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92-year-old hot dog concept now franchising
November 16, 2017
After 92 years in business, Tulsa-based Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop is franchising. Founded by Greek immigrant, Christ Economou in 1926, in downtown Tulsa…
read nowFazoli's adds to leadership team
November 16, 2017
Fazoli's has appointed three industry veterans to its leadership team: Jeff Sturgis as CDO, Rodney Lee as CFO and Jodie Conrad as VP of marketing. "The…
read nowFAT Brands to acquire Hurricane Grill and Wings
November 16, 2017
FAT Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million. The acquisition, which will be funded with cash on hand and…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings upgrades online experience
November 15, 2017
Buffalo Wild Wings has unveiled a website that makes it easier for wing-lovers to see, find and order their favorite Buffalo Wild Wings menu items, according…
read nowBiscuitville opens North Carolina unit with redesign
November 15, 2017
Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened this week in Walkertown, North Carolina. The restaurant, which is east of Winston-Salem near the intersection of Hwy. 15…
read nowPie Five to touch down at San Francisco airport
November 15, 2017
Pie Five Pizza is set to touchdown at San Francisco International Airport when its newest location opens later this fall, which is the first California-based…
read nowHurricane Grill & Wings franchising fast casual concept
November 14, 2017
Hurricane BTW, a fast casual restaurant concept created by the full-service dining concept, Hurricane Grill & Wings, is opening its first franchise…
read nowTechnomic: Foodservice operators challenged by slow Q3 sales
November 14, 2017
The restaurant industry landscape continues to be challenging for leading operators, according to Technomic's compilation and analysis of third quarter…
read nowChicken Salad Chick expands franchise development team amid growth spurt
November 14, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Thomas Hipp as franchise development manager amid rapid growth, according to a company press release. Hipp joins Carrie…
read nowTropical smoothie Cafe elevates digital experience
November 14, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has updated its mobile app and reinvigorated its loyalty program. Coupled with a newly designed website, the advancements were developed…
read nowMendocino Farms names former Darden president, Yard house founder as CEO
November 14, 2017
Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-based fast casual chain serving chef-inspired sandwiches and salads, named Harald Herrmann CEO and also announced today…
read nowChipotle exec: 'No link found between Chipotle and actor's hospitalization'
November 13, 2017
Although Broadway actor Jeremy Jordan said Thursday that he was hospitalized and "almost died" after eating Chipotle, Chris Arnold, the chain's director of…
read nowPret A Manger expanding in North American, European transport hubs
November 13, 2017
Pret A Manger has signed deals to open throughout North American airports as well as inside European airports and railway stations.
read nowCaptain D's expands in Texas, Missouri
November 13, 2017
Captain D's has signed two new franchise development agreements that will expand the brand's footprint in Missouri and Texas, according to a news release.
read nowBobby's Burger Palace opening 1st airport location
November 13, 2017
Chef Bobby Flay's fast casual conceopt, Bobby's Burger Palace, has completed its first airport licensing deal. The company is partnering with Atlanta-based…
read nowWayback Burgers opens in Casablanca
November 13, 2017
Wayback Burgers has opened its newest store in Casablanca, Morocco. Franchisees Youssef Elmrani and Moutie Benhamza bought the rights to develop eight units in…
read nowZoe's Kitchen CEO blames hurricanes for Q3 sales decreases
November 13, 2017
Zoe's Kitchen last week reported mixed Q3 results with total revenue increasing 15.7 percent to $77.9 million but comparable restaurant sales decreasing 0.…
read nowSmiling Moose ready to franchise across the globe
November 13, 2017
Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli, which has grown to 15 locations in seven states since opening in 2003, is seeking experienced restaurateurs to help it…
read nowReport: US foodservice revenues to hit $990 Billion, fast casual growth expected
November 13, 2017
U.S. restaurant and foodservice revenues are forecast to reach $990 billion by 2021, according to "Restaurants & Foodservice: United States," a report…
read nowNoodles & Company CEO remains positive despite Q3 losses
November 10, 2017
Noodles & Company reported another quarter of loss this week, saying during an investor call that total revenue was down 6.9 percent to $114.2 million from…
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