Garbanzo opens 1st airport unit

October 7, 2013

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill opens today on Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Owned and operated by Delaware North Companies…

Boston Market giving free chicken to fed employees, military

October 7, 2013

Through Oct. 13, Boston Market is giving free chicken to all federal employees and military personnel with a valid government ID. The employees will receive a…

Chicken Salad Chick opening in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

October 7, 2013

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the development of another franchise location in December in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the Shoppes at Midtown at 1800 MacFarland…

5 Reasons to Franchise a Better Burger Concept

Opportunities to capitalize on continued dining fascination and society's fast pace make burger businesses appealing.

MOOYAH expanding in Montana, Wyoming

October 4, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced a growth plan targeted on Missoula and Great Falls, Mont., as well as Cheyenne, Wyo. The burger brand…

Atomic Wings is Mexico bound

October 4, 2013

Atomic Wings, which launched nearly 25 years go in New York City, is headed to Mexico. The company is committed to opening a minimum of 30 units throughout the…

Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria selects Revention for expansion plan

October 4, 2013

Persona Neapolitan Pizzeria, a Santa Barbara, Calif.-based fast casual concept, plans to roll out a national expansion and has chosen Revention technology for…

CEO launches 3 fast casual pizza brands

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

James Markham believes it's important to open corporate-owned locations before franchising.

Uncle Maddio's heads to South Florida

October 3, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced a franchise development agreement with entrepreneur and Golden Corral restaurant owner, John Verderame to open three…

Seattle-based sushi chain expanding through Cali

October 3, 2013

RKF, a real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, has secured three first-to-market California locations for…

Roark Capital's chairman to speak about 'state of franchising'

October 3, 2013

Steven Romaniello, International Franchise Association chairman and managing director of Roark Capital, will speak Oct. 8 in Atlanta at a luncheon for the…

GLAZE opens 4th unit

October 2, 2013

GLAZE Teriyaki Grill is bringing its Seattle-style teriyaki to New York City's Midtown West, opening this month at 60 W. 56th St.

U-Swirl acquires Josie's Frozen Yogurt

October 2, 2013

U-Swirl Inc. has acquired the business assets of Josie's Frozen Yogurt LLC. The acquisition of all intellectual property and worldwide franchise and license…

Mexican fast casual opens with new design, menu

October 2, 2013

With a more modern, upscale store concept, Taquerias Arandas has opened a new location in Baytown, Texas, according to a company press release.

IFA adopts plan to strengthen franchise relations

October 1, 2013

The International Franchise Association board of directors has adopted recommendations to develop ways to strengthen franchise relations. The recommendations…

BurgerFi opens in Michigan

October 1, 2013

BurgerFi has opened its latest location in Ann Arbor, Mich., near the University of Michigan. The more than 4,000-square-foot location is the state's first and…

Robeks coming to Philadelphia

October 1, 2013

Robeks, a fruit smoothie and fresh-squeezed juice franchise with more than 100 locations, is coming to Philadelphia, with plans to develop 37 stores in the…

Fast casual Indian, Asian concept opens 10th unit

October 1, 2013

Masala Wok's stir fry is now available at a second location in the Houston area at 2735 Town Center Blvd., in Sugarland, Texas.

McAlister's Deli delivers 13th straight quarter of growth

September 30, 2013

McAlister's Deli has announced a same-store sales increase of 4.9 percent during the third quarter of 2013. In addition, year-to-date, same-store sales are at…

YoFresh Yogurt Café looking for new franchisees

September 30, 2013

Boston-based YoFresh Yogurt Café has opened three new franchised shops in the past several weeks, YoFresh Founder Chris Gregoris, said in a press release. He…