Franchising News & Media

Atlanta now Burger 21's largest development market

July 2, 2014

Burger 21 announced today it has signed a multiunit franchise agreement to develop three additional restaurants in the Buckhead, Cumberland Mall and North…

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Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt chosen as a Gulf Oil preferred vendor

July 2, 2014

Gulf Oil LP has selected Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as a preferred vendor for its Yumz Express offering. Yumz Express is a self-serve, compact frozen yogurt…

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Maui Wowi honored as a top franchises for veterans

July 2, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian announced today that is has been listed as one of the "50 Top Franchises for Veterans" for the second year in a row by The World Franchising…

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La Madeleine opens 16th Houston location

July 2, 2014

La Madeleine Country French Café announced today the opening of its 16th location in the Greater Houston area at 2423 Katy Freeway Suite E in Sawyer Heights…

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Fresh-made pasta concept opening in London next week

July 2, 2014

Scarpetta, a new Italian fast casual concept featuring fresh-made pasta, announced plans to open in London on July 7.

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Capriotti's CEO: Franchising an attractive option for those burned in the Great Recession

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Morris' passion for Capriotti's food and proven concept took him from franchisee to top exec.

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Maui Wowi adding two mobile carts in Texas

July 1, 2014

Two new mobile carts are being added to Maui Wowi's Texas presence. Kimberly and Tony Revis of Houston, Texas plan to use the carts in events and venues in the…

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Burger Lounge CEO: Almost any food type can be 'fast casualized'

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

J. Dean Loring believes the 'better burger' bubble is here.

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Giardino expands Southern Florida presence

June 30, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads has opened its newest restaurant in Miami Lakes, Fla., in Park Centre located at 8008 NW 154 St. The restaurant will host a grand…

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Panera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market

June 27, 2014

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…

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Saladworks attributes strong Q2 to LTO sales, warm weather

June 27, 2014

Saladworks reported a 15-percent increase in system-wide sales in the second quarter, fueled in part by strong sales of its Springfit Salad and warmer spring…

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Round Table develops fast casual pizza concept

June 26, 2014

Round Table Pizza recently opened a new fast casual pizza concept, called Fresh Pixx, located in Dublin, Calif.’s Fallon Gateway Shopping Center.

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SSP bringing fast casual concepts to Sacramento airport

June 26, 2014

SSP America has been awarded a 10-year, $80 million contract at Sacramento International Airport's Terminal A. The contract calls for SSP to develop six units…

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Luby's, Fuddruckers open dual concept location in Dallas

June 26, 2014

Side-by-side Fuddruckers and Luby's restaurants opened today in Dallas, the company's third new side-by-side build project and the first in the Dallas area.

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Uncle Maddio’s adding four restaurants in North Dakota

June 26, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will make its debut in North Dakota today, with a grand opening in Minot. The new location, at 3310 16th Street SW, is franchised by…

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Burger 21 plans to open first restaurant in Texas

June 25, 2014

Burger 21 announced today it has signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in the Texas. The restaurant will be located in the Arboretum…

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DOPO set to open in Salt Lake City

June 25, 2014

DOPO, an Italian fast casual concept restaurant, will open at The Gateway in Salt Lake City this August.

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Shark Tank's Cinnaholic unveils new bakery design

June 25, 2014

Cinnaholic recently unveiled a prototype of its new bakery design. The architect's rendering reveals the design for new Cinnaholic locations moving forward…

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Wingstop opens first restaurant in Indonesia

June 24, 2014

Wingstop recently announced the opening of its first restaurant in Indonesia. The restaurant is located in the Kota Kasablanka Mall in Jakarta.

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New concept featuring sous-vide cooking to launch in London

June 24, 2014

A new fast casual dining concept featuring meals prepared using the sous-vide cooking technique is launching in London next month. Suchef will open its first…

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