Food franchises find home in Springs
When journalist Eric Schlosser chose to base his 2002 book Fast Food Nation in Colorado Springs, restaurants were opening here at a faster rate than in any other part of the country. The city perfectly illustrated Schlosser’s vision of a fast-food nation with McDonald’s, Burger Kings and strip malls popping up all over town as [...]
Michelle Shah did a little baking before she bought into the Cookie Advantage franchise, but she never imagined she’d own a cookie business. Cookie Advantage is a franchise based in Tulsa, Okla., that provides freshly-baked cookies in personalized tins that corporate clients can give as thank you gifts to their clients. Shah worked for several [...]
Continue reading …Ted Byer will open the first Title Boxing Club franchise in Colorado Springs on Nov. 4 at 4663 Centennial Blvd. Boxing has historically been a rough inner-city kind of sport. But the workout is increasingly gaining popularity and the trendy Title Boxing Club plans to open franchises around the country. “The mainstream really misses out [...]
Continue reading …Mooyah, a new burger chain based in Texas, wants to expand into the Colorado Springs market. The fast-casual burger restaurant is looking for people to run two to four Colorado Springs franchises, said Scott Adams, regional developer for Mooyah. The growing chain aims to open 34 new stores statewide, but most locations will likely be [...]
Continue reading …A Colorado Springs company that has franchised throughout the United States announced its first international branch this week. Miracle Method Surface Refinishing, a bathtub, tile and countertop refinishing franchise, opened a franchise in London, Ontario, Canada. Chuck Pistor, Miracle Method President, awarded the franchise to Rick Frank, a former vice president of operations with G.N. [...]
Continue reading …Florida-based Brightway Insurance is looking for people interested in opening one of its insurance stores in Colorado Springs. The company’s CEO David Miller said he expects to expand his franchise into the Springs this year. He wants to open 40 stores in the state. It might seem like a big goal. But, Miller started the [...]
Continue reading …Which Wich Superior Sandwiches opened the doors at its first Colorado Springs location today. The shop at University Village on North Nevada Avenue is franchisee Jeff Gordon’s first in Colorado Springs, although he owns seven of the sandwich places in South Denver. And he plans to open another on North Academy Boulevard near Kelly Johnson [...]
Continue reading …Hoff & Leigh is expanding its commercial real estate business with a business focus that will range from the heart of Colorado Springs to out-of-state business prospects.
Continue reading …A new sandwich franchise is slated to open in University Village this March. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is a Texas company with locations in 22 states, including 12 in Colorado. “Outside of Texas, we have more stores in Colorado than anywhere else,” said Which Wich communications director Hala Habal. “Our Colorado franchisees have a really [...]
Continue reading …When Rob Taylor borrowed $5,000 to buy a Chick-fil-A franchise 21 years ago, he did it because he wanted to be his own boss. Franchising holds the same allure today and continues to draw entrepreneurs. Interest in franchise ownership historically rises during economic downturns and this one is no different. But buying one isn’t as [...]
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