Franchising News & Media

Tropical Smoothie Café commits $20 million for franchisee financing

July 23, 2014

Tropical Smoothie Café, with the backing of private equity firm BIP Capital, has launched a financing program to help existing franchisees open additional…

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Capriotti’s debuts in Virginia

July 23, 2014

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop will open its first restaurant in Virginia on Aug. 4. The new restaurant will be located at 1500 Wilson Blvd in Rosslyn.

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Encore Restaurants purchases eight Five Guys units, plans to develop 45 more

July 22, 2014

Encore Restaurants LLC, a subsidiary of Dallas-based Encore Enterprises Inc., has announced the purchase of eight existing Five Guys Burgers and Fries…

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Chipotle cites increased throughput as a driver behind same-store sales lift

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Same-store sales drive strong second quarter results.

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Dickey's opens new restaurants in Michigan and Colorado

July 22, 2014

Dickey's announced today the opening of two new restaurants, one in Ferndale, Mich., and one in Castle Rock, Colo.

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Restaurant recruiting firm launches regional development franchising program

July 21, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in the restaurant industry, has introduced a regional development franchising program.

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Tava Indian Kitchen taps Smashburger exec as CEO

July 21, 2014

Tava Indian Kitchen today announced that Jeremy Morgan, former SVP of Marketing and Consumer Insights for Smashburger, has been appointed CEO.

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Menchie's opens stores in Canada, Connecticut

July 21, 2014

Menchie's marked the opening of two stores recently, one in Canada and one in Connecticut. The Canadian store opened in Georgetown, Ontario, and marked the…

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Dickey's opening new location in Mississippi

July 21, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced today the opening of a new store on July 24 at The Barnes Shopping Center at 3946 North Gloster Street, Suite F in Tupelo, Miss.

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Villa Enterprises opens Food Hall by Villa at shopping outlet

July 18, 2014

Six of Villa Enterprises’ brands are now open at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Virginia, as part of the Food Hall by Villa. The concepts include Villa…

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Pie Five Pizza plans debut in the Deep South

July 18, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded 26 franchise units to Quality Restaurant Concepts LLC, headed by restaurateurs Fred Gustin and Kurt Guttshall. The agreement…

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The Habit Burger Grill inks first two franchise deals

July 18, 2014

Habit Restaurants LLC recently announced it has signed its first two franchise agreements for multi-unit expansion in the Las Vegas and Seattle markets.

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UAE falafel chain expanding to North America and Europe

July 18, 2014

Just Falafel, a 52-unit chain based in the United Arab Emirates, opened its first North American restaurants in June, and hopes to open 900 more throughout…

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la Madeleine opens in Northern Virginia

July 17, 2014

la Madeline announced today the opening of its new restaurant at the Kingstowne Shopping Center in Alexandria, Va.

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sweetFrog expanding into Egypt

July 17, 2014

sweetFrog announced today plans to expand into Egypt. The company has signed a development agreement with Vantage Egypt for Tourism & Entertainment, the…

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Starbucks opens first store in Colombia

July 17, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company announced today the opening of its first store in Colombia. Fifty more stores are planned to open in the market over next five years.

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Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

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I Dream of Falafel hosts giveaways for Wrigleyville opening

July 16, 2014

I Dream of Falafel is set to open its fifth location on Thursday. The latest Chicagoland restaurant will be in Wrigleyville, at 851 W. Belmont.

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Fresh to Order announces promotions and hires to support growth

July 16, 2014

Atlanta-based Fresh To Order has promoted Craig Light to vice president of Operations. Light, who has spent the past five years serving as area director, will…

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Johnny Rockets opens second restaurant in Rio Grande Valley, Texas

July 16, 2014

Johnny Rockets announced the opening of its newest restaurant, a free-standing 2,500-square-foot unit located at 3340 Pablo Kisel Boulevard in the Morrison…

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