Dog Haus to open four new restaurants by end of 2014

September 23, 2014

The gourmet hot dog chain will open its first unit outside Southern California in Colorado in early 2015.

Project Pie plans New Jersey debut

September 19, 2014

Project Pie has signed a 9-unit franchise deal that will mark the brand’s debut in New Jersey.

Strong same-store sales driving franchising interest, says Fazoli's

September 19, 2014

Fazoli's has marked its 17th straight month of same-store sales.

Elevation Burger CEO marks 5 months with growth plans, new menu items

September 19, 2014

The burger chain is adding units, menu items and leaders.

E-2 visa leads UK entrepreneur to California dream

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising is an ideal fit for many foreign entrepreneurs seeking to live and work in the US.

Bowl of Heaven signs multiunit Orange County deal

September 18, 2014

Bowl of Heaven continues SoCal growth with multiunit deal.

Jamba Juice opens on Penn State campus

September 18, 2014

Jamba Juice opened the campus location at the start of the fall semester.

Five Guys announces first Glasgow, Scotland location

September 18, 2014

Five Guys will also introduce the Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine to Scotland.

West Coast Franchise Expo coming to Anaheim

September 18, 2014

The International Franchise Association is sponsoring an expo for potential franchisees Oct. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Senators introduce NLRB Reform Act on heels of McDonald's ruling

September 17, 2014

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Lamar Alexander have introduced the National Labor Relations Board Act on the heels of the NLRB's decision…

Café Intermezzo opening up franchise markets in the Southeastern US

September 17, 2014

The upscale café is looking to expand its footprint into other major Southern cities through franchising.

Blaze Pizza announces a handful of new locations

September 16, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, today announced that it will soon be opening three new locations in the greater New York/New Jersey area. The company also announced…

Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

Blaze Pizza sets its sights on Tennessee

September 15, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that it will make its debut in Tennessee in November with a new location in Knoxville.

Panda Express shopping Delaware locations

September 15, 2014

Panda Express is seeking to expand into Delaware with free-standing corporate-owned stores.

Jimmy John's sale rumored

September 15, 2014

Sources say Jimmy John's is considering selling a major stake in the company and has hired a boutique investment bank to advise on a potential deal.

Fro-yo, burgers, pizza concepts' growth indicate high demand

September 12, 2014

According to Inc. Magazine's annual list of privately-held companies, fast casuals are still setting the pace for the restaurant industry.

Togo's set to open in Atwater, Calif.

September 12, 2014

Togo's is opening its first restaurant in Atwater, California.

Sloan's Ice Cream inks first franchise deal in San Diego

September 12, 2014

The San Diego location is Sloan's first franchise outside of South Florida.

Pollo Tropical will open first San Antonio location next to newest Taco Cabana

September 12, 2014

Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana will open side-by-side in San Antonio.