Franchising News & Media

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.

Corner 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…

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Maui Wowi hires new franchise business manager

July 30, 2014

Maui Wowi announced today the hire of Jeff Lougee as franchise business manager.

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Farmer 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.

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Green 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.'

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Firecrust 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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FreshBerry opens 20th location in Saudi Arabia

July 29, 2014

Tulsa, Okla.-based FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt has opened its 20th store in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with franchise partner United Food Company.

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How Do You Roll? inks 35 unit SoCal expansion deal

July 29, 2014

How Do You Roll? recently inked a deal with MMLS Holdings LLC to develop 35 units across Southern California over the next 10 years.

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Wingstop posts strong second quarter

July 29, 2014

Wingstop reported a 15.3-percent increase in same-store sales growth in Q2 2014.

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Fatburger, Buffalo's Cafe open co-branded unit in Islamabad

July 29, 2014

Fatburger announced today the opening of its first co-branded location in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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KFC Canada’s fast casual concept plans expansion, beer menu

July 28, 2014

KFC Canada announced the expansion of its KFC Fresh fast casual concept, which first made its debut in December 2013.

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Jamba launching franchise recruiting campaign

July 28, 2014

Jamba Inc. today announced the launch of a new franchise recruiting campaign focused on single store development in existing and new domestic markets.

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Potbelly to open first Nebraska shop in November

July 25, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced plans to open its first shop in Nebraska. The new Potbelly will open in the North Park Shopping Center at 2056 N. 117th Avenue…

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Franchisors invited to meet with potential investors at Chicago event

July 24, 2014

Qualified franchise brands seeking to fuel their next level of growth have an opportunity to meet potential investors at the third annual Franchise Capital…

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Buffalo Wings & Rings continues Middle East expansion

July 24, 2014

Buffalo Wings & Rings continues its expansion in the Middle East with the opening of its 9th location in Jordan. The restaurant chain has also opened the…

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Rise Biscuits & Donuts launches worldwide franchise program

July 24, 2014

Rise Biscuits & Donuts recently announced the launch of its worldwide franchise program. Rise has partnered with Fransmart, the franchise development…

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Robeks unveils Philly food truck

July 24, 2014

Robeks fresh juices and smoothies franchise will debut the first food truck in the Philadelphia market. The rollout of the food truck marks Robeks' entry into…

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McAlister’s Deli secures $15 million for expansion

July 24, 2014

McAlister's Deli has secured $15 million in funding to drive its nationwide expansion plans. The funding comes from Benetrends.

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