Salata expanding into a slew of new markets

July 28, 2016

Salata, Houston-based salad and salad wrap concept, is getting ready to expand to 200 new locations.

19 quarters and counting: How Captain D's keeps increasing sales

Listening, according to the brand's head chef, Jason Henderson, has been key to the chain's re-emergence as a growing force in the restaurant industry.

Captain D’s sails into new location

July 27, 2016

Seafood concept Captain D's has opened a new franchise location in Tallahassee Florida, at 2833 N. Monroe — the 28th location in the state.

Pieology pizzeria rolls into new territory

July 27, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its first Arkansas location in Fayetteville at 1777 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Cannabis quelling 'the munchies' fast casual style

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

One of the major players in the burgeoning legal marijuana business is lighting up a new franchising concept.

Juice It Up heads for the hills

July 26, 2016

Juice It Up is seeking franchisees in the state of Oregon. After a successful launch of the raw juice concept in Hillsboro, Oregon, the company hopes to expand…

Pollo Tropical swings into international expansion agreement

July 26, 2016

Fiesta Group Inc continues to grow internationally with the expansion of Caribbean-inspired concept, Pollo Tropical.

Foodtech key to tapping into growing Indian foodservice market

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A new report from TechSci Research shows that over the next five years, India may be one of the most promising markets for food service investment, But you…

Noodles & Company CEO steps down

July 26, 2016

Noodles & Company CEO Kevin Reddy is stepping down, effective immediately, according to a company press release. The company selected Dave Boennighausen as…

Bubbakoo’s Burritos launches 1st franchise

July 25, 2016

Bubbakoo's Burritos, the New Jersey made-to-order concept, is launching its tenth location and first franchise operation, at 1849 Hooper Avenue.

Pieology Pizzeria rolls into second North Carolina location

July 25, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening its second North Carolina location, this one will be at 4158 Main, North Hills, Suite 103, in Raleigh. The franchise is the second…

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…

BurgerFi heats up new Brooklyn location

July 22, 2016

BurgerFi opened its newest location in Brooklyn on Monday, July 18, near the Dyker Heights area. 

Firehouse 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…

Chicken 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…

Kneaders 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…

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…

Pie 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…

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…

AhiPoki 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…