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Just Fresh set to open catering-focused unit in Charlotte business park
November 14, 2014
Just Fresh, part of Chanticleer Holdings, will focus on catering breakfast and lunch in the Ballantyne Corporate Park.
read nowDickey's opens new restaurants in Texas and Wyoming
November 14, 2014
Both restaurants opened on Nov. 13 with three-day celebrations featuring giveaways.
read nowTropical Smoothie Café named a top franchise for minorities
November 12, 2014
Franchises were evaluated based on the number of operating units owned or managed by minorities as well as the number of minorities in senior management.
read nowSaxton Group acquires McAlister's restaurant, area development rights for Austin, Texas
November 12, 2014
The acquisition makes for a total of 58 McAlister’s Deli locations that are owned and operated by The Saxton Group, which plans to add five more units in the…
read nowBDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint
November 12, 2014
BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…
read nowJack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster
November 12, 2014
GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…
read nowBoston Market opens restaurant on Ft. Meade base
November 11, 2014
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Boston Market opened a new location at 2799 Rose Street on Ft. Meade in Maryland. A restaurant was also opened at Ft.
read nowZoe's Kitchen buys three franchise units, announces Q3
November 11, 2014
In addition to acquiring three units in Louisiana, Zoe's Q3 comps will range between 5.7 percent and 5.9 percent.
read nowSchlotzsky's sets sights on Sin City
November 11, 2014
The bakery-cafe brand currently has three restaurants in Nevada, and plans to add at least six signed franchise deals in Las Vegas by the end of the year.
read nowVooDoo BBQ & Grill plants flag in Pensacola
November 11, 2014
The new unit, the chain's 20th, is located in University Town Center at the corner of Nine Mile Road and University Parkway.
read nowMilitary veterans gravitating to franchising careers
November 11, 2014
More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…
read nowPitfire Artisan Pizza founder plans expansion, snack and coffee concept
November 11, 2014
Paul Hibler, founder of Pitfire Artisan Pizza and the American Gonzo Food Corporation restaurants, has announced that Pitfire's eighth location will open in…
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COO: Newk's riding high on 'second wave' of fast casual
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Jim Greco, newly-appointed COO of Newk’s Franchise Company, sees an opportunity for the chain to supplant early leaders like Panera thanks to culinary-driven…
read nowDickey's opens units in California, Texas
November 10, 2014
Dickey's continues to strengthen its presence in Texas and California with the opening of three new restaurants.
read nowCharleys Philly Steaks expands Central Ohio presence
November 10, 2014
The restaurant franchise will soon add Polaris Fashion Place to its roster of 10 Columbus-area locations.
read nowPancheros opens in Manchester, Connecticut
November 10, 2014
The restaurant will offer $1 burritos on Nov. 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
read nowMcAlister's Deli expanding footprint in Arizona, Ohio
November 10, 2014
The units in Peoria, Arizona and Beaverton, Ohio will be the brand's first in those cities.
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Starbucks have their eyes on dinner
November 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are reportedly planning to crash dinner in the New Year. According to The Street, the brands will introduce more "dinner-friendly…
read nowStarbucks opens Military Community Stores
November 7, 2014
Starbucks has opened its first two Starbucks Military Community Stores at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington and Joint Base San Antonio in Texas.
read nowCosta Vida expands Nevada footprint
November 7, 2014
The new Costa Vida location will be the second opening in the Reno area by owner Gary Moore.
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