MOD Pizza taps former Panera, Starbucks exec as COO

July 21, 2017

MOD Pizza has hired Paul Twohig to be its first COO and oversee MOD's 235-plus locations in the U.S. and the U.K., according to a press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open 1st Delaware unit

July 20, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café's first location in Delaware will host a two-day grand opening celebration at the Wilmington store on July 21 and 22, according to a…

McAlister's opens 13th Virginia location

July 20, 2017

McAlister's has opened its first Northern Virginia location in seven years in Fairfax, bringing the concept's total to 13 in the state, according to a press…

Fazoli's opens first Sioux Falls location

July 20, 2017

Brian and Heidi Hagan, of SD Faz I LLC., will open Fazoli's newest location in Sioux Falls, according to a press release.

Wahlburgers CFO: 'We're not just a celebrity concept'

Wahlburgers CFO Patrick Renna talks about the brand's plans of opening 500 units worldwide.

Veggie Grill expands eastward

July 19, 2017

Veggie Grill will open its first location beyond the West Coast in the Chicago area later this year, according to a press release.

Locali chooses Fransmart to accelerate franchising

July 19, 2017

Locali is partnering Fransmart to take its franchised natural food concept, with an organic-based deli menu, nationwide, according to a press release.

BurgerFi adds a Florida location

July 19, 2017

BurgerFi launched its Boynton Beach, Florida unit on July 17, according to a press release.

Former NFL tight end opens OK City Pie Five unit

July 19, 2017

Billy Bajema, a former Oklahoma State and NFL tight end, is getting ready to open Pie Five's fifth Oklahoma location and its fourth in the Oklahoma City area…

Hopdoddy to open location near Texas A&M campus

July 18, 2017

Hopdoddy Burger Bar will open in Bryan-College Station, adjacent to Texas A&M University, on July 31, according to a press release.

Wingstop taps Scott McLeod as senior VP of operations

July 18, 2017

Wingstop has hired Scott McLeod as senior vice president of operations and he will oversee Wingstop's domestic corporate and franchise operations and training…

Shelly Sun leads investors striving to drive Capriotti's growth

July 18, 2017

Franchising veteran Shelly Sun has joined Capriotti's Sandwich Shop as part of a group of high profile investors, according to a press release.  

Tropical Smoothie Cafe celebrates robust half-year growth

July 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café had a successful first half of 2017, signing 74 franchise agreements and opening 56 units. The concept recently added its 600th location…

Charlotte Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens its doors

July 17, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café opened its newest unit in Charlotte this week and kicked off its grand opening celebration July 17., according to a press release. The…

Meatballs Etc begins franchising

July 14, 2017

Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…

Chipotle gets in on the queso action

July 14, 2017

Chipotle is putting some the Tex-Mex cheese, queso, on some of its menus to see if dairy-loving customers bite, a news release said. 

Back Yard Burgers re-enters Jackson market

July 14, 2017

Back Yard Burgers opened a location in Jackson, Tennesee, after its first location in the area closed in 2012.

Bobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion

July 14, 2017

Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.

Potbelly Sandwich Shops announces 5 additional units

July 13, 2017

Potbelly Sandwich will continue its partnership with franchisees David Duke and Jay Clark and open five more units in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas…

Mamoun's Falafel signs 6-unit franchise deal in Georgia

July 13, 2017

Middle Eastern fast casual concept Mamoun's Falafel has announced a six-unit franchise deal in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, according to a press release.