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Newk's will open newest location with Make-A-Wish Fundraiser
November 7, 2014
The fundraiser is part of the grand opening celebration for the newest Newk's, located in the Inverness area in Birmingham, Alabama.
read nowNoodles & Company makes incremental progress in Q3
November 7, 2014
Noodles & Company announced that same-store comps increased 1.7 percent system-wide.
read nowTropical Smoothie Café opens milestone 400th restaurant
November 7, 2014
The 400th café, located at 5221 Monroe Street in Toledo, Ohio, is owned by multi-unit franchisee Julie Munson.
read nowCIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality
November 6, 2014
The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…
read nowBlast 825 Pizza launches franchising program
November 6, 2014
California-based Blast 825 Pizza, a fast casual concept that is part of Milano Restaurants, has announced the launch of a franchising program. The brand is now…
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group reports increases for Q3
November 6, 2014
Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported comp growth for both brands in Q3 2014.
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens redesigned urban store
November 6, 2014
In addition design changes, the new prototype introduces breakfast service, a to-go and online ordering pick-up window, a catering area and inclusion of the…
read nowForever Brands merges with Falafill
November 6, 2014
The merger kicks off a year of growth for the combined brands, which hope to add 35 new units throughout Chicagoland in the next year.
read nowMcAlister's annouces 10-unit Houston area deal
November 6, 2014
McAlister's Deli has signed an agreement with Southwest Concepts LLC to open 10 locations throughout the Houston area, with one location slated to open in…
read nowPotbelly sales increase 0.5 percent in Q3
November 6, 2014
Same-store sales remain down 1.1 percent year-to-date compared to the same period last year.
read nowJamba Juice same-store sales jump by 3.8 percent in Q3
November 6, 2014
Jamba Juice attributed the increase to strong performance by its fresh squeezed juice and whole food blending platform.
read nowGRK Fresh Greek announces third location
November 4, 2014
GRK Fresh Greek is opening its third location in New York at 451 Lexington Avenue, along the Grand Central corridor.
read nowKye's opens in Santa Monica, California
November 4, 2014
Kye's will introduce its signature item, the KyeRito, which feature wraps made of options like nori or romain rather than the typical flatbread or tortilla.
read nowCalifornia Tortilla location debuts new design, branding
November 4, 2014
California Tortilla will return to Arlington, Virginia, this month with the re-opening of its original Courthouse location, complete with a remodel, new staff…
read nowSmoothie Factory eyes Arizona expansion with new store design
November 4, 2014
Smoothie Factory Juice Bar has awarded a multiunit development agreement to existing franchisee John Wilfert, of JW Health and Fitness LLC, to open seven more…
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian doubles franchising discount for veterans
November 4, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian is doubling its discount to prospective franchisees with military experience. The Veterans Day special is available now through Dec. 31 and…
read nowBurger 21 will plant flag in Chicago
November 3, 2014
Burger 21 has signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in Chicagoland, marking the brand's entry into Illinois. Additionally, the company…
read nowBlaze Pizza marks its debut in Jersey
November 3, 2014
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its first New Jersey restaurant, in Paramus, on Nov. 6. To celebrate, the location will give away free pizzas on Nov. 7 from…
read nowWild Wing Cafe plans four new units in Tennessee
November 3, 2014
Wild Wing Cafe has signed a multiunit development deal with Dave McFarland, North Carolina-based restaurant owner and operator, who plans to open four new…
read nowMenchie’s plans grand openings in Texas, Washington
November 3, 2014
Menchie’s opened its newest store over the weekend at Alamo Ranch located at 5619 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio. To celebrate, the location is hosting giveaways…
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