Got An Appetite For Business? Take A Look At Tasty Food Franchises

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Ginger Watford

One of the hardest things about starting your own small business or franchise is trying to figure out what kind of market exists in your particular area. You have to ask yourself what the demographics of your target audience are, what types of products and business have succeeded and failed in that area, and whether or not the market it already flooded with similar products to what you are going to sell. There is a way to avoid this dilemma though, open a food franchise.

No matter what the geographical area, the demographics will always support the fact that Americans eat out and are always looking for a tasty treat, or a new favorite food shop. The food industry makes up over half of all small businesses started each year and there are always more opportunities and more demand for food franchises. So if you are considering a new business opportunity you should definitely take a look at the food franchise market. Here are 10 great franchises that are currently looking for new franchisees.

#1 Dickey’s BBQ
This restaurant franchise is a slow cooked casual barbecue restaurant. It provides that great family atmosphere and an aroma that pull customers in off the street. Dickeys offers full training and support and assist in every step of the process from site selection to set up and décor.

#2 Simple Simons Pizza
Just like the nursery rhyme from where the name comes people will “want to taste your ware.” It’s hard to go wrong with pizza, and Simple Simon’s goal is simply to be the best option for the hundreds of thousands of pizzas that Americans consume every year. They provide great pizzas by the slice or by the pizza, along with tasty calzones and sandwich options.

#3 Funaris Italian Creamery
This is an ice cream and dessert franchise that specializes in old-time Italian gelato. The ice cream and frozen dessert industry is booming and topped $21 billion in recent years. Like many restaurant franchise options Funaris has extensive training and support to help even the least experienced franchise owner make this venture a success

#4 JUICEBLENDZ
What better way to cool off during the hotter summer months then with this tasty treat? This franchise offers blended juice smoothies that combine the sweet treat of a milkshake with a health conscious spin making all of their smoothies from fresh fruits and ingredients. These types of food franchises are rapidly growing both in name and popularity across the country.

#5 Emerald City Smoothie
Another great option for the franchisee looking at the frozen beverage franchise is Emerald City Smoothie. This franchise specializes in supplements and “booster shots” added to their blends of fruit juices for a combination of health conscious and energy increasing drinks. Begun in Seattle the “emerald city” name is beginning to take off around the country.

#6 Franktitude
This new hip revolutionary concept for an eatery franchise was names a “2007 Top Mover and Shaker” by Fast Casual magazine. Their unique concept for a store that offers franks, sandwiches, and salads that customer’s top from a topping bar containing 50 choices creates a customizable taste in a customizable space. Offering flat screen TVs and wireless internet create a cool place to hang out and enjoy a unique flavor.

#7 Bear Rock Café
Bear Rock has created a new niche in the fast-casual restaurant market. Their desire to create a fun and fast environment where people can grab a quick bite did not stop them from creating a menu of dishes that have the look and taste of an upper scale restaurant. A unique blend of quality of food and convenience of décor and service creates an attractive business that is sure to be a success in most areas.

#8 Manhattan Bagel
With so many American’s constantly on the go it’s no wonder that eating out is a constantly growing market, especially now in the area of breakfast and lunch. The Manhattan Bagel franchise capitalizes on this providing a product that makes a great start to a day, and also a delicious sandwich as well.

#9 USA Subs
This sandwich shop is beginning to take the country by storm. Home of the steak bomb they provide a great sub sandwich along with salads that provide good quality food at a great price. With a low financial investment, simplified business system and a product that attracts families and creates repeat business USA Subs has it all.

#10 ARBY’S
American Roast Beef Yes! That’s the origin of the Arby’s name and it’s the staple, which has kept them one of the foremost fast food options in the country. Offering a sandwich alternative that no other fast food industry has competed with Arby’s is truly a great option, and with their new Market Fresh line of sandwiches, salads, and wraps they are competing for the healthy fast food market as well. With a nationally recognized ad campaign and name Arby’s is an attractive franchise that already has a customer base and niche carved out for their franchisees.