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IFA, Chamber of Commerce applaud statute blocking NLRB 'joint employer liability' expansion
April 20, 2015
The International Franchise Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Workforce Freedom Initiative announced their approval of a new law in Tennessee…
read nowJuice It Up! celebrates 20 years, 50 percent sales increase
April 20, 2015
Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie franchise, announced the company achieved "solid same-store sales" and an average unit volume growth of…
read nowKorean-inspired fare, Chipotle-style leads to doubled-digit sales growth
April 17, 2015
The company's same-store sales growth reached double-digits, leading to plans for nearly 20 stores slated to open in the next two years.
read nowPanera to increase buyback to $750M, refranchise 73 stores
April 16, 2015
Panera Bread announced that it is increasing its buyback authorization to $750M and plans to sell and refranchise 73 of its company-owned stores.
read nowNew regulations bill will lead to 'costly litigation,' IFA says
April 16, 2015
Leaders of the International Franchise Association urged lawmakers in California to oppose Assembly Bill 525, which the organization believes would pose…
read nowComplex tax code hurting franchises, IFA says
April 16, 2015
The International Franchise Association is encouraging lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform as a way to support the franchise industry.
read nowYour Pie celebrates 7 years, launches Maple Bacon Gelato
April 16, 2015
Your Pie announced the latest of the brand's seasonal Craft Pie Series, the new Maple Bacon Gelato.
read nowCREAM inks 13-unit expansion deal for Northern California
April 16, 2015
CREAM, a San Francisco-based fast casual dessert franchise specializing in ice cream sandwiches and other confections, has inked a franchise deal for 13 new…
read nowPenn Station inks 10-unit agreement for Atlanta area
April 16, 2015
The company has opened more than 290 locations in 15 states with only two store closings in 30 years.
read nowPie Five expands footprint in Chicago
April 15, 2015
The new restaurant marked Pie Five's 41st location.
read nowCanada-based Wok Box enters California market with 37-unit deal
April 14, 2015
The agreement states that the company will develop the 37 restaurants from Kern County up to the Oregon border, with the first slated to open in the San…
read nowFazoli's receives fundraising award, rolls out create-your-own-pizza
April 14, 2015
Fazoli's received the COEX Innovation Award for Marketing/Service for its ongoing fundraising efforts and food donations to Feed the Children. Fazoli’s also…
read nowPieology expands in Northern California
April 14, 2015
The new store seats approximately 85 guests inside and 20 outside.
read nowBlaze launches in Nashville, prepares for Las Vegas and Chicago openings
April 13, 2015
The Chicago and Las Vegas restaurants will feature a selection of wine and craft beer.
read nowRusso's forms partnership to expand brand, interest potential franchisees
April 13, 2015
The partnership between Guidant Financial, BoeFly.com and Russo's is part of Guidant's Funding Assurance program to help franchisors expand their brands.
read nowIFA: key to continuing job growth is tax reform, revising work week definition
April 10, 2015
Franchise businesses will create jobs at a faster pace than the overall economy in 2015, as it has in each of the last four years.
read nowFired Pie expands footprint in Arizona with 5 new locations
April 10, 2015
Arizona fast casual Fired Pie announced the opening of its tenth location at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
read nowMOOYAH expands to Arlington, intros 'Millionaire Sweepstakes'
April 10, 2015
Dallas area fast casual MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes announced the opening of its 25th DFW area MOOYAH location and its first Arlington location.
read nowIFA advocating for SBA to develop 'reasonable standards' for franchises
April 9, 2015
IFA stated that franchisors and franchisees should not be considered "affiliated" solely because of contractual rights and obligations.
read nowPieology expands footprint in Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan
April 9, 2015
The Louisville location will seat approximately 100 guests.
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