Restaurant exec search firm takes on franchisee-brand matching

June 4, 2021

Restaurant executive search firm, ClearPath Solutions, is getting into the franchise business of sorts. The company said this week that it's launching an arm…

Freebirds World Burrito to double foot print by 2026

June 4, 2021

Freebirds World Burrito, which has more than 50 stores chain-wide, plans to double its system size over the next five years. The company said the growth spurt…

Qdoba sign multi-unit Dallas deal

June 3, 2021

Qdoba Mexican Eats has signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement for the Dallas area with a major multi-unit, multi-segment group, a news release…

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opening in West Palm Beach

June 2, 2021

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has its sights set on South Florida opening this week in West Palm Beach, adding to locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Port…

RFIS 2021 Sponsor Preview: Loop Media

Loop Media, Inc., is an innovative premium streaming media company building products and solutions for both businesses and consumers. Loop improves the entire…

Crave making Cali debut

May 28, 2021

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ, which features BBQ, hot dogs, brats and sausages as well as a self-serve beer wall and mixed drinks on tap, has entered the California…

Chicken Salad Chick, Slim Chicken opening 4th Kentucky locations

May 28, 2021

Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick and Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens are expanding their footprints in Kentucky, each adding a fourth store…

Ohio man scoops up 3 Zoups during pandemic

May 27, 2021

While the pandemic forced many people to lay low, Bill Horton, who has worked in the restaurant industry for over 25 years, decided it was the right time to…

Plant Power raises $7.5M for growth

May 27, 2021

California-based Plant Power Restaurant Group LLC has raised $7.5 million to help its seven-unit fast food brand, Plant Power Fast Food, expand via corporate…

Yum's University of Louisville center aims to increase 'under-represented' franchise ownership

May 26, 2021

Louisville, Kentucky-based QSR powerhouse Yum Brands Inc. said today it's working with the University of Louisville to launch a first-of-its-kind center for…

Capriotti's signs 4-unit deal for Texas

May 25, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed a deal to bring four locations to the Lone Star State — specifically to the Austin market. Although the first of the…

Dave's Hot Chicken making Dallas debut

May 25, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is making its Texas debut Friday at 14750 Preston Rd. in Dallas.

Fazoli's opening 100 units in 2022

May 25, 2021

Although Kentucky-based Fazoli's broke its own development record in March when it ended the fiscal year with 20 franchise agreements calling for 50 locations…

Husband-and-wife duo bringing Wow Wow Hawaiian to Florida

May 24, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with husband-and-wife Andrew and Anju Lynn to bring five locations to Florida, marking…

Shaq's Big Chicken names former Budweiser exec as CEO

May 21, 2021

Shaquille O'Neal has named Josh Halpern as CEO for Big Chicken, a fast casual restaurant concept with locations in Las Vegas and Glendale, California…

West African immigrants opening Capriotti's in Manhattan

May 21, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, which serves hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, is opening this weekend in Manhattan at 1711 2nd Ave.

IHOP takes a another spin with Flip'd

May 21, 2021

Although IHOP first debuted its fast casual brand — Flip'd — two years ago, the 1,600-unit casual dining chain relaunched it this week with a few upgrades.

Chicken Salad Chick adding to Georgia presence

May 20, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is continuing growth in Georgia with a restaurant opening June 15 in Thomasville. Located at 2551 E. Pinetree Blvd., it marks the brand's…

Rush Bowls franchisee opening second store

May 20, 2021

Colorado-based Rush Bowls is opening this month in the heart of historic Simsbury, Connecticut. Under the direction of local owners Arzu and Carlos…

Biscuit Belly signs 2 multi-unit deals

May 20, 2021

Louisville-based Biscuit Belly has signed two multi-unit development agreements to franchise 10 locations in Kentucky, Tennesee and Alabama, according to a…