No matter when or why you opened your restaurant, cafe or food truck, your success may lead you to think about what to do next. If you have loyal, repeat customers and amazing social media mentions – then take this as your inspiration to consider franchising. By Dawn Abbamondi

SPECIAL SECTION: FOOD + DRINKS

Franchises That Satisfy Cravings

No matter when or why you opened your restaurant, cafe or food truck, your success may lead you to think about what to do next. If you have loyal, repeat customers and amazing social media mentions – then take this as your inspiration to consider franchising. 

You can probably name five crave-able brands that you have watched start small then grow from one town to the next in your region. It happens all the time in this industry. Yours could be the next big thing!

Recently, these segments have shown great promise and are being sought after:  

  • Asian cuisines – Thai and Indian
  • Smoothies and bubble tea 
  • Alcohol infused desserts
  • Non-alcoholic (NA) bars
  • Comfort foods that fill body and soul 

Demand for great brands to expand is growing. Now may be a good time for you to transition from your single location into an opportunity for others to thrive like you. 

Open your eyes to create something that is bigger than just you, sharing inspiration, recipes and your leadership as a franchisor!

Franchise Opportunities More Than You Would Think

A common belief is that franchising is about food and predominantly QSR or fast food concepts. Of course, reading this magazine, you know that it is so much more. 

Be inspired by delicious opportunities popping up everywhere – in your town, if you take up the initiative to start your own restaurant. 

In addition to the types of business operations abound:

  • Day-part focused just breakfast lunch and brunch – no early mornings or late nights 
  • Locally sourced ingredients and an organic or farm-to-table focus
  • Beverages only – juices, smoothies, tea, coffee as well as wine, beer and cocktails – a cafe or lounge that creates community for everyone 

All of these and more can become the crave-worthy brand in your town if you answer the call to become a food and beverage business owner. 

Your entrepreneurial nature and their leadership is your recipe for success. 

Learn more today and get started! Franchise ownership in a food and beverage concept is a delicious opportunity.

Dawn Abbamondi, chief marketing officer at SMB Franchise Advisors, has over 20 years of extensive franchising experience in the coffee, food, convenience, gift and floral industries. Abbamondi leads the areas of marketing, social media, public relations, web development and lead generation. SMBFranchising.com, 215-370-7998, Dawn@SMBFranchising.com