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.

'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…

Chanticleer Holdings acquires The Burger Company

September 11, 2014

Chanticleer Holdings has finalized the purchase of The Burger Company in Charlotte, N.C.

Noodles & Company opens first Louisville store

September 11, 2014

Noodles & Company opened its first Louisville, Kentucky-area restaurant on Sept. 10.

Zaxby’s expands into Jacksonville market

September 11, 2014

Zaxby's opened its first location in Jacksonville, N.C., on Sept. 8.

Kneaders Bakery & Café expands to Denver market

September 10, 2014

Kneaders Bakery & Café announced the opening its newest location in Parker, Colorado, on Sept. 12.

Yum! 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…

MOOYAH franchisees open second Ft. Worth location

September 10, 2014

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes franchisees opened a second Fort Worth location on Sept. 8.

Pancheros Mexican Grill makes Kentucky debut

September 10, 2014

Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its first-ever Kentucky location in Paducah.

Ice 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…

Caliburger expands into Canada

September 9, 2014

CaliBurger has executed a master franchise agreement to develop at least 10 units in British Columbia.

McDonald’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…