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New regulations bill will lead to 'costly litigation,' IFA says
April 16, 2015
Leaders of the International Franchise Association urged lawmakers in California to oppose Assembly Bill 525, which the organization believes would pose…
read nowComplex 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.
read nowYour 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.
read nowCREAM 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…
read nowPenn 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.
read nowPie Five expands footprint in Chicago
April 15, 2015
The new restaurant marked Pie Five's 41st location.
read nowTaxpayers 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.
read nowCanada-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…
read nowFazoli'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…
read nowThe 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.
read nowNative 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.
read nowPieology expands in Northern California
April 14, 2015
The new store seats approximately 85 guests inside and 20 outside.
read nowBlaze 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.
read nowRusso'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.
read nowQ1 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…
read nowIFA: 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.
read nowFired 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.
read nowMOOYAH 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.
read nowNoodles & Company unveils low-carb pasta bowls
April 10, 2015
Noodles & Company unveiled its newest menu items for spring: BUFF Bowls.
read nowPieology selects former California Pizza Kitchen exec as VP
April 10, 2015
Richard Pineda is now vice president of supply chain, and Hans Milberger is director of construction.
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