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Best Undiscovered Franchises Named Best of 2006 by QSR Magazine

by Sean Kelly on December 4th, 2006

qsrbest300.gifThanks, QSR Magazine, for recognizing IdeaFarm’s “Best Undiscovered Franchises” Guide in its “Best of 2006″ cover story, and featuring us on the cover right next to Wingstop spokesman Troy Aikman.

According to QSR Magazine feature intro, those featured in the Best of 2006 were saluted for “their ingenuity and impact,” and “represent the best of our industry…”

Also recognized was the International Franchise Association’s MinorityFran program, the El Pollo Loco franchisee support program, Rebranding initiatives by Dunkin’ Donuts and Auntie Anne’s, Burger King’s xBox promotion, McDonald’s Corporation ’s charity outreach, Arby’s NY growth initiative, and Dominoes’ 8000th store celebration, which included That celebration included the donation of 8,000 pizzas to local charities, hospitals, schools, police, fire departments, and other community groups.

QSR Magazine named IdeaFarm’s regognition of “Undiscovered Brands” as 2006’s
Best News for Small Companies, stating:

IdeaFarm is a brand development and marketing services firm that specializes in franchise growth. In 2004, its team set out to remind would-be franchisees that smaller chains can also provide profitable opportunities. An e-book featuring the brands was compiled. An updated version, Best Undiscovered Franchises, Vol. 2, was released in January 2006. Six quick-serves were included: We’re Rolling Pretzels, Manny & Olga’s Pizza, Newk’s Express Café, Parrot Pizza, Sheridan’s Lattes & Frozen Custard, and Zantigo Mexican. Featured companies were chosen based on operational systems, consumer appeal, growth potential, corporate culture, and management philosophy. The downloadable e-book is available free online at www.IdeaFarm.net.

QSR magazine is a free trade publication serving the Quick Service segment of the restaurant industry. They are also publishers of the yearly Restaurant Franchising publication.

To download the free IdeaFarm’s Best Undiscovered Franchises ebook, visit IdeaFarm’s website at http://www.ideafarm.net. For more information on new and “undiscovered” franchises, visit FranBest, and read Brave New Franchises.

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