Franchising News & Media
Smoothie King reports sales increases despite harsh winter
April 18, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises Inc., reported strong same-store sales growth of approximately 7.2 percent for the first quarter of 2014.
read nowBlaze Fast Fire'd Pizza adds three new development commitments
April 17, 2014
Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza has signed three new area development agreements to open franchise restaurants in Boston, Dallas and Phoenix. The fast casual pizza…
read nowWahlburgers expanding to Philly and beyond
April 16, 2014
Wahlburgers, a fast casual burger restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie, and Paul Wahlberg and subject of a new A&E Network original series…
read nowChocolate brand takes on Garden State
April 16, 2014
Max Brenner has opened its newest location in the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J. The location is part of a new premium wing at the shopping…
read nowJohnny Rockets seeing demand for non-traditional locations
April 16, 2014
As part of its commitment to serve more consumers where they live, work and play, Johnny Rockets is building non-traditional venues across the U.S. Locations…
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian sets up shop in Coney Island
April 16, 2014
Maui Wowi Hawaiian opened this week at Luna Park in Coney Island, the famous New York City attraction and home to The Cyclone, a historic Coney Island roller…
read nowPizza Studio, sweetFrog opening in Kansas City outdoor mall
April 16, 2014
Pizza Studio, a fast casual pizza chain based in Los Angeles, and sweetFrog, a premium frozen yogurt chain based in Richmond, Va., will open in Kansas City…
read nowPancheros expands Jersey presence
April 16, 2014
Pancheros Mexican Grill opens its newest New Jersey this month in Bridgewater. In honor of the opening, the location will offer a $1-burrito promotion from …
read nowNorth Dakota's first Potbelly to open in Fargo
April 16, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced today an agreement that will soon bring North Dakota its first shop. Currently slated to open this summer, the shop is in…
read nowMcAlister's headed to Cleveland
April 15, 2014
McAlister's Deli has signed a development agreement to develop three restaurants in the Cleveland area — the brand's first locations in the market, according…
read nowFresh To Order hits Orlando
April 15, 2014
Orlando residents will be the first Floridians to try Fresh To Order when it makes its Orlando debut this week in Waterford Lakes Town Center at 851 North…
read nowLa Madeleine expands non-traditional presence
April 15, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café announced today the opening of its new café at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. The opening will mark la…
read nowBraddah's announces second location
April 14, 2014
Braddah's Island Style burritos, bowls & tacos announced today that its second restaurant, located at 6410 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, opens Tuesday.
read nowMenchie's opens new Wisconsin store
April 14, 2014
Menchie's has opened its newest store in Manitowoc, Wis., located at 4550 Calumet Ave., according to a company press release.
read nowUncle Maddio's expanding Florida presence
April 14, 2014
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is growing to Jacksonville and Gainesville, Fla., after signing a franchising agreement with Kevin Gartner, who operates several…
read nowCosta Vida making waves in Colorado
April 11, 2014
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill opens its third location in the State of Colorado Monday. Grand Junction will welcome the first Costa Vida restaurant to the…
read nowPizzaRev, Buffalo Wild Wings partnership called 'Deal of the Year'
April 10, 2014
The strategic partnership formed between PizzaRev and Buffalo Wild Wings was selected as the top investment 'Deal of the Year' by Franchise Times magazine.
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans Northern California entry
April 10, 2014
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will soon be entering Northern California with six locations set to open throughout the next nine months.
read nowHabit opening fourth Utah unit
April 10, 2014
The Habit Burger Grill is opening its fourth Utah location May 1 in Sandy, Utah. The California-based restaurant, which has nearly 100 units across the nation…
read nowBoeFly's ZeeQual to assist Wayback franchise candidates
April 10, 2014
Wayback Burgers has partnered with BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting small business borrowers with lenders. BoeFly's ZeeQual solution will help…
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