Franchising News & Media
Wingstop expansion reaches Philippines
February 14, 2014
Wingstop Restaurants is expanding to the Philippines thanks to an exclusive development agreement with Wingstop Philippines Inc., to open 50 restaurants across…
read nowEzell's expanding franchise opportunities
February 14, 2014
Ezell's Famous Chicken is on the cusp of becoming a national name in chicken with its 11th restaurant and new franchise opportunities now available, according…
read nowUK says 'Hai' to Japanese fast casual concept
February 13, 2014
The latest Japanese-inspired food trend has landed in London with the launch of the UK's first Japanese burrito bar — Hai Street Kitchen & Co. The new…
read nowSmoothie King rocks new design in Florida
February 13, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises unveiled its new store design with the opening of two locations in South Florida. The stores, located at the Dolphin Mall, located at…
read nowMenchie's opens new Cali location
February 13, 2014
Menchie's has opened its newest location in Sierra Lakes Marketplace at 16645 Sierra Lake Pkwy., Unit 100, Fontana, Calif., according to a company press…
read nowJamaican fast casual opening in London
February 13, 2014
A new fast casual concept is bringing Jamaica into the heart of London's food scene. Opening in mid-March, Jamaica Patty Co. is the brainchild of Jamaican-born…
read nowBruegger's Bagels co-branding with Jamba Juice
February 12, 2014
Bruegger’s Bagels newest multi-unit development deal with West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Great Service Restaurants, calls for the opening of five co-branded…
read nowCaliBurger entering Sweden
February 12, 2014
CaliBurger has signed an agreement to open restaurants in Sweden with the first to open in Stockholm later this year, according to a company press release.…
read nowCafé Yumm! opens new Oregon location
February 12, 2014
Café Yumm! has opened its 13th restaurant in Candalaria Crossing at 2755 Commercial Street S.E. in Salem, Oregon. To celebrate, Franchise Owners Anna and Sean…
read nowUncle Maddio's plans Nebraska debut
February 11, 2014
Mike Simmonds and Shawn Simmonds will open Nebraska's first Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint in Omaha, Neb., this fall, marking the chain's debut in that state.
read nowNRA economist predicts growth for restaurant industry
February 10, 2014
In a news release from the National Restaurant Association, Chief Economist Bruce Grindy offers his insights into 2013 job growth and his projections for 2014.
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Who will be left standing when fro-yo battle is over?
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Fro-yo's segment's growth and appeal are sustainable in the longterm but will lead to maturation in larger markets.
read nowTogo's offering free sandwiches to celebrate opening
February 7, 2014
Togo's Eateries Inc. is celebrating the opening of its newest restaurant tomorrow in Riverbank, Calif., by giving free pastrami sandwiches to the first 50…
read nowBruegger's opens fourth Denver unit
February 7, 2014
Bruegger's Bagels opened its fourth Denver location today. The new bakery, located in Littleton at the Shops at Riverbend, 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr., is the first…
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Salsarita's founder launching fast casual Italian concept
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Italian cuisine makes sense as a fast casual concept because it looks good, cooks quickly and is great for to-go options.
read nowPhil Friedman named CEO of Salsarita's; launching growth plan
February 6, 2014
After acquiring Salsarita's in 2011, Phil Friedman is stepping up as its CEO to launch major expansion efforts, according to a company press release. Friedman…
read nowSmoothie King signs 100 agreements in 2013
February 6, 2014
Smoothie King Franchises experienced its fourth consecutive year of same-store sales growth and development in 2013, according to a company press release.
read nowLa Madeleine opens first franchise
February 6, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café's opening in Lubbock, Texas, marks the brand's first franchise location, according to a company press release.
read nowMoe's lands at Orlando airport
February 6, 2014
"Welcome to Moe's!" can now be heard by travelers in the main terminal of the Orlando International Airport, according to a company press release.
read nowCorner Bakery trekking through California
February 5, 2014
Corner Bakery Cafe has awarded its first multi-unit development agreement of the new year, planning to open nine restaurants in the Central Valley area of…
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