Franchising News & Media

Maui Wowi targeting Texas

January 28, 2014

Maui Wowi is using Texas to kick off expansion efforts and will exhibit next week at the International Franchise Association's Franchise Expo South in Houston.

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Burger 21 closes 2013 with 19-percent jump in AUVs

January 27, 2014

Burger 21 today announced strong growth in 2013 with eight new franchise agreements signed to develop 14 units as part of its strategy to grow throughout the…

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McAlister's opens two Texas restaurants

January 27, 2014

McAlister's Deli is opening two new locations in Texas today, with franchisee Southwest Deli. McAlister's in North Abilene will be located at 849 N Judge Ely…

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Smashburger named a Top 10 promising company by Forbes

January 23, 2014

Smashburger is ranked No. 6 on Forbes' third annual America's Most Promising Companies list. According to a news release, Forbes' list recognizes the top 10…

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Togo's hosts grand re-opening for two California locations

January 23, 2014

Togo's Eateries Inc. announced its former restaurant of 25 years has been relocated within the same Paseo Plaza Real shopping center at 6971 El Camino Real in…

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Panera Bread chips in to help 'Share the Warmth' campaign

January 23, 2014

Pittsburgh-area Panera Bread locations have made a donation to The Salvation Army and WTAE's Project Bundle-Up Campaign in the amount of $25,000. This donation…

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Yumz debuts express model

January 22, 2014

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt today announced the launch of Yumz Express, a kiosk-sized version of a full-size Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt store. The new model is…

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Giardino closes 2013 with sales increases

January 22, 2014

Giardino Gourmet Salads posted solid growth in 2013, reporting 10.6 percent positive comparable sales, according to a company press release. This increase…

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Spin! Neapolitan Pizza expands California footprint

January 22, 2014

Kansas City, Mo.-based Spin! Neapolitan Pizza opened its second Southern California location this week in Los Alamitos.

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Project Pie teams up with private equity firm to accelerate growth

January 21, 2014

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Project Pie today announced a partnership with NYC-based Lee Equity Partners, headed by investor Thomas H. Lee. Terms of the transaction…

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Corner Bakery planning 2014 growth

January 21, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe's emphasis on multi-unit national expansion and partnering with respected franchise leaders paid off immensely in 2013, Gregg Koffler, who…

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Capriotti's expanding Orange County reach

January 21, 2014

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its newest Southern California location in Irvine at The Market Place, 13258 Jamboree Road, according to a company press…

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Uncle Maddio's marks fifth anniversary

January 20, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is marking its fifth anniversary with a $5.55 deal. The promotion is good each Monday for a 9-inch, 3-topping pizza and small soft…

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Dickey's signs 100-store deal

January 20, 2014

Two former KFC franchisees, Kevin Roche and Bryan Roche, along with partner Phil Fontes are behind the development group planning to add 100 new Dickey's…

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Moe's reports system-wide sales increase in 2013

January 17, 2014

Moe's Southwest Grill finished 2013 with $526 million in system-wide sales – a 12 percent increase from 2012, according to a company press release. Moe's also…

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Live Basil Pizza opens in LA

January 17, 2014

Live Basil Pizza, a Neopolitan fast casual pizza concept, has debuted in California with the opening of its new location in L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.

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Chocolate-fried chicken concept opening in LA

January 16, 2014

Los Angeles customers will soon be able to order chocolate-fried chicken when ChocoChicken opens in March in the South Park district of Downtown Los Angeles.

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Fuddruckers growing Caribbean footprint

January 16, 2014

Fuddruckers is expanding its Caribbean presence. Today, the Texas-born fast casual chain will open its first Dominican Republic restaurant in Santo Domingo…

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Front Flip hits million mobile users

January 16, 2014

Front Flip, a loyalty marketing program for restaurants, retailers, convenience stores and consumer packaged-goods companies, announced it has reached …

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Corner Bakery continues West Coast growth

January 16, 2014

Corner Bakery Cafe rounded out 2013, with a multi-unit restaurant development agreement and plans to open eight new restaurants in the Sacramento area with new…

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