Franchising News & Media
Costa Vida reveals 2016 growth
July 22, 2016
In the first two quarters of this year, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill said the brand signed 14 franchise agreements, according to a news release. The chain…
read nowBurgerFi heats up new Brooklyn location
July 22, 2016
BurgerFi opened its newest location in Brooklyn on Monday, July 18, near the Dyker Heights area.
read nowFirehouse Subs donates $1 million to AED campaign
July 22, 2016
Firehouse Subs announced in a news release that not only hahs it opened its 1,000th restaurant, but to celebrate, it has donated $1 million to the AED…
read nowChicken Salad Chick moves into Georgia
July 22, 2016
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Georgia location on Aug. 2 in Warner Robins on Watson Boulevard. The franchise will be overseen by Lanier and Rob…
read nowKneaders Bakery and Cafe opens 50th location
July 22, 2016
Kneaders Bakery and Café now has 50 locations, after opening its Phoenix, Arizona cafe recently. The chain is planning to open a total of 55 stores this year…
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Canadian restaurant group acquires Kahala, readies for US growth spurt
July 22, 2016
Shareholders approved the merger Thursday of Kahala Brands Ltd and a wholly owned subsidiary of MTY Food group. Kahala — as the parent company of 18 brands…
read nowPie Five, Pizza Inn CEO steps down
July 22, 2016
Rave Restaurant Group’s CEO Randy Gier is stepping down, according to a press release from the company that owns 300 Pie Five and Pizza Inn units. Clinton…
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Why franchising needs to have a little soul
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
Restaurant franchising is often an extension of the corporate company: everything has to be exactly the same, or the process won't work. However, some…
read nowAhiPoki Bowl opens 6th location
July 21, 2016
AhiPoki Bowl announced the opening of its newest location on July 22 in Moreno Valley, California at 12510 Day Street, Suite A. This unit is the first to open…
read nowJimmy's Egg announces 52 new restaurants in 6 states
July 19, 2016
Jimmy's Egg announced the signing of six new development agreements for 52 new restaurants to be built in three existing and three new markets. The states…
read nowTijuana Flats announces new CEO
July 19, 2016
Tijuana Flats announced Larry Ryback as its new CEO in a company press release. He will report to Steven Flyer, the company's board chairman.
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New report predicts the road ahead for food service market
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new analysis of the food service industry by Technavio shows that over the next four years the food service industry will grow almost 3½ percent overall…
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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls diving into franchising
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
In a world where innovation can be rare, Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is on the cusp of a growing market where the sky — well, the sea — is the limit.
read nowThe Frantz brothers open new Omaha Potbelly location
July 18, 2016
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its third location in Omaha, Nebraska in mid-October in Papillion.
read nowJuice It Up! squeezes into nontraditional units
July 18, 2016
Juice It Up! raw juice and smoothie concept has announced its ninth nontraditional unit, located inside an LA Fitness facility in Arlington, Texas. This is the…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe swings into new locations, unprecedented growth
July 18, 2016
Tropical Smoothie Cafe enjoyed a 6.4 percent increase in same-store sales, as well as 80 signed franchise agreements, in the first half of 2016.
read nowKisses From Italy expands deal with Wyndham hotels
July 18, 2016
Kisses from Italy, a U.S. based fast-casual restaurant chain, announced the opening of its fourth restaurant in the Wyndham Royal Vista - Pompano Beach.
read nowSmooth, profitable sailing for Captain D's this quarter
July 18, 2016
There's a party on the Captain D's ship this week after the brand announced that it is closing out its second quarter of 2016 with its 19th consecutive…
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Franchise Focus: Family owned coffee business brewing franchise deals
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
The independent coffee shop is an iconic establishment that seems to be dying out in modern America, but one family owned coffee brand is determined to…
read nowPie Five partners with Foodstone to open new locations
July 15, 2016
Pie Five Pizza announced a new development deal with existing franchise partner, Foodstone, LLC, that will open 16 additional locations in two states.
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