Franchising News & Media
Johnny Rockets going to college
July 20, 2015
Continuing its focus on non-traditional venues, Johnny Rockets is targeting college and university campuses with its Express prototype, according to a company…
read nowBlaze reaches 80-unit milestone
July 16, 2015
The chain has a pipeline of more than 400 restaurants set to open in 42 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada by 2020.
read nowBraddah’s Island Style opening fourth unit
July 16, 2015
Braddah’s Island Style – burritos, bowls and tacos is opening its fourth location this week.
read nowPancheros opens eighth Michigan unit
July 16, 2015
Pancheros Mexican Grill is opening Michigan’s eighth location on July 22 in Pittsfield Township.
read nowCapriotti’s launching near Seattle
July 15, 2015
Seattle native Ron Mehiel will open a new location this summer.
read nowThe Halal Guys inks 5-unit deal for Toronto
July 14, 2015
This is the brand's fourth international franchise deal and first for Canada, with other territories sold for the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.
read nowCheeseburger Bobby's hopes makeover will attract Millennials
July 14, 2015
Cheeseburger Bobby’s is trying to attract and retain the newest wave of consumers — the coveted and discerning millennials — with a redesign.
read nowMenchie’s to celebrate Illinois opening
July 13, 2015
Menchie’s has opened its newest store in Palatine, Illinois
read nowFormer Red Mango exec takes over UGrill franchise ops
July 9, 2015
UFood Grill has named Bob DiBartolomeo as its vice president of franchise development and is also planning to add 100 new locations over the next four years.
read nowNew salad concept sprouts in Chicago
July 9, 2015
Be Leaf, a new fast casual salad concept, opened this week in Chicago.
read nowPollo Tropical expands Tennessee presence
July 8, 2015
Pollo Tropical is expanding its presence this month in Tennessee with two new locations opening in Nashville and Madison.
read nowDog Haus goes big in Texas with 20-unit deal
July 8, 2015
Dog Haus is continuing its expansion beyond its hometown of Pasadena, California, with the announcement of a 20-unit franchise deal for Texas.
read nowPosh Tomato seeking franchisees to develop high-profile locations
July 7, 2015
Looking to bring its ultra-thin crust, brick oven pies to a broader audience nationwide, Posh Tomato is actively seeking franchisees to open restaurants in the…
read nowFatburger, Buffalo's Express opening cobranded LA unit
July 6, 2015
Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express are once again joining forces to open a cobranded location, this time in El Monte, Los Angeles.
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Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza going to Disney
July 6, 2015
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will open a new restaurant at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort at Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
read nowKneaders opening in Tucson
July 6, 2015
Kneaders Bakery & Café are calling residents of Tucson, Arizona, to experience its freshly baked bread and pastries. The restaurant and retail shop will open…
read nowNapa celebrates world's 'Heritage' with new fast casual concept
July 2, 2015
Napa has a new fast-fine dining restaurant, Heritage Eats, which opened in May in the BelAire Shopping Center, according to a company press release.
read nowJohnny Rockets planting flag in El Paso
July 2, 2015
Johnny Rockets will open in El Paso thanks to an agreement with Cruzar Group.
read nowCatering workshop intends to help restaurants grow sales
July 2, 2015
The Catering Institute is offering its second Catering Sales Management Workshop.
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