Tropical Smoothie Café named a top franchise for minorities

November 12, 2014

Franchises were evaluated based on the number of operating units owned or managed by minorities as well as the number of minorities in senior management.

Saxton Group acquires McAlister's restaurant, area development rights for Austin, Texas

November 12, 2014

The acquisition makes for a total of 58 McAlister’s Deli locations that are owned and operated by The Saxton Group, which plans to add five more units in the…

BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

MOOYAH snags spot on HealthyDiningFinder.com

November 12, 2014

Salads, turkey and vegetarian options land the better burger chain on HealthyDiningFinder.com.

TooJay's appoints new CEO

November 12, 2014

Jim Vinz, formerly the president and co-CEO of Le Duff America, will oversee expansion of the Florida-based company, which currently has 26 locations.

Study: Restaurant customers want conscious, convenient brands

November 12, 2014

New research from the Culinary Visions Panel found that restaurant consumers now want more than just good food, value and service when they dine out. They're…

Fuddruckers 'Autumn on a Bun' does not involve pumpkin

November 12, 2014

The half-pound turkey burger features blue cheese crumbles and house-made cranberry and apple chutney, served on customer's choice of bun.

Bruegger's Bagels adds new lunch menu in Cleveland

November 12, 2014

The new menu, featuring sandwiches, salads and soups, includes traditional deli foods like smoked salmon, pastrami and egg salad.

Jack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster

November 12, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…

Networld Media launches Bitcoin, virtual currencies website

November 12, 2014

B2B communications provider Networld Media Group has launched a new website, Virtual Currency Today, that will serve as an online resource for businesses…

The Digital Job Hunt: Why the Game Has Changed and How to Win

Job hunters: from here on out, you’re going to be judged from a distance. The days of marching into restaurants and asking for a job are dwindling. Although it…

Boston Market opens restaurant on Ft. Meade base

November 11, 2014

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Boston Market opened a new location at 2799 Rose Street on Ft. Meade in Maryland. A restaurant was also opened at Ft.

Zoe's Kitchen buys three franchise units, announces Q3

November 11, 2014

In addition to acquiring three units in Louisiana, Zoe's Q3 comps will range between 5.7 percent and 5.9 percent.

Schlotzsky's sets sights on Sin City

November 11, 2014

The bakery-cafe brand currently has three restaurants in Nevada, and plans to add at least six signed franchise deals in Las Vegas by the end of the year.

VooDoo BBQ & Grill plants flag in Pensacola

November 11, 2014

The new unit, the chain's 20th, is located in University Town Center at the corner of Nine Mile Road and University Parkway.

Wayback Burgers giving away food to vets at Port Hueneme location

November 11, 2014

In addition to the Port Hueneme promotion, more than 85 Wayback Burgers locations nationwide will offer veterans and active-duty military a free Wayback…

Military veterans gravitating to franchising careers

November 11, 2014

More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…

Caribou Coffee filling food pantry void for the holidays

November 11, 2014

With coffee being one of the most requested items at food banks, Caribou Coffee has launched a campaign to donate coffee to The Food Group for the holiday…

QSR Automations launches DineTime in UK

November 11, 2014

QSR Automations Inc. announced today the release of DineTime Host in the United Kingdom.

Yogurtland introduces holiday flavor lineup

November 11, 2014

Yogurtland kicks off its annual holiday flavor promotion today with eight flavors and two toppings, including new Cookie Butter frozen yogurt and Speculoos…