Franchising News & Media
'Failure is not an option' in CEO's cancer battle
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Just as things started taking off for Chicken Salad Chick, President and CEO Kevin Brown was diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. He's fighting back, and…
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Chanticleer Holdings acquires The Burger Company
September 11, 2014
Chanticleer Holdings has finalized the purchase of The Burger Company in Charlotte, N.C.
read nowNoodles & Company opens first Louisville store
September 11, 2014
Noodles & Company opened its first Louisville, Kentucky-area restaurant on Sept. 10.
read nowZaxby’s expands into Jacksonville market
September 11, 2014
Zaxby's opened its first location in Jacksonville, N.C., on Sept. 8.
read nowKneaders Bakery & Café expands to Denver market
September 10, 2014
Kneaders Bakery & Café announced the opening its newest location in Parker, Colorado, on Sept. 12.
read nowYum! Brands experiments with Vietnamese concept
September 10, 2014
Yum! Brands continues to experiment with the fast casual segment with its latest concept called Banh Shop, located in Dallas.The restaurant joins the company’s…
read nowMOOYAH franchisees open second Ft. Worth location
September 10, 2014
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes franchisees opened a second Fort Worth location on Sept. 8.
read nowPancheros Mexican Grill makes Kentucky debut
September 10, 2014
Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its first-ever Kentucky location in Paducah.
read nowIce cream sandwich concept plans nationwide expansion
September 9, 2014
CREAM, a California-based ice cream sandwich concept, has announced plans to expand throughout the country. These plans follow the company's success in the San…
read nowCaliburger expands into Canada
September 9, 2014
CaliBurger has executed a master franchise agreement to develop at least 10 units in British Columbia.
read nowMcDonald’s expands test of build-your-own concept
September 8, 2014
McDonald’s test of build-your-own burger concepts has expanded from two restaurants in Orange County, California, to four total restaurants in Southern…
read nowDickey's to open second location in Virginia Beach
September 8, 2014
A new Dickey's Barbecue Pit will open at 1920 Centerville Turnpike, Suite 104 in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 11.
read nowMcAlister's announces Arizona expansion
September 8, 2014
McAlister's Deli announced an agreement with existing franchise group Southwest Deli to open eight locations in Arizona.
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New Wild Wing Cafe CEO has deep roots in fast casual, QSR
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant industry veteran Tom Lewison has been tapped to help Wild Wing Cafe take flight.
read nowBRIX Holdings acquires salad chains
September 5, 2014
BRIX Holdings announced the additions of Souper Salad and Greenz to its portfolio.
read nowSmashburger breaks into Panama market
September 5, 2014
The first of five Smashburger restaurants planned for Panama opened in Plaza New York in Panama City on Sept. 4.
read nowDickey's opens Portland-area store
September 5, 2014
Dickey's announced the opening of its latest store at at 14700 SW Murray Scholls Drive, Suite 102 in Beaverton, Oregon.
read nowStarbucks launching roastery, small-footprint stores
September 5, 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind, interactive Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle, and will test…
read nowCapriotti's opens fourth store in Maryland
September 5, 2014
Capriotti's will open its latest location in Annapolis, Md., on Sept. 15.
read nowBlue Lemon will open new store, launch app
September 5, 2014
Blue Lemon will open its fifth location in five years and will launch a new payment and loyalty app.
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