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Can a refranchising initiative help La Madeleine double its size?
March 15, 2017
La Madeleine, which has more than 80 locations across the U.S., hopes to double the brand's size through a refranchising initiative, according to a company…
read nowWingstop names CDO
March 15, 2017
Wingstop has appointed Madison Jobe as its chief development officer.
read nowNoodles & Co sells $31.5M of shares
March 15, 2017
To help strengthen its balance sheet and fund strategic initiatives, Noodles & Company is selling $31.5 million in stock to Mill Road Capital and is no…
read nowBurgerFi to open 1st airport location
March 15, 2017
BurgerFi has signed a franchise agreement with HMS Host to open its first airport unit. Propelled by the company's ongoing expansion and surge in franchise…
read nowUberrito opening 2nd Phoenix-area unit
March 15, 2017
Uberrito, next week, is opening its second Phoenix-area location at 4325 East Indian School Road, Suite 150 in the Arcadia Gateway shopping center, according…
read nowMarco's attracts 2 industry franchise veterans for aggressive growth plan
March 15, 2017
Marco's Pizza has hired a couple industry vets to help grow its footprint. John Ramsay is now vice president of franchise development services, and Travis…
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ICX Association extends entry deadline for annual Elevate Awards
March 14, 2017
Nomination deadline for the Association's annual awards has been extended to April 3.
read nowGatti's gets back to business in a big way
March 14, 2017
Nearly 50 years after it last sold franchises, Gatti's is opening the chain up for entrepreneurs, who want a piece of its pie, according to a news release. The…
read nowShopkeep acquires ChowBOT
March 14, 2017
Thousands of limited-service restaurants will have access next year to new technology thanks to ShopKeep's acquisition this week of online ordering software…
read nowPizzaRev continues international expansion 'south of the border'
March 13, 2017
PizzaRev has opened its third international franchise location in Mexico in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon. The development is led by Grupo Galeria…
read nowBrand new way for brands to engage on-the-go
March 12, 2017
Brands seeking new efficiencies and novel approaches to mobile subscriber engagement are taking note of Google's introduction of its Rich Communication…
read nowThe Flame Broiler opens in Tempe
March 10, 2017
The Flame Broiler this week opened a unit in Tempe, Arizona. Although it's the fist Flame Broiler location to arrive in the Phoenix area, it's the second…
read nowHuHot implements online learning platform for employees
March 10, 2017
HuHot Mongolian Grills is rolling out a learning management system — HuHub — to provide online learning, testing and certifications. It differentiates itself…
read nowNew fast casual brand debuts as Pie Five conquers new territory
March 10, 2017
A new fast casual pizza brand is debuting in Iowa, while another fast casual pizza brand — Pie Five — is adding its first Tulsa restaurant next week.
read nowChipotle closing Asian fast casual concept
March 9, 2017
Chipotle is closing its Asian fast casual brand, ShopHouse.
read nowRave names VP of real estate
March 9, 2017
Rave Restaurant Group, the parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza Co, has hired Judy Messenger as its VP of real estate. Messenger is responsible for…
read nowWingstop, PJ's, Schlotzsky's, Burger 21 launch LTOs
March 9, 2017
A change in season signals new limited-time menu offers. Here is a smattering of LTOs now available at Wingstop, PJ's Coffee, Schlotzky's and Burger 21.
read nowCalifornia's Pokeatery opens 2nd unit
March 9, 2017
Pokeatery has opened its second location in Castro Valley, California, according to a company press release.
read nowRusso's expanding in US, Middle East
March 9, 2017
Russo's Restaurants, the chef-driven parent company of the fast casual concept, Russo's New York Pizzeria and Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen, is expanding…
read nowMamoun's implementing sous-vide cooking method
March 9, 2017
Mamoun's Falafel is implementing the sous-vide cooking method across its locations.
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