From quick-service restaurants to delivering arrangements made with real fruit, these franchises offer great opportunities for entrepreneurs inspired by gastronomic delights.
When all else fails, food succeeds. Restaurant industry sales are expected to reach $566 billion in 2009, according to the National Restaurant Association. And even though economic uncertainty is encouraging more diners to put their pocketbooks before their stomachs and emphasize value when deciding what to eat, the restaurant industry still accounts for 48 percent of the food dollars spent annually.
Perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that food franchise operators generally report healthy business despite the recession, with many adding new locations and increasing same-store sales. That’s especially true for those who address growth niches in the field. One of those is healthy eating. The restaurant association said three-quarters of adults surveyed said they try to eat healthier at restaurants than two years ago. Another is value. More than one in four said they pay more attention to coupons and value specials when picking a restaurant. Read full article.