Franchising News & Media
Investment firm signs 10-store deal with The Hummus & Pita Co.
April 30, 2014
New York-based investment firm Hexagon Hospitality's founders Mitch Kahn and Wade Vandegrift have partnered with The Hummus & Pita Co. to open a new Union…
read nowJamba Juice partners with airport concessions group
April 30, 2014
Jamba Juice Company is continuing its expansion in the St. Louis market with the opening of a store at 10701 Lambert International Blvd. in Terminal C23 of St.
read nowMenchie's celebrates 400-unit milestone
April 30, 2014
Menchie's has opened its 400th location in Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia.
read nowStarbucks promo rewards loyalty members
April 30, 2014
From May 1-10, Starbucks guests who visit a store from 3-5 p.m. can receive a half-priced Frappuccino of any flavor or size. And, from May 6-10, My Starbucks…
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Chipotle plans to raise prices 4 to 6 percent this quarter
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO says younger generation is bonding with the brand similarly to how kids bonded with McDonald's in the 1980's.
read nowStarbucks Teavana Fine Teas + Tea Bar opens in Chicago, features Teavana Oprah Chai
April 29, 2014
Starbucks and Teavana today announced the opening of a Teavana Fine Teas + Tea Bar in Chicago. The new tea bar is located in Chicago's Southport neighborhood…
read nowCosta Vida appoints new director of Franchise Development
April 25, 2014
With more than 60 restaurant locations spread across the U.S. and several new markets opening this year, Costa Vida is on a growth spurt. To augment that…
read nowMaui Wowi spotlights New Mexico
April 25, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian has opened in Albuquerque, N.M., with new franchisee Jeff Emrick, according to a company press release.
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'Better chicken' brand flying nationwide
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Slim Chickens is on a mission to be a leading chicken concept.
read nowPizzaRev plans to reach 65 units in 2015
April 24, 2014
PizzaRev marked its two-year anniversary this week by offering a $5 special on pizzas at its inaugural location in Northridge, Calif. The restaurant served…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans Washington, D.C. entry
April 24, 2014
Los Angeles-based Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced it will soon enter the Washington, D.C. area with three locations set to open throughout the next six…
read nowNoodles & Co to present at May investor conferences
April 24, 2014
Noodles & Company will participate at two investor conferences in May, according to a company press release.
read nowTropical Smoothie Café eyes Charlotte for expansion
April 24, 2014
After a string of restaurant openings and franchise agreements in North Carolina in the past year, Tropical Smoothie Café plans to add 15 new locations in…
read nowRed Mango launching expanded concept in Austin
April 23, 2014
Austin, Tex., Resident James McIntire is Red Mango's latest franchise owner to introduce the brand's Red Mango Yogurt Café with Smoothie Factory Juice Bar…
read nowTogo's to debut in Boise, Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs
April 23, 2014
Togo's Eateries has signed franchise agreements to develop five restaurants in Eastern Idaho and eight locations in Salt Lake City. In 2014, the brand will…
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Fast casual driving growth of 'The American Bakery'
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Bakeries are stepping up their menu offerings, decor and overall customer experience.
read nowFatburger's sister brand debuts on East Coast
April 22, 2014
Fatburger in Murray Hill, the only Manhattan, N.Y., outpost of the West Coast burger chain, is bringing its sister chain, Buffalo's Express, to New York City.
read nowSmoothie King to open 100 domestic locations in 2014
April 22, 2014
Smoothie King announced today that it has named Michael Bruno as VP of Business Development to help drive the brand's expansion in new and existing markets…
read nowMcAlister's to open at Penn State
April 21, 2014
McAlister's Deli has signed an agreement with Pennsylvania State University to open a location in the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus in State…
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group launches new concept
April 21, 2014
Cabana Grill, a new concept created by San Antonio-based Taco Cabana, opened its first restaurant last week in Snellville, Ga. Taco Cabana and Cabana Grill are…
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