Franchising News & Media

Private equity firm assumes ownership interest in Newk's Eatery

March 26, 2014

Newk's Holding Company today announced that Sentinel Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has made a capital investment in the Newk's Eatery…

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Villa Enterprises takes over food court ops at Virginia outlets

March 26, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced it is assuming the management, operations and brand placement in the food court at Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Leesburg, Va.

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Smashburger adds to nontraditional portfolio

March 26, 2014

Smashburger has added partnerships for new airport locations in Dallas, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., in addition to its first casino location in Durant, Okla.

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Johnny Rockets expands footprint in Kuwait

March 26, 2014

Franchisee Haidar Al-Naqeeb has opened the newest Johnny Rockets in Kuwait's Divonne Restaurant Complex.

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Maui Wowi seeks franchisees for Northern California growth

March 26, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is looking to expand its brand footprint throughout Northern California and will host a Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo April…

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Dickey's Barbecue adds seven units in a week

March 25, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue has added seven new locations in areas across the country this week.

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Pollo Tropical enters Texas market

March 25, 2014

Pollo Tropical will enter Texas on March 28 with the opening of its Addison location at 5290 Belt Line Rd.

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McAlister's selects lenders for expansion strategy

March 24, 2014

McAlister's Deli has partnered with several lenders for franchise expansion nationwide. According to a news release, First Franchise Capital, Balboa Capital…

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Asian, bakery-café and coffee segments leading restaurant growth

March 24, 2014

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.5-percent annual sales increase in 2013, a decline from 4.9 percent the prior year.

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Quiznos international units operating as usual, despite bankruptcy

March 21, 2014

Quiznos announced today that its restaurants across Canada are open and operating as usual, despite the current Chapter 11 proceedings taking place in the U.S.

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Cobranded Fuddruckers-Luby's opens in Austin

March 21, 2014

Luby's Inc. debuted its first Austin, Texas, dual concept store today at 415 W. Slaughter Lane. The 12,360-square-foot development, which features a…

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Red Mango Cafe and Juice Bar opening in Illinois

March 20, 2014

Lifelong Oak Park, Ill., resident Jim Taglia and his wife, Anneke, will open one of the first restaurant prototypes for a Red Mango Café and Juice Bar…

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Potbelly Sandwich targets Oklahoma City for franchise growth

March 20, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop announced this week a franchise growth plan targeting Oklahoma City. According to a company press release, the company selected the…

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First Venti Tre Modern Italian Restaurant opens in Baltimore

March 19, 2014

The nation's first Venti Tre Modern Italian restaurant opened this week in Baltimore featuring a highly customizable menu with at least 23 fresh toppings every…

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NY Bagel Cafe coming to North Jersey

March 18, 2014

NY Bagel Cafe & Deli is coming to New Jersey at 215 Rivervale Road in a modern shopping center, according to a company press release.

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Capriotti's celebrating anniversary

March 18, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is giving a special offer to sandwich lovers to celebrate the anniversary of franchisee KCI Investments' first Capriotti's store…

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YoFresh welcoming first Michigan unit

March 18, 2014

Franchisees Michael and Lisa Anderson are opening a YoFresh Yogurt Café at 8373 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton, Mich., according to a company press release.

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Red Mango opening new Illinois location

March 18, 2014

Franchisees Mark Bousman and Fred Speck opened their first Red Mango location this week at 4587 West Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates, Ill., according to a…

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UK native opening Maui Wowi in Cali

March 18, 2014

Maui Wowi will open a new island-themed shop in May in Oceanside, Calif., at Ocean Place Cinemas on the corner of Mission Ave. and N. Coast Highway, according…

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Fresh To Order makes Nashville debut

March 18, 2014

Nashville, Tenn., is now home to a Fresh to Order (f2o), located at 2300 Elliston Place Suite 10, according to a company press release.

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