Complex tax code hurting franchises, IFA says

April 16, 2015

The International Franchise Association is encouraging lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform as a way to support the franchise industry.

Your Pie celebrates 7 years, launches Maple Bacon Gelato

April 16, 2015

Your Pie announced the latest of the brand's seasonal Craft Pie Series, the new Maple Bacon Gelato.

CREAM inks 13-unit expansion deal for Northern California

April 16, 2015

CREAM, a San Francisco-based fast casual dessert franchise specializing in ice cream sandwiches and other confections, has inked a franchise deal for 13 new…

Penn Station inks 10-unit agreement for Atlanta area

April 16, 2015

The company has opened more than 290 locations in 15 states with only two store closings in 30 years.

Pie Five expands footprint in Chicago

April 15, 2015

The new restaurant marked Pie Five's 41st location.

The 'Fight for 15': Workers and restaurants battle for minimum wage

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

An already contentious issue, organizations including the International Franchise Association, the Service Employees International Union and others drafted…

Taxpayers picking up $9 billion tab due to low restaurant wages, study says

April 14, 2015

The release of the report comes a day before the National Restaurant Association's annual lobby day on Capitol Hill.

Leading from the front lines: If you show the path to success, others will follow

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

At the end of the day, true leaders know how to inspire their teams to reach for something bigger.

Canada-based Wok Box enters California market with 37-unit deal

April 14, 2015

The agreement states that the company will develop the 37 restaurants from Kern County up to the Oregon border, with the first slated to open in the San…

Fazoli's receives fundraising award, rolls out create-your-own-pizza

April 14, 2015

Fazoli's received the COEX Innovation Award for Marketing/Service for its ongoing fundraising efforts and food donations to Feed the Children. Fazoli’s also…

The Melt partners with Whole Foods nonprofit to fund school gardens, food education

April 14, 2015

San Francisco-based The Melt, a chain of 100 percent all-natural, fast casual eateries, announced Whole Kids Foundation is the company's new 'Round-Up' partner.

Native Foods Cafe celebrates spring with new vegan menu items

April 14, 2015

Spring dishes are offered alongside the daily menu of 100 percent plant-based dishes.

Pieology expands in Northern California

April 14, 2015

The new store seats approximately 85 guests inside and 20 outside.

Blaze launches in Nashville, prepares for Las Vegas and Chicago openings

April 13, 2015

The Chicago and Las Vegas restaurants will feature a selection of wine and craft beer.

Russo's forms partnership to expand brand, interest potential franchisees

April 13, 2015

The partnership between Guidant Financial, BoeFly.com and Russo's is part of Guidant's Funding Assurance program to help franchisors expand their brands.

BJ's Restaurants exec discusses benefits of chain's mobile app

Tim Hackbardt, VP of Marketing for BJ's Restaurants, talks about the many ways the chain's mobile app improves the customer experience.

Q1 same-stores sales growth best since recession, study says

April 13, 2015

Dallas, Texas-based TDn2K, provider of workforce, sales and social data for the restaurant industry, reported that Q1 final results for its "Restaurant…

IFA: key to continuing job growth is tax reform, revising work week definition

April 10, 2015

Franchise businesses will create jobs at a faster pace than the overall economy in 2015, as it has in each of the last four years.

Fired Pie expands footprint in Arizona with 5 new locations

April 10, 2015

Arizona fast casual Fired Pie announced the opening of its tenth location at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

MOOYAH expands to Arlington, intros 'Millionaire Sweepstakes'

April 10, 2015

Dallas area fast casual MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes announced the opening of its 25th DFW area MOOYAH location and its first Arlington location.