New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business

by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza

If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.

Blaze celebrate Gainesville opening with free pizza offering

January 13, 2015

Fast casual pizzeria Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza celebrated the grand opening of its first Gainseville, Florida location by offering customers a free 11-inch pizza.

Is Zoës Kitchen poised for a breakout year?

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Going public landed $42 million on the Mediterranean-inspired concept's balance sheet, and Zoës Kitchen is ready to put those dollars to work growing its…

Franchise Expo South headed to Houston February 5-7

January 13, 2015

The Expo will include a small-business seminar series hosted in conjunction with the local Houston resources, and more than 40 other free seminars and five…

Tropical Smoothie Cafe posts 11.4-percent comp growth in 2014

January 13, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café wrapped up 2014 with 11.4-percent sales comps, a 28-percent increase in new franchise agreements, 55 new stores and AUVs of $526,000.

Amsterdam Falafelshop expanding outside of D.C.

January 12, 2015

Amsterdam Falafelshop is expanding outside Washington D.C., with new units scheduled to open in Boston, Dallas and Philadelphia.

Fuddruckers set to plant flag in Maine this May

January 12, 2015

Texas-based Fuddruckers will debut its first Maine location through a new franchise partnership with B&B Burgers, Inc.

CiCi's VP joins Orange Leaf as president

January 12, 2015

Geoff Goodman, who most recently served as VP of Brand Excellence for CiCi's Pizza, will oversee operations, product development, brand management and…

Burger 21 set to open 10 new units in 2015

January 12, 2015

The chain inked 10 new franchise agreements in 2014, representing a total of 13 future restaurants.

Franchise association names new regulatory VP

January 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

Togo's opens two new units in Idaho

January 7, 2015

Togo's will open units in Merigian and Idaho Falls this week.

Pizza Studio poised to plant flag in D.C.

January 7, 2015

Pizza Studio has announced its flagship location in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington D.C. will open in late February.

McAlister's Deli adding Charlotte location

January 7, 2015

The Overstreet Mall location will mark the 25th location in the state for SD Holdings.

Chop Daddy to open second unit

January 7, 2015

The second Chop Daddy will open in the Culver City neighborhood of Los Angeles. Limited window service during lunch will begin January 12, with full opening…

Wild Wing Cafe inks agreement for new restaurant in Georgia

January 7, 2015

The new unit will bring the chain's count to 37 locations throughout the Southeast and Texas.

Dickey's opening restaurants in Florida, California, Pennsylvania

January 7, 2015

The barbecue brand is closing in on 500 units.

Start opens 2nd Dallas location

January 6, 2015

Dallas-based Start will open its second location on January 7 at 4023 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas.