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Pitfire 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.
read nowNewk'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.
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