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Zoës Kitchen Q1 comp sales up nearly 6%
June 9, 2014
Zoës Kitchen Inc. last week reported financial results for the 16 weeks ended April 21. Compared to the same period in 2013, the company reported:
read nowDickey’s Barbecue marks debut in Louisville, Ky.
June 9, 2014
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is set to make its debut in Louisville, Ky., June 12, under the leadership of David Robinson. According to a news release, Robinson is a…
read nowStarbucks donates $3M to Chinese leadership program
June 6, 2014
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz this week reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to China by announcing Starbucks Foundation’s $3 million investment throughout the…
read nowJohnny Rockets plans entry into Colombia and Tunisia
June 6, 2014
Johnny Rockets marks its 28th anniversary today, and plans to celebrate by announcing its intention to enter two new markets this year — Colombia and Tunisia.
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian offering franchising discount for teachers
June 6, 2014
Just in time for summer break, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced its Teacher Discount. The offer, which is valid until the end of August 2014, gives retired or…
read nowNoodles & Company marks 400th location milestone
June 5, 2014
Noodles & Company opened its 400th location this week. The milestone restaurant is in Fair Lawn, N.J., and operated by franchisee Mascott Corp.
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Popbar brings its dessert treats to California
June 5, 2014
New York-based Popbar, the maker of customizable popGelato, popSorbetto and YogurtPops, opened its first California location at the Anaheim Packing District on…
read nowJohnny Rockets aims at North Carolina for growth
June 5, 2014
Johnny Rockets plans to grow its footprint throughout North Carolina, with an immediate focus on Charlotte and Raleigh. The brand currently has one location in…
read nowPotbelly’s first South Dakota location set to open
June 5, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement that will bring its first shop to South Dakota. Currently slated to open this winter, the shop will be located…
read nowPanera’s franchise base commits to new technology platform
June 5, 2014
Panera Bread announced today that 100 percent of its franchisees have committed to Panera 2.0, a series of technologies including digital ordering and payment.
read nowOrange Leaf debuts in North Dakota
June 5, 2014
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will host a grand opening celebration June 6 in Bismarck, N.D., the brand’s first location in the state. A percentage of all sales…
read nowCapriotti's plans aggressive expansion in Houston
June 4, 2014
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has announced plans to open as many as 45 new restaurants in the Houston area throughout the next seven years. Capriotti's currently…
read nowFazoli’s promotes executives to support growth
June 4, 2014
Fazoli’s has announced four promotions and the addition of a director to support its continued growth. The promotions include:
read nowSeattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue
June 3, 2014
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…
read nowUncle Maddio’s franchisee expands development agreement
June 3, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint’s Charlotte, N.C., franchise partners, Jerry Licari and Tim Verhagen, have expanded their development agreement to include eight…
read nowTogo’s adds five to its executive team
June 3, 2014
Togo’s Eateries Inc. announced that it has expanded its executive team to support the company's strategic growth throughout the West, which includes the hiring…
read nowStarbucks debuts at Disney World with ‘distinctive’ design
June 3, 2014
Starbucks recently opened its first company-owned store at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. According to the company’s blog, the new store…
read nowNewk’s franchisee plans 10 new units
June 2, 2014
Todd Jackson, who owns three Alabama Newk’s Eater locations, has plans to open 10 more units across Alabama and Texas throughout the next five years.
read nowDog Haus continues steady expansion with first franchised unit
June 2, 2014
Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus will open its first franchise location in Canoga Park, California, on June 14. Franchisee Paul Homayoun is opening the…
read nowJamba Juice debuts in Syracuse with airport location
May 30, 2014
Jamba Juice Company has expanded into the Syracuse, N.Y., market with the opening of a store in Syracuse Airport. The new location is the sixth location for…
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