The world of food franchising doesn’t lack for sub shops, fast Mexican and Chinese restaurants and burger joints. But barbecue restaurants aren’t nearly as prevalent, leading some industry experts to conclude that barbecue may be the next big trend in food franchising.
“It’s a simple matter of supply and demand,” said Tony Avila, the CEO of New Orleans’ VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a system of franchise barbecue restaurants. “We saw the opportunity to put a distinctive, hometown spin on a traditional Southern cuisine.”
Some of the reasons why barbecue may be the next hot trend in food franchising… here.