Franchising News & Media
Bowl of Heaven signs multiunit deal in LA County
December 23, 2014
Bowl of Heaven has signed a 4-unit franchise deal for parts of Los Angeles County, including West Hollywood and Santa Monica. The company has partnered with…
read nowMenchie's grows California footprint with Santa Maria unit
December 22, 2014
Menchie's has announced the opening of its newest store at Crossroads at Santa Maria, located at 2202 South Bradly Rd. in Santa Maria, California.
read nowSchlotzsky's opens first Russian location
December 22, 2014
The new restaurant debuted in Kamergerskiy, a historical area in Moscow, on Nov. 10.
read nowNLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer
December 22, 2014
The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.
read nowIFA launches labor resource site for franchisees
December 22, 2014
The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…
read nowMiddleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster
December 22, 2014
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.
read nowDFW airport adds new restaurants
December 19, 2014
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport now offers Banh Shop and Genghis Grill.
read nowJuice It Up! plants flag in Oregon
December 19, 2014
The Area Development Agreement with Juice 55 LLC includes three franchise locations in the Portland area, with the first scheduled to open in Hillsboro in…
read nowMission Burrito rebrands as 'Überrito'
December 19, 2014
The name change is the first step in a three-step process that will include revamping the décor in four existing Houston-area units and developing new markets.
read nowPie Five marks second DC area location
December 18, 2014
Pie Five Pizza will open its newest restaurant in Sterling, Virginia, on Friday. This will be the brand's second location in the Virginia/Washington, DC…
read nowHalal Guys franchisee to develop restaurants in the Houston market
December 18, 2014
The new franchisee has signed on to develop 5 units in the Houston area, representing half of the total available market, leaving more stores available for…
read nowGreat Wraps inks development deal for DFW and Oklahoma City
December 18, 2014
Great Wraps currently has 80 locations in 18 states. The new deal will add Oklahoma to the mix for the first time.
read nowPizza Studio continues SoCal expansion
December 18, 2014
Pizza Studio is opening its 26th store today, located in Compton, California's Gateway Towne Center. Compton city officials will be on hand for an official…
read nowFeast BBQ opens 2nd location
December 17, 2014
Indiana-based Feast BBQ is jumping the Ohio River to open a second location in Louisville, Kentucky.
read nowPeet's pulls out of Ohio after 18 months
December 17, 2014
The company had said it planned to grow its East Coast presence from the Cleveland market; now its focus will shift to better-performing markets.
read nowBilly Sims BBQ opens 44th location
December 17, 2014
The Tulsa, Oklahoma-based chain opened 11 new restaurants in 2014.
read nowPie Five continues food pantry campaign for newest Wichita opening
December 17, 2014
Pie Five Pizza Co. has opened its newest Wichita, Kansas, restaurant on Rock Road, across from Bradley Fair. The opening marks the third location in Wichita…
read nowPie Five announces 55 new franchise deals
December 17, 2014
Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded up to 55 franchise units to John "J.D." Draper and John Draper II. The father-son team plans to introduce the concept throughout…
read nowBlaze spreading to Sarasota in January
December 17, 2014
Blaze Pizza will continue its aggressive expansion throughout the country with a new unit in Sarasota, Florida, expected to open in January.
read nowLa Madeleine signs five-unit deal with Arkansas franchisee
December 16, 2014
Chi Development Company will develop five new restaurants in central and northwest Arkansas.
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