From the monthly archives: February 2012
An artist's rendering of the new VooDoo BBQ & Grill store design -- an indication of the demand for good barbecue restaurants.

Barbecue: Food Franchising’s Next Big Trend?

On February 28, 2012 By

When it’s prepared right, though, barbecue has proven to be a phenomenal franchise restaurant concept; the key is in the execution.

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VooDoo BBQ's original location on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. From the VooDoo website.

Hungry On the Parade Route? Throw Me Some VooDoo BBQ

On February 23, 2012 By

VooDoo’s history is tied to Mardi Gras like Macy’s is to Thanksgiving. We opened our first VooDoo location at 1501 St. Charles Avenue on Mardi Gras day 10 years ago, and we can still hear the crowds screaming for doubloons and, of course, asking to use the bathroom.

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Joe Scardino, who owns the VooDoo BBQ & Grill location on Drusilla Lane in Baton Rouge, is a key member of VooDoo's team of franchisees. Screenshot from VooDoo promotional video.

VooDoo BBQ Franchise Ranks High in Franchisee Satisfaction Report

On February 14, 2012 By

In the world of franchising, perhaps the most important indicator of a franchise system’s health is franchisee satisfaction.

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The French Quarter's distinctive street signs. From Wikimedia Commons.

VooDoo BBQ Franchise Ushers In Fresh, New Orleans-Themed Store Design

On February 2, 2012 By

Our design team is still tweaking some things — we want the interior lights to have a little more of a French Quarter look — but the design should be finished by the time VooDoo opens up its planned locations outside Austin and Miami later this year.

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