Franchising News & Media

Braddah'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.

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Menchie'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.

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Uncle 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…

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Costa 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…

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PizzaRev, 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.

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Blaze 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.

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Habit 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…

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BoeFly'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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Garbanzo opens 30th location

April 10, 2014

Phoenix is home to Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill's 30th location. The new restaurant opened this week at 4575 E. Cactus Road in Suite 140 and is the second…

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MOOYAH opening in Kuwait

April 10, 2014

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has opened its first restaurant in the State of Kuwait. Located in the Al Mahboula area south of Kuwait City, the restaurant…

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Genghis Grill invades California

April 9, 2014

Genghis Grill has finally reached the Golden State, opening its first California location Feb. 24 at the Mira Mesa Shopping Center in San Diego, according to a…

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Smashburger making Manhattan debut

April 9, 2014

Smashburger will open its first Manhattan restaurant tomorrow next to the Empire State Building at 10 W. 33rd St., between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, according…

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Saladworks looking for growth partner

April 9, 2014

Saladworks is working to identify strategic investors to facilitate its next phase in growth, said John Scardapane, who founded the brand in 1986. It now has…

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Corner Bakery spreading throughout Orlando

April 9, 2014

Corner Bakery Café has signed a new multi-unit development agreement with Holm Bake LLC, headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., which plans to open its first of…

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GRILLiT taking on Nevada

April 8, 2014

GRILLiT today announced that it has completed an agreement to develop a presence in Nevada. The rights were obtained for a total cash consideration of $75,000…

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Newk's opening 10th company-owned unit

April 8, 2014

Newk’s Eatery will celebrate its 10th anniversary by opening a new store Monday in Midtown Little Rock, Ark. The new location will be the 10th company-owned…

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Salata opening in Austin

April 8, 2014

Salata will celebrate the grand opening Thursday of its first location in Austin, Texas, in the Shops of Arbor Walk. The Houston-based chain has opened four…

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Yum! Brands testing another 'better-chicken' concept

April 7, 2014

A new concept called Super Chix is up and running in Arlington, Texas. According to Ad Age, the restaurant is being tested by Yum! Brands, and features a…

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Burger 21 planning Phoenix expansion

April 7, 2014

Burger 21 is expanding into the Phoenix market, according to a company press release. The better burger chain has two Arizona locations in development in…

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Capriotti's opens in Northern Cali

April 7, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its first Northern California location in Concord, Calif. To celebrate the new location, the first 25 customers today and…

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