NFL, restaurant veteran opens second Jersey Mike's location

October 27, 2016

Former NFL player Van Jakes has opened his second Jersey Mike's location, this one at 10359 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro, Georgia.

Panera's Q3 earnings: The numbers behind a healthy performance

Quantifind data shows that Panera brought in more than twice its fair share of the revenue leaking from Chipotle — a bounty bigger than that of McDonalds…

Fiesta Restaurant Group closes 10 Pollo Tropical units

October 26, 2016

Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, has closed 10 Pollo Tropical units and will rebrand up to three in Texas as Taco…

Veggie Grill raises $22M to expand brand

October 26, 2016

Veggie Grill has raised $22 million to help it grow. Investments came from Brentwood Associates, a private equity firm and existing shareholder of Veggie…

California pizza concept offers 'create-your-own' beer

October 26, 2016

A new pizza brand is setting up shop on the California coast called Blast & Brew. The fast casual Neapolitan pizza restaurant offers artisanal pizzas and…

Chipotle reports Q3 struggles, plans to rebound

October 25, 2016

Chipotle reported that its revenue decreased 14.8 percent to $1 billion over the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30.

Johnny Rockets to open 100 Australian units

October 25, 2016

Johnny Rockets is planting a flat in Australia, partnering with JR Restaurants Australia to bring 100 units to the country. The first restaurant is set to open…

Franchise Focus: Why 1 fast casual didn't 'rush' into franchising

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

After 12 years, Rush Bowls' founder, Andrew Pudalov, is finally ready to franchise his concept.

Miami Grill forms international leg to fuel global growth

October 24, 2016

To fuel international growth of Miami Grill and Salad Creations outside of the USA, the brand has formed Miami Grill International Inc with an international…

Former president of Universal Studios now directing Lemonade

October 24, 2016

Lemonade Restaurant Group, a Los Angeles-based brand that serves seasonal California cuisine, has named Larry Kurzweil as its president and CEO, effective Dec.

To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.

Life after McDonald’s: former marketing exec becomes Uncle Maddio’s franchisee

October 21, 2016

Former McDonald's executive Craig Tappin has returned to his Denver hometown to open three Uncle Maddio's units. The deal will bring the total Uncle Maddio's…

BurgerFi seeks DC franchisees

October 20, 2016

BurgerFi is hunting for franchisees in the Washington D.C. area, specificially in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. The company is…

Fazoli's sees record growth

October 20, 2016

Fazoli's franchise-owned restaurants reported a 5.1 percent same-store sales increase during the fiscal year second quarter, ending Sept. 30, according to a…

Rise Biscuits Donuts expands to Denver

October 20, 2016

Rise Biscuit Donuts has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to expand in Denver, Colorado.

Schlotzsky's seeks Arizona franchisees

October 20, 2016

Schlotzsky's is aiming to expand in Arizona and seeking qualified franchisees in the Phoenix area.

Air Force vets launching two Dickey's BBQ in Colorado

October 20, 2016

Air Force veterans Bob and Barbara Rusnak plan to launch their fourth and fifth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit stores in Colorado Springs, come next year.

Dog Haus strikes 300-unit deal

October 20, 2016

Dog Haus, based in Pasadena, Califonia, has signed an agreement with American Development Partners to build more than 300 franchise locations in 12 states over…

Newk's adds 4th Jacksonville unit

October 19, 2016

Newk's Eatery is opening its fourth restaurant in the Jacksonville community. Located on 6025 Butler Point Road, the chain's newest Jacksonville location will…

Spoleto rolls out fourth Central Florida location

October 18, 2016

Spoleto, is opening its newest location at 4750 The Grove Dr, in Winter Park, Florida.