Game On: How To Apply An Athlete’s Mindset To Franchise Leadership
As the CEO of a leading franchise marketing agency, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many successful franchise executives across the country. What’s interesting is that many of these top performers share a common background: They were athletes in high school or...Shirley and Mike Humerian Celebrate 40 Years
2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Shirley and Mike Humerian of S&M Restaurants joining the BURGER KING® system as franchisees. The two married on May 1, 1983, and only a few weeks later, on May 27, they bought their first license to open a restaurant. They have...Mike Laird Honored at VFW National Convention
On July 26, NFA Board member and Southwest Franchisee Association President, Mike Laird, was recognized for his significant contributions to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation’s Unmet Needs Program at the VFW’s 124th National Convention in Phoenix. Laird...Redberry Opens Landmark 150th BURGER KING Location in Canada
Redberry Restaurants, the fastest growing QSR franchisee in Canada, proudly marked Aug. 31 as the opening of their 150th BURGER KING® location in Canada. This landmark store is the 10th new BURGER KING location built this year by Redberry and is an example of the...NFA Members Host Congressmen During ‘Bring D.C. to your BK’ Campaign
By Savannah Daly In early September, the NFA’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) began a campaign to encourage franchisees to meet with their congressional representatives during the October legislative recess. NFA Vice President of Legislative Affairs Misty Chally...
Burger King Franchisee Hosts Members of the House Education and Labor Committee at Restaurant
On Monday, April 26, Quality Dining Inc. hosted a visit with members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The BURGER KING restaurant in Davenport, Florida, is owned by NFA Chair Dan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick was in attendance, along with five representatives who serve...
Creating a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: What Employers Need to Know
There is hope on the horizon for restaurants as the COVID-19 vaccine has started to be distributed across the United States. As the rollout process has picked up across the country, many employers are expressing concerns and treading lightly when it comes to...
Evolution of BURGER KING: Restaurant Designs Through the Years
At the end of 2020, BURGER KING Corp. announced several new rollouts for the brand. From a new mobile-focused restaurant design, a new hand-breaded chicken sandwich and even a new logo, it is evident that the brand is stepping up its game to keep up with the...