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PIADA receives investment to fund growth
September 27, 2013
PIADA Italian Street Food, a fast casual Italian eatery based in Columbus, Ohio, announced that Catterton Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, has…
read nowBrigadier General franchising Wingstop in Northern Virginia
September 27, 2013
Wingstop is expanding throughout Northern Virginia. The 591-unit wing chain recently signed a multi-unit development agreement with Brigadier General Joseph…
read nowKentucky Orange Leafs supporting local farmers
September 27, 2013
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Lexington, Ky., will host a celebration Oct. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to kick off a partnership with Udderly Kentucky.
read nowPie Five plans expansion into Houston market
September 27, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Company, which made its debut in 2011 in the Dallas market, is planning a "major expansion" into Houston.
read nowSmashburger honors top operators and franchisees
September 25, 2013
Smashburger has announced the recipients of its annual awards, including Franchisee of The Year, which were presented to seven franchise groups and corporate…
read nowFormer Starbucks exec named Pret A Manger's U.S. president
September 25, 2013
Pret A Manger has announced Robert Naylor as president of U.S. operations. Naylor comes to Pret with more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently…
read nowFranchise Association releases new Obamacare guide
September 25, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…
read nowRobeks posts 21 months of sales increases
September 25, 2013
Robeks has reported 21 consecutive months of same-store sales increases. Through August, average store revenue is up 9 percent compared to 2012, according to…
read nowMcAlister's opening in Abilene, Texas
September 24, 2013
McAlister's Deli is opening Monday in Abilene, Texas, at 3318 South Clack Street. To celebrate the opening and introduce McAlister's to the local community…
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Top-your-own Neapolitan pizza concept debuts
September 23, 2013
Social Life Pizza, a craft-your-own Neapolitan-style pizza concept, marked its debut with last week's opening in San Diego.
read nowTender Greens opens airport concept
September 23, 2013
Tender Greens, known for its chef-driven, farmer's market sensible dishes, has opened a new concept called Garden by Tender Greens in the Commuter Terminal at…
read nowZoës Kitchen opens in Norman, Okla.
September 23, 2013
Zoës Kitchen, a Mediterranean fast casual restaurant, has opened its latest unit in Norman, Okla., marking the company's 93rd location in 15 states. The new…
read nowShopping outlets part of Blaze Pizza's expansion plan
September 20, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is planning to open at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets in Carlsbad, Calif., in the fourth quarter.
read nowAmorini Panini launches franchise system
September 20, 2013
Amorini Panini, a Washington D.C.-based fast casual chain, has launched a new franchise model, working with The iFranchise Group to expand up and down the East…
read nowAirports to showcase leasing options for restaurants, retail
September 20, 2013
A forum designed to teach local, regional and national retailers, quick-service food operators and restaurateurs about the leasing opportunities at Ronald…
read nowMOOYAH growing Cali presence
September 19, 2013
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced a focused growth plan targeted on six California counties, including Santa Clara County, Alameda County…
read nowTaziki's to open in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
September 19, 2013
Taziki's Mediterranean Café is opening its first location in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., at 200 Crossings Lane Suite 100. Local owner and operator Dale Wasem and his…
read nowLYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut
September 19, 2013
LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…
read nowHow Do You Roll? to add 70 units
September 18, 2013
Austin, Texas-based How Do You Roll? has penned several development agreements, adding 70 total units over the next 10 years. The sushi chain has signed Singh…
read nowFreshii opening 16 units by end of year
September 18, 2013
Between now and New Year's Eve, Freshii, a fresh casual chain, will open 16 new locations in new and existing markets. With almost 100 stores in operation…
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