Franchising News & Media
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…
read nowJimmy 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.
read nowRed 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.
read nowQdoba 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.
read nowCenterbridge 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…
read nowTogo's adds real estate manager to exec team
May 15, 2012
Togo's Inc. has announced that it has hired Zina Hyman as real estate manager for the company. Hyman most recently served as director of Leasing for Dasher…
read nowFREEBIRDS opens latest California unit
May 14, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced its opening in Elk Grove, Calif., bringing the number of locations in California to 14. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie debut in Walmart locations
May 14, 2012
Tasti D-Lite owner/operators Scott Hughes and Benton Tatum are expanding their portfolio to include a co-branded Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie inside…
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Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill to expand outside home state
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is expanding outside of its home state for the first time since the chain's launch in 2007.
read nowQuiznos overhauls brand, menu
May 11, 2012
Quiznos has launched a new branding campaign, called "QRAVE Quiznos," in addition to menu enhancements, franchisee resources and more.
read nowFreshii celebrates Chicago anniversary
May 10, 2012
Freshii is gearing up to honor its four-year anniversary in Chicago with a celebration from June 11–17 at all six locations.
read nowCherryBerry targets Idaho, Utah for growth
May 10, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Craig Dresser to develop its CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt…
read nowRavioli Oli opens first location
May 9, 2012
The owners of Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ravioli Oli have opened the restaurant's first location created to bridge the gap between authentic, hand-crafted recipes…
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The power of a personal connection
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
I have been absent from these pages for much too long. The good news is that it is the result of a lot of business travel and very robust sales throughout the…
read nowMuscle Maker Grill founder is Ernst & Young finalist
May 8, 2012
Muscle Maker Grill has announced that founder Rod Silva has been named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 program in the New…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe signs 30-unit deal
May 8, 2012
Corner Bakery Cafe has signed an agreement with Yum & Chill Restaurant Group to bring 30 new locations to Florida and New Jersey over the next five to…
read nowQuiznos recognizes top franchisees
May 4, 2012
Quiznos announced its 2012 franchise award winners at its recent franchise convention in Las Vegas. Quiznos assesses performance among franchisees in a variety…
read nowGo Roma to expand in Upper Midwest
May 2, 2012
Go Roma will focus its initial expansion on locations throughout the upper Midwest, according to Jeff Drake, president of Go Roma. The company, which launched…
read nowPinkberry to enter into India
May 2, 2012
Pinkberry has signed an agreement with one of India's leading development firms, JMS Corporation, to open locations in the country. Through the deal, India…
read nowWingstop signs Panera Bread franchisee for Southeast expansion
May 1, 2012
Wingstop is expanding in the Southeast due a newly signed development agreement to open several new locations throughout Georgia and South Carolina.
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