Menchie’s is the top frozen yogurt franchise brand in the world. In just over 10 years, it’s grown from one humble location in Los Angeles to over 540 locations worldwide. Its self-serve model, wide range of flavors, and emphasis on a great customer service has helped Menchie’s grow rapidly and consistently. Menchie’s image is bright…
Jollibee is a Filipino multinational chain of fast food restaurants. If you’re from the U.S., there’s a decent chance you’ve never been to a Jollibee – it only has 35 U.S. locations, most of which are in California. However, if you’ve ever been to the Philippines, you’ve definitely heard of it. Jollibee is the largest fast…
If you have never heard of MOD Pizza or walked into one, listen up and go now! MOD Pizza serves pizza any way you want it and for a flat price. You want a pizza with all 30+ toppings offered or a simple cheese pizza (well, there are many cheese choices so ‘simple’ is in the eye…
Panda Express is the biggest Chinese fast food restaurant chain in the United States. They are especially famous for their chow mein and orange chicken – the latter of which sells up to 80 million pounds a year, or four pieces for every man, woman and child who lives in the United States. Most of…
At over 50 years old, Blimpie is America’s oldest submarine sandwich chain. Featuring huge classic subs, fresh ingredients, and a unique name, it’s a chain that’s beloved by many – though it’s certainly seen better days. At its prime, Blimpie had nearly 2000 locations. Today, it’s down to only 304 in the United States. The…
The origin of Applebee’s name is a somewhat difficult history to unravel. Almost nothing is mentioned about it on their website and, despite what most people think, the casual dining chain is not named after any of the founders of the business. Although the original name, which was much longer and more whimsical, did contain…
In 1993, Steve Ells, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, had the bright idea that burritos and tacos could be a million-dollar industry. Besides receiving his pedigree from one of the best cooking schools in the country, Ells was also a sous chef for one of the founders of California cuisine, Jeremiah Tower…
Ice cream is ice cream. Right? Well, sure it is – unless it’s Dairy Queen. Can you take a cup of ice cream and turn it upside down without all of that delicious goodness ending up on the floor? No? Well, you can if it’s a Dairy Queen treat. In fact, in Texas, Louisiana, and Canada,…
The small college town of Ypsilanti, Michigan might not be the first place you’d imagine a multibillion-dollar food franchise beginning, but that’s exactly where Domino’s started back in 1963. The original Domino’s location was located on 507 Cross Street in Ypsilanti (known locally as Ypsi) and was owned by Dominick DiVarti. The store was located…
Colonel Harland Sanders has been a fixture of the American consciousness for a few decades now. Most people would imagine that the Colonel, as well as the KFC brand, started in, well, Kentucky, but the Colonel was actually born in Henryville, Indiana, and the first Kentucky Fried Chicken was opened in Salt Lake City, Utah….