Fazoli's opens first campus restaurant at Texas Tech

October 28, 2014

This restaurant is part of Fazoli's strategic plan to grow through non-traditional locations, including additional campus, airport and travel center sites.

Hurricane Grill & Wings opens second Arizona restaurant

October 28, 2014

It's the second Hurricane Grill & Wings restaurant for franchisee Gary Arnold, who plans to open six additional restaurants within the next five years.

Who's the boss? Tips for avoiding joint employer liability

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchisors must clearly define their roles to exclude control over the terms and/or conditions of franchisee's employees.

BurgerFi will open in CNN Center, add breakfast menu

October 27, 2014

BurgerFi steps up its exploration of non-traditional storefronts and launches into the breakfast daypart with its newest location.

Dickey's opens in Kansas, West Virginia

October 27, 2014

Both new restaurants are owned by multiunit operators who plan to open additional locations.

HMSHost adds two execs to support development efforts

October 24, 2014

HMSHost has appointed Stephanie Havard as EVP of Restaurant Development, overseeing strategic investment, concept development and design and construction; and…

Creamistry opens new Long Beach location

October 24, 2014

Creamistry offers customized ice cream created using liquid nitrogen.

Korilla BBQ parks it at new storefront location

October 24, 2014

Korilla BBQ, which got its start as a food truck, also plans to launch three additional stores in the Upper East Side, Financial District, and Brooklyn.

Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

October 24, 2014

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

Blaze Pizza plans entry into Florida

October 24, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will soon be coming to Florida with plans to open eight locations in the state by the end of 2015. 

Big Apple Bagels opens new store in Indiana

October 24, 2014

The new location at 2049 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lafayette is two miles away from the previous location.

Panda Express opens first restaurant in Dubai

October 23, 2014

Gourmet Gulf will open a second branch at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence later this year, according to the report.

Billy Sims' key to growth: Stay true, keep it simple

Since 2004, Oklahoma-based chain Billy Sims Barbecue has grown to 40 locations in five states. What's the secret to the brand's success?

Costa Vida set to open first Seattle store

October 23, 2014

Costa Vida will break into the Seattle metropolitan market when it opens a new restaurant at 1900 S. Commons, Suite A in Federal Way on Nov. 17.

Restaurant group secures financing for Corner Bakery Cafe expansion

October 23, 2014

MX Restaurants and Bakeries Inc. has secured a $5.6 million loan from GE Capital's Franchise Finance to pay off short-term debt related to a recent acquisition…

Franchise Rankings names 10 best franchises

October 23, 2014

Franchiserankings.com announced rankings for Best Overall Franchises and Best Food Franchises for October 2014..

Jamba Juice launches Chicagoland hiring push

October 22, 2014

Jamba Juice will be hosting a Jamba Hiring Day in the Chicago area on Oct. 24 to identify and recruit candidates for Jamba team member or store personnel…

Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite announce SoCal expansion plans

October 22, 2014

Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite plan to open dozens of locations together in Southern California.

Togo's opens two new California units

October 22, 2014

Togo's Eateries will open two new units in Los Banos and Brawley before the end of October.

Juice It Up! nabs spot on 'Next 300 Franchise Chains' list

October 22, 2014

Juice It Up! has recorded two years of net sales growth, with a 50-percent increase over the past 25 months.