100 Montaditos names US CEO

May 30, 2014

Spain-based 100 Montaditos has named Francisco Javier Cernuda as CEO of the U.S. system. In this capacity, Cernuda will direct, coordinate and execute…

Smoothie King plans 900 new stores in next four years

May 29, 2014

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. announced it is offering reduced royalties and free equipment to franchisees who sign an area development agreement for a minimum…

Starbucks jumping into burger space via La Boulange concept

May 29, 2014

Starbucks’ La Boulange bakery-café concept will open a Los Angeles unit on June 11 that will be aimed toward the dinner crowd. According to the Associated…

LYFE Kitchen spreads to Dallas market

May 29, 2014

LYFE Kitchen will open three restaurants in the Dallas market this summer, including Plano on June 13, Preston Center on June 27, and West Village on July 25.

Teriyaki Madness CEO discusses the drivers behind the company's growth

Teriyaki Madness is set to triple its current footprint.

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express plan 10 cobranded locations in Singapore

May 28, 2014

Fatburger and Buffalo’s Cafe have signed a development deal with Eftech Lifestyle SDN BHD to bring 10 cobranded locations to Singapore. According to a news…

Corner Bakery eyes Seattle and Vegas for expansion

May 28, 2014

Corner Bakery Café has signed two multiunit development agreements with California-based businessman Anil Yadav, CEO of JIB Management, who plans to open 1…

Boneheads announces overseas debut with Pakistan agreement

May 28, 2014

Boneheads Grilled Fish and Chicken has announced its entry overseas, with a franchise development agreement to open five locations in Pakistan. With two…

CaliBurger plans 25-unit development in Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2014

CaliBurger announced that it will open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in 2014 as part of a 25- unit development plan. The opening will take place in the…

Orange Leaf FroYo enters China

May 28, 2014

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt announced it will open its first stores in China sometime this year. The first two stores will be located in Shanghai and were…

Schlotzsky's unveils Oklahoma expansion plans

May 27, 2014

Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand throughout Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The brand currently has 14 locations in the state. According…

Maui Wowi's new Dallas franchisee plans first of many locations

May 27, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is opening a new location inside the food court at The Shops at Willow Bend in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas. The new location, owned by…

Noodles & Co. acquires 16 franchised locations

May 27, 2014

Noodles & Company has entered into an agreement to purchase 16 franchised restaurants for approximately $13.4 million. The acquisition is expected to close…

Bruegger’s Bagels to open in Dallas Airport’s main terminal

May 23, 2014

Bruegger’s Bagels announced today a new main terminal development slated to open in November at Dallas Love Field Airport.

Villa Enterprises brings family of restaurants to New Orleans’ Riverwalk

May 23, 2014

Villa Enterprises has announced that four of its restaurant concepts – Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's,  Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt  and South…

Continued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year

May 23, 2014

The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…

BurgerFi marks 50th restaurant with entry into California

May 23, 2014

BurgerFi is celebrating its 50th milestone opening and first location in California. The new store, opening May 30, is located at 967 First Street, in…

Spain’s 100 Montaditos plans aggressive growth in NYC

May 22, 2014

Spain's 100 Montaditos announced a deal to expand its presence in New York City. The restaurant, which features 100 versions of the Spanish sandwich called the…

Cinnaholic vegan bakery concept gears up for expansion

May 22, 2014

Following their appearance on ABC's "Shark Tank" reality show, Cinnaholic owners Shannon and Florian Radke plan to grow the vegan bakery concept from its home…

Fast casual concept Pizza Manifesto debuts in Kansas City market

May 22, 2014

Pizza Manifesto, a Neapolitan pizza concept, has opened its doors in Waldo, in the Kansas City, Mo., market, at 505 75th St. The concept offers a fast casual…