Clients

What do chicken wings, casual dining, and NOLA-inspired cuisine have in common? If they fall under the banner of Ballard Brands, we must be talking about the company’s Creole-influenced Wow Cafes, Boardhouse Serious Sandwiches, The Original City Diners, and the one-two combo of PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans and New Orleans Roast Coffee and Tea. Begun by brothers Paul, Scott, and Steve Ballard in 2012 and today consisting of 150 outlets, this culinary tribute to their home state of Louisiana is spreading the good word, and good food, of the area around the world.

It seems like a strange juxtaposition between business, but in the highly competitive world of in-vestments and customer service could you find a single company offering both taste tempting bar food and automotive paint and collision services. That’s exactly what Atticus Franchises have been doing since it began. This Atlanta-based private equity firm is focused on high return investment opportunities, with the WingStop casual restaurants and Maaco bodyshops the core of their extensive Southeastern US portfolio.

British eatery Wagamama is a company on a mission, and with core values like ‘fresh,’ ‘restless,’ ‘playful’ and ‘free,’ their goal is to spread positivity through nutritious, delicious cuisine from care-fully sourced ingredients. It’s all part of their desire to bring people and the community together. They currently have establishments in New York and Boston, but the company is looking to expand its reach in the US, hoping to leave diners refreshed and feeling better than when they walked through the doors.

TAMPA, Fla. (March 26, 2018) — Pronto Insurance, a leading Texas-based insurance franchise, is embarking on a major expansion into California and Florida with the help of location-intelligence platform SiteZeus®. Through this strategic partnership, Pronto Insurance is identifying profitable locations in new markets with confidence and clarity.

It’s an ongoing debate between burger aficionados – flame broiled or grilled on a flat-top. Some swear by the traditional hot metal surface, while others will only savor the flavor created by fire. Burger King has long been an advocate of the former, a position that has helped the company stand out among the competition. For Partner and Franchisee Broadway Restaurant Group, there’s a de-sire to beat the competition, delight each guest, invest in people, and dream big.

Rush Bowls is unique eats. Crafted from the freshest fruit, decadent yet wholesome ingredients, and offering up to 40 grams of protein, these morning pick-me-ups offering high nutrition along with up to five servings of fruits and vegetables. Launched in Boulder, Colorado in 2004, Rush Bowl is looking to expand its mission of bringing healthy options to the masses while maintaining a high level of quality and value.

Back in 1948, it was only one of 18 such businesses in the entire United States. Founder Joe Bahm opened the original Mike’s Minit Man, and with it, Indiana’s first automated car wash. Now, 70 years later, the renamed Crew Carwash is dominating the area with attention to service and commitment to their customers. With 30 outlets, including several providing self-serve wash bays, this is a company that cares about your satisfaction, while applying the principles of safety, integrity, fun, team-work, and accountability to each and every interaction with the public.

It’s the guilty little pleasure we can’t deny indulging in. From a cupcake piled high with buttery frosting to warm macaroon, coated in warm chocolate , sugar sure has charms to soothe any sweet tooth. Since 1996, dessert lovers throughout New York City’s West Village have been stopping off at Magnolia Bakeryto feed their need for pastries, cakes, cookies and everything in-between. With stores stretching from Los Angeles, to Chicago, Mexico City, Seoul, and Dubai, to Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait City, they are making old fashioned baked goods an international sensation.

It’s an idea that originated from the owner’s past…as a chemist? It’s a process so unique it was awarded a US patent. From humble origins back in 2004, it’s grown from two corporate stores and over 18 fran-chises to over 50 outlets…and counting. In fact, in 2017, Forbes listed it as one of the 10 best businesses to buy into.

The residents of Las Vegas know all about it., Since 2010, they have been lining up for the ultimate plate of chips, cheese, and toppings galore, as well as a myriad of other delectable dishes. Now Nacho Daddy is looking to expand, bringing their all-day breakfasts, Mexican-American “collisions” and vegan menu options to the rest of the world.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to create your own signature slider, where you have a choice of patty flavors, sauces, and combinations as well as many unique side dish options? Well, since 2011, Burgerim has been offering just that – a one-of-a-kind dining experience where you dictate the dish in front of you.

It all comes down to data. Successful restaurants have a few obvious things in common: great food, appropriate price points and competent behind-the-scenes managers to oversee day-to-day operations. But what does it take for a successful restaurant to transform itself into a powerful national brand? Two seasoned entrepreneurs have found a powerful solution to one of the biggest challenges of the foodservice industry, and it’s simpler than you might think.