Franchising News & Media

Dickey'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.

McAlister'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.

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BRIX Holdings acquires salad chains

September 5, 2014

BRIX Holdings announced the additions of Souper Salad and Greenz to its portfolio.

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Smashburger 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.

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Dickey'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.

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Starbucks 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…

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Capriotti's opens fourth store in Maryland

September 5, 2014

Capriotti's will open its latest location in Annapolis, Md., on Sept. 15.

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Blue 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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Bowl of Heaven signs 30-unit deal for SoCal, Vegas

September 4, 2014

Bowl of Heaven announced the signing of a new multi-unit franchise deal with an existing franchisee for Southern California and Las Vegas.

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Modmarket set to open first Texas location

September 4, 2014

Modmarket is set to open its first Texas location on Sept. 9 in at 3651 Justin Rd. in Flower Mound.

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Potbelly Corp. targeting Upstate New York for growth

September 4, 2014

Potbelly Corporation announced a franchise growth plan targeting Upstate New York, including Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo.

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Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers reducing franchise royalty fees

September 4, 2014

Freakin’ Unbelievable Burgers is reducing U.S. franchise royalty fees by 20 percent for the first three contract years.

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Salata opens first Illinois location

September 4, 2014

Salata will open its first Illinois location at 1083 E. Lake Cook Rd. in the Lexington Commons Plaza in Wheeling on Sept. 4, 2014.

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PYT Burger teams up with Fransmart for franchising growth

September 3, 2014

Philadelphia's PYT Burger has partnered with franchise development company Fransmart to expand the brand through franchising.

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Blaze Pizza adds nine franchise groups

September 2, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza announced that its 40th restaurant is set to open next month in San Diego. The company also announced it has signed nine new area…

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Starbucks trucks being tested on campuses

September 2, 2014

Starbucks is rolling out coffee trucks at three college campuses this fall: Arizona State University, James Madison University and Coastal Carolina.

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Starbucks launches 'Branded Solutions' in MENA region

September 2, 2014

Starbucks has announced the launch of its ‘Branded Solutions’ program in its Middle East and North Africa region.

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Smoothie King recognizes Franchisee of the Year

September 2, 2014

Smoothie King Franchises recognized David and Dawn Cotrone and their son David Cotrone, Jr.as its Franchisee of the Year during its annual conference in New…

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Port City Java plans grand opening for first cafe in Jacksonville, N.C.

September 2, 2014

Port City Java opened its newest café at 102 Marine Blvd. in Jacksonville, N.C.

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