Franchising News & Media
Peet's Coffee & Tea acquires Mighty Leaf Tea
August 4, 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. announced today that it has acquired Mighty Leaf Tea in partnership with Next World Group, a private investment firm.
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Morgan makes the leap from Smashburger to Tava Indian Kitchen
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Tava aims to expand throughout San Francisco and into Denver.
read nowEinstein Noah squeezes out same-store sales increase, cuts staff by 10%
August 1, 2014
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, reported financial results for…
read nowSloan's Ice Cream plans Lauderdale-By-The-Sea location
August 1, 2014
Sloan's Ice Cream is planning to open its newest location in November in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fla. Owners of the new location are David and Debra Olmo, who…
read nowRestaurant traffic slips in June, same-store sales continue to rise
August 1, 2014
The National Restaurant Association’s monthly Restaurant Performance Index reported a moderate decline in June, driven largely by softer traffic. The RPI was…
read nowChicken Salad Chick gains more ground in South Carolina
August 1, 2014
Chicken Salad Chick announced today the development of a new franchise location in the Charleston, S.C., area. The new restaurant will be located at 400 Azalea…
read nowMeatheads opens second Indiana restaurant
August 1, 2014
Meatheads is opening a new restaurant at 69 US Hwy 41, Suite 300 Schererville, Ind., on Aug. 11. Members of the Schererville Chamber of Commerce will help…
read nowMenchie's plans grand opening of Chicago store
August 1, 2014
Menchie's has opened its newest store in Chicago at the intersection of Clybourn and Wrightwood. To celebrate the opening, Menchie's will hold a seven-day…
read nowFatburger opens first Doha, Qatar location
August 1, 2014
Fatburger recently announced the opening of its first location in Doha, Qatar, in The Pearl, a tourist and recreational destination. The new Fatburger, owned…
read nowLa Madeleine opening Pearland, Texas store
August 1, 2014
La Madeleine will open a new restaurant in the Pearland Town Center at 11200 Broadway in Pearland, Texas, on Aug. 2.
read nowSmoothie King posts strong Q2 results
August 1, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises Inc., reported 9.79 percent same-store sales growth in Q2 2014.
read nowBlue Lemon set to open sixth location
August 1, 2014
Blue Lemon recently announced signing an agreement to open it first restaurant in Ogden, Utah. The store will be located in a 4,000 square-foot space at 33…
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Homestyle Dining leverages smaller footprint to create 'plush fast casual' steak concept
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Bo's Steak & Grill features a backyard barbecue theme, with country music, denim and red solo cups.
read nowCorner Bakery Café expands into Brooklyn, NY
July 30, 2014
Corner Bakery Café recently announced its entry into Brooklyn, N.Y., with the development deal from franchise partner Parikh Network, led by multi-restaurant…
read nowMaui Wowi hires new franchise business manager
July 30, 2014
Maui Wowi announced today the hire of Jeff Lougee as franchise business manager.
read nowFarmer Boys opens restaurants in California, Las Vegas
July 30, 2014
Farmer Boys announced the opening of two new restaurants recently, in Beaumont, Calif., and Las Vegas.
read nowGreen Beans Coffee opening at Pittsburgh International Airport
July 30, 2014
Green Beans Coffee Company recently announced its opening in Concourse A of the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). The restaurant is its first location in…
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McDonald's ruling holds franchisors accountable for franchise employee allegations
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The National Restaurant Association claims the decision will impede job creation and create 'big business.'
read nowFirecrust Neapolitan jumps into fast casual pizza space
July 29, 2014
Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria has opened its first restaurant in Dallas, and has begun construction on its second location in Plano, Texas.
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Teriyaki Madness inks franchise deal with not-for-profit organization
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Both entities expect to benefit from the non-profit/for-profit partnership.
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