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Moe's Southwest Grill heads to Big Apple

June 6, 2012

Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its newest location at the Angola Travel Plaza in New York on June 1. The move to offer travelers along the New York Thruway marks…

Beautiful Brands sets record in 2012 first quarter

June 3, 2012

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has reported record franchise unit sales and store openings of its franchised brands for the first quarter of 2012. This…

CEO: Pie Five will 'change the way people think of pizza'

Pizza Inn's sister concept celebrates first anniversary as part of the growing fast casual space.

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Dickey's Barbecue to launch diversity program

May 31, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue is introducing a new program aimed at increasing opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. 

CherryBerry inches closer to 100-store mark

May 30, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced CherryBerry owners Dallas and Robyn Jones have opened their 80th CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar in less than…

Caribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone

May 30, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…

Penn Station inks expansion deal for Michigan

May 29, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an agreement to open 15 new restaurants in the Detroit area over the next eight years, which is the largest deal Penn…

I Dream of Falafel launches franchise program

May 28, 2012

I Dream of Falafel has announced that it has been approved to franchise in Illinois and Wisconsin. The founders launched the franchise process in July 2011.

First MOOYAH franchisee opens second location

May 23, 2012

After opening his first MOOYAH location in 2007, the chain's first franchisee, Barry Newberg, will open a second unit May 28 in Plano, Texas.

Fuddruckers launches 16th Houston location

May 22, 2012

Fuddruckers has reached a new milestone in Houston with the debut of its 16th restaurant, marking 54 stores around the state of Texas.

Restaurant franchise lending shows stabilization

May 22, 2012

Although franchise lending has been fairly static from March 2011 to March 2012 and franchisee credit access remains below its long-term average, lending to…

Menchie's celebrates growth milestone

May 21, 2012

With more than 185 stores worldwide and an additional 400 stores under development, Menchie's is securing its international presence as a growing frozen yogurt…

Tossed expands in Boston's financial district

May 21, 2012

The Tossed salad chain is opening its second Boston location, this time in the city's Financial District.

Cosi net loss decreases, comps on the rise

May 20, 2012

Così, Inc. has reported a 47 percent decrease in its net loss for the first quarter ended April 2. Net loss was reduced to $1.12 million as compared to a net…

Jimmy John's founder a case study in risk-reward

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Jimmy John Liautaud offers some advice for franchising during NRA Show panel.

Red Robin sets stage for fast casual concept expansion

May 17, 2012

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers plans to open additional fast casual restaurants in 2012, according to the company's first quarter earnings report released May 16.

Qdoba improves operating margins

May 17, 2012

Jack in the Box Inc. reported a profit of $21.6 million for the second quarter ended April 15, compared to $6.8 million for Q2 2011.

Centerbridge Partners commences tender offer outstanding shares of P.F. Chang's

May 15, 2012

In connection with a previously announced merger agreement entered into to acquire P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., Wok Parent LLC, Wok Holdings Inc. and Wok…