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Catering helping Dickey's Barbecue achieve record holiday sales
December 14, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue broke system-wide sales records with more than $2 million in sales Nov. 19–23, thanks to its holiday catered meals. This represents a 4…
read nowJersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska
December 13, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…
read nowDenver welcomes Caribou Coffee's 11th retail location
December 13, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company, the second largest company-owned premium coffeehouse operator in the United States based on the number of coffeehouses, opened its…
read nowYogurtland going Down Under
December 12, 2012
With more than 200 locations in the U.S., Mexico and Guam, Yogurtland's next target is Australia. The company has signed a 50-store development agreement with…
read nowVooDoo inks deal to join booming Baton Rouge development
December 12, 2012
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a chain of fast casual barbecue restaurants, is opening a unit in Perkins Rowe, a popular mixed-use development in Baton Rouge.
read nowSmoothie King opens in Singapore
December 12, 2012
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. has opened its first unit in Singamore, making it the first international Smoothie King location to open under recently appointed…
read nowCosì opens in Costa Rica
December 11, 2012
Così Inc. has announced that it’s franchisee, Fast Casual S.A., has opened its first Così restaurant location in Costa Rica at the Multiplaza Mall in Escazu.
read nowChipotle coming to Vancouver
December 10, 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill opens its first restaurant Dec. 13 in Vancouver B.C. The restaurant, which will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., is located in Vancouver's…
read nowFranchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended
December 10, 2012
According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…
read nowFatburger hitting the streets of NYC
December 10, 2012
Fatburger has inked an agreement with The Riese Organization to bring the brand to New York City and surrounding areas. The first location will open in the…
read nowSchlotzsky's outlines 2013 growth plan
December 7, 2012
Schlotzsky's this week unveiled its growth plan for 2013, in which the chain hopes to open 50 locations nationwide.
read nowFreshii to make its debut in Asia
December 7, 2012
Freshii will expand across China with a master development agreement recently signed with ICON.
read nowElevation Burger solidifies presence in DC area
December 6, 2012
Elevation Burger has opened two more locations in Fairfax, Va.. One is at Fair Oaks Mall, and the other is at the Turnpike Shopping Center in Fairfax City…
read nowBarberitos opening 31st unit
December 6, 2012
Barberitos Franchising Inc. announced the opening of its 31st restaurant location in Cary, N.C. The store will open in February 2013.
read nowMOOYAH Burgers, Fries, & Shakes celebrates franchisees
December 6, 2012
MOOYAH honored its outstanding employees and franchisees at the company's 2012 convention Nov. 13-15 in Frisco, Texas. The awards recognize the success of…
read nowJohnny Rockets opening in Colombia
December 5, 2012
Johnny Rockets has announced a franchise agreement with finance veterans Roxana Garces and Jaime Lopez to open 10 Johnny Rockets restaurants in Colombia over…
read nowFormer McAlister's franchisee to open Salsarita's in Miss.
December 5, 2012
Salsarita's, the national 80-unit Fresh Mexican Cantina chain, is opening 10 locations throughout Mississippi over the next five years. Area developer J.C.
read now'To Russia with Love:' Wingstop opening soon in Moscow
December 5, 2012
Wingstop has signed a master development agreement to expand its international presence into Russia.
read nowI Dream of Falafel opening 1st location out of Chicago Loop
December 5, 2012
I Dream of Falafel is opening its fourth location Thursday in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. The 2,400-square-foot unit, located at 18W066 22nd St., is the first to…
read nowFranchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal
December 4, 2012
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…
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