Veteran achieves dream of owning a restaurant with new Dickey's Barbecue Pit

March 26, 2015

On Friday, March 27, the US Air Force Veteran, Brian Patnett, will open Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Brandywine.

Persona slated to open 3 locations in southeast

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria has inked a development agreement for three restaurants in the Southeastern United States, including South Carolina, North Carolina…

Pollo Campero announces 11.8% sales growth

March 24, 2015

Pollo Campero, the world's largest Latin chicken restaurant brand, announced an 11.8 percent same store sales growth at comparable United States stores for the…

McAlister's Deli targeting Phoenix for franchise growth

March 24, 2015

McAlister's Deli announced today it is targeting Phoenix for franchise growth.

Red Robin Burger Works continues Washington, DC expansion

March 24, 2015

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced Monday that a second Washington, DC-area Red Robin Burger Works will open on March 23, 2015 at 1028 19th Street, NW…

IFA to appeal Seattle minimum wage law on behalf of franchisees

March 20, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced today that it will appeal a recent decision in federal court that the organization claims allows the city of…

Newk’s to open three restaurants in Baton Rouge by mid-May 2015

March 17, 2015

Newk’s Eatery is strengthening its Louisiana presence with the opening of two new locations in Baton Rouge.

Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. declares its 217th consecutive quarterly dividend

March 16, 2015

Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. announced today that its board of directors declared a $0.20 per share quarterly dividend.

Hurricane Grill and Wings signs to develop in Western Maryland

March 13, 2015

Hurricane Grill & Wings, an island-inspired fast casual restaurant franchise, announced today the signing of a new development in Western Maryland.

Crushed Red targeting franchisees for Kansas City units

March 12, 2015

St. Louis, Missouri-based fast casual concept Crushed Red, a chopped-to-order salads and artisan-crafted whole-grain pizza restaurant, is seeking franchisees…

IFA delegates meet with California legislators to caution and educate

March 12, 2015

A delegation of franchisees and franchisors met in Sacramento with state legislators to tout the franchise industry’s contributions to the state's economy, its…

Newk’s to open three new San Antonio-area locations

March 12, 2015

Newk’s Eatery has announced its newest franchise partner, Stephen Kuehler, who will lead the chain’s expansion into the San Antonio area.

Three-day Barbecue Bonanza kicks off Thursday at New Dickey's Barbecue Pit

March 12, 2015

Local owner, Randy Miller, is opening a Dickey's Barbecue Pit in his hometown of Morgantown, West Virginia. Miller is kicking off the store opening with a…

Pie Five Pizza to debut inside the Beltway

March 9, 2015

Pie Five Pizza is opening another location in the nation's capital, this time inside the Beltway.

1000 Degrees Pizza sets up shop next to Panera Bread in New Jersey

March 6, 2015

A fast-casual spin on Neapolitan pizza, 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria is coming to Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

MOD Pizza closes $40M in financiing

March 6, 2015

Seattle-based MOD Pizza announced the company closed on financing that is expected to exceed $40 million.

Uncle Maddio's plans for 30 Atlanta-based locations

March 6, 2015

Atlanta residents Al Brown and Mike Haines have signed agreements to build eight Uncle Maddio's units in communities throughout the metro area.

Dickey's Barbecue heats up Orlando, Woodland

March 5, 2015

Orlando, Florida-based business partners Cameron Steinagel and Patrick Bradford announced that on Thursday, March 5, at 11 a.m., they'll open the first…

Your Pie looking for national growth in the midst of fast casual pizza boom

With 22 units open, Your Pie is hoping to break out of the Southeast and go nationwide.

Great Wraps Grill takes off in airport venues

March 4, 2015

Airports across the country continue to invest heavily to improve foodservice offerings in order to keep up with airline passengers’ demand for more…