic, we can be pandemic resistant," said Darin Harris, the CEO of Jack in the Box. "We've been receiving interest from outside franchisees and existing.