Revenue jumps by 23 percent at The Habit

November 7, 2016

The Habit Restaurants announced that revenue is up  22.6 percent to $71.9 million compared to $58.6 million over this time last year.

Grabbagreen grabs 14 franchise agreements

November 7, 2016

Grabbagreen has signed 14 franchise agreements with Prometheus Worldwide, LLC.

Buffalo Wild Wings taps new CFO, backs R Taco expansion

November 7, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings has tapped Alexander Ware as executive VP and CFO and is expanding the R Taco concept across Texas and Louisiana.

Ahoy Easley! Captain D's sails into another South Carolina location

November 3, 2016

Captain D's has opened its 30th unit in South Carolina, the latest located at 5806 Calhoun Memorial Highway.

Pieology opens NC location No. 3

November 3, 2016

Pieology opened its third North Carolina location in Greensboro's Friendly Center. The site is the 10th owned and operated by Segovia Aslan Enterprises, which…

Giardino Gourmet Salads adds Sunshine State location

November 3, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads is expanding with the help of franchisee  and entrepreneur, Victor Aldrich. According to a news release, Aldrich will open the brand's…

Dickey's expands in NY

November 3, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced a new location in Kingston, New York, according to a press release. Daniel Terlizzi, the new owner, will open Dickey's third…

Wingstop is winging into Central and South America

November 1, 2016

Wingstop, Inc. has announced plans for its eighth and ninth international market expansion, this time in Colombia and Panama.

Panda Express prepping for Japan launch

November 1, 2016

Panda Express will go global on Nov. 25 with the opening of its first Japanese store in Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki.

Which Wich founder to keynote annual Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Dallas

Early bird registration ends Nov. 4

Uncle Maddio's moves into Tampa area

October 28, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is opening the first of five Tampa-area restaurants in the metro area town of Lutz today on Van Dyke Road in the Northgate Square Shopping…

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…