Fazoli's franchisees report strong sales, growth

November 19, 2013

Fazoli's is on a fast growth track with franchisees reporting same-store sales increases 41 of the last 43 months, said Carl Howard, Fazoli's president and…

Asian fusion coming to Philly airport

November 19, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management os opening its Far East Asian Fire concept at the Philadelphia Airport, which will be operated by franchisee Midfield Concessions.

Garbanzo partners with Sodexo

November 19, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill announced today the awarding of franchise development rights to Sodexo Inc. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md.…

Smashburger developing in El Salvador, Venezuela

November 19, 2013

QSR International, the Master Franchisee of Smashburger restaurants in Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America, has entered into a…

Burger 21 celebrates 3-year anniversary with growth

November 18, 2013

Burger 21 is celebrating three years of success since opening its first restaurant in Tampa, Fla., in November 2010, according to a company press release. Over…

McAlister's developing 24 new units

November 18, 2013

McAlister's Deli has announced that its Odessa, Texas-based franchisee, Southwest Deli, will develop 24 restaurants in Texas, New Mexico, Idaho and Utah as…

Pollo Tropical plans Texas debut

November 15, 2013

Pollo Tropical, the Caribbean-inspired fast casual concept, will break ground on its first Texas location on Nov. 18.

Elevation Burger selects Raleigh-based agency as national marketing partner

November 15, 2013

Virginia-based burger franchise Elevation Burger has selected ­French/West/Vaughan, an independent public relations and brand communications agency, as its…

Mama Fu's opens 1st Houston location

November 14, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House is feeding the demand in Houston for freshly prepared Asian cuisine with 18 openings in the next 10 years, the first of which will open…

Smoothie King targeting Kansas City for growth

November 14, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. is targeting Kansas City, Mo., for franchise expansion. The New Orleans-based company plans to develop an additional 25 units in…

Seafood fast casual concept expanding

November 14, 2013

The fast casual seafood restaurant Slapfish is expanding with a new franchise program focused on North America and select international markets, according to…

Garbanzo opens 1st Florida unit

November 14, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening its first Florida location today in Boca Raton at 7036 W. Palmetto Park Road, according to a company…

Menchie's celebrating Pennsylvania opening

November 14, 2013

Menchie's has opened its newest location in Butler, Pa., and is hosting a seven-day grand opening celebration Nov. 16-22, with free giveaways including…

Corner Bakery expanding into Arizona, Wisconsin

November 13, 2013

Wingstop opens 600th unit

November 13, 2013

Wingstop's newest restaurant in Sterling, Va., marks the chain's 600th unit, according to a company press release.

Tropical Smoothie taking on Alabama

November 12, 2013

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced plans to add 15 more locations in Alabama in the coming years. The chain, which has 11 locations throughout the state…

MOOYAH opens first unit in Baton Rouge

November 12, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has opened its first location in Baton Rouge, La., at 6555 Siegen Lane Suite 6. The Nov. 6 opening marked the brand's first…

Green Leaf's and Bananas debuts in Colorado

November 11, 2013

Two of Villa Enterprises Management's fast casual chains have been combined to mark Colorado's first Green Leaf's and Bananas joint location at the FlatIron…

Wingstop celebrates several openings

November 11, 2013

Wingstop has opened several new locations, including its second unit in Portland, Ore. The new opening is part of a multiunit development agreement with…

Pie Five sets its sights on Music City

November 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. will make its debut in Nashville, Tenn., in the early part of 2014. The brand announced today it has awarded 10 franchise units to Rich…