Burger 21 on the hunt for Greater Washington DC franchisees

October 22, 2014

Burger 21 hopes to expand its footprint in Maryland, Virginia and Downtown Washington, DC.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian eyes California for expansion

October 22, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is expanding its footprint in California by adding new franchise units to its current count of 55.

Top Round partners with franchise group to grow nationally

October 22, 2014

Top Round, which opened in L.A. in June 2013, is looking to grow in that market, New York, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

Corner Bakery set to open first Idaho location

October 21, 2014

The restaurant is owned and operated by Ben Eramya of Feast Northwest LLC, which plans to open another cafe in Boise near the Boise Towne Square Mall early…

Dickey's opens six new units

October 21, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the openings of six new locations in Texas, New Mexico, California and Maryland.

Planet Smoothie seeks Florida franchisees

October 21, 2014

The company is looking for franchise partners to expand in the six Orlando areas, as well as Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ocala and Lakeland.

Uncle Maddio's inks first deal in the Northeast

October 21, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has awarded its first multiunit franchise agreement deal in the Northeast, with five units planned for Pittsburgh within the next…

Chipotle's strong showing demonstrates fast food 'out of touch' with consumers, says Ells

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 21, 2014

The 20-something brand has demonstrated it can spend more on ingredients, charge a fair price and generate outstanding business results, the co-CEO says.

Modmarket continues Lone Star expansion

October 20, 2014

Modmarket anticipates opening two additional Texas locations in Q1 2015.

Ice cream sandwich concept headed to Cupertino, other California markets

October 16, 2014

CREAM, a San Francisco-based dessert franchise that specializes in ice cream sandwiches, has signed a multiunit development agreement with existing franchisee…

Amsterdam Falafelshop opens first Northern Virginia unit

October 16, 2014

Amsterdam Falafelshop is also seeking to expand in markets including Baltimore; Atlanta; the Carolinas; Miami; Tampa; New York; Philadelphia; Richmond…

Pincho Factory launches franchise efforts

October 16, 2014

Miami burger concept Pincho Factory hopes to pioneer a streamlined, transparent franchising process.

Lee's Sandwiches plants its flag in Oregon

October 16, 2014

The latest Lee's Sandwiches has a full bread baking equipment line and the capacity to serve additional stores when they open.

Braddah's opens 3rd location, wins award

October 16, 2014

Braddah's Pumpkin Bark took "Most Creative Bite" at 94.1FM's (Mix / CBS Radio) "Bite of Las Vegas 2014."

Blaze Pizza opening at Univ. of Maryland

October 15, 2014

On Thursday, Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will begin feeding Terrapins. The company announced it will open its second Maryland location Thursday at the University…

Potbelly breaking into Nebraska

October 15, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced its first unit in Nebraska will open in November.

Planet Smoothie seeking area developer for Atlanta market

October 15, 2014

The area developer will support the efforts of existing franchisees and will also help educate people interested in opening franchises, in exchange for a…

Italian concept with South American roots lands in Florida

October 15, 2014

Spoleto, a chain of Italian restaurants in Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica, will open in Orlando in January.

Taking the ambiguity out of local marketing strategies

by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group

HuHot's VP of Marketing shares how to get franchisees to weigh in on marketing decisions, and how to blend corporate standards with local store marketing…

Fresh To Order continues growth in Atlanta market

October 14, 2014

Restaurant opens in Decatur, Georgia.