Franchising News & Media
Togo's expanding in Oregon, California footprint
September 6, 2013
Togo's Eateries Inc. announced this week the signing of two multi-unit franchise agreements with an existing franchise group to develop 20 new restaurants in…
read nowCorner Bakery Cafe continues nationwide expansion
September 5, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe today announced plans to open more than 50 new franchised units across the country. Plans call for nine cafes in San Diego, seven in…
read nowChicken Salad Chick opening additional Alabama franchise
September 5, 2013
Chicken Salad Chick will open its latest franchise location Oct. 1 in Dothan, Ala. The new restaurant will be in the Houston Centre at 3850 West Main St., Unit…
read nowPollo Tropical franchising in Trinidad & Tobago
September 5, 2013
Pollo Tropical, a Caribbean-inspired fast casual brand based in Miami, has opened its newest restaurant in Trinidad & Tobago, representing the brand's 36th…
read nowFast casual pizza concept signs 25-unit deal for Philippines
September 4, 2013
California-based Project Pie has signed an official agreement with master franchise partner DBE Project Inc. to open 25 restaurants in the Philippines…
read nowMcAlister's franchisee opens 7th St. Louis-area unit
September 4, 2013
McAlister's Deli has opened its first unit in Maplewood, Mo., in the Deer Creek Shopping Center located at 3200-B Laclede Station Road. The restaurant will…
read nowTogo's launches royalty incentive
September 4, 2013
Togo’s Eateries Inc. is rolling out a royalty incentive for new multi-unit franchise agreements. Beginning today, franchisees that sign a new deal for three or…
read nowMOOYAH launches Colorado expansion
September 3, 2013
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes opened its first Colorado unit Monday at the The Orchard Town Center in Westminster.
read nowMax's reports 15% increase in sales
September 3, 2013
Philippines-based Max's Chicken posted a 15-percent increase in sales revenue for the first half of 2013 compared to last year, according to the Business…
read nowSalata arriving in Austin, San Antonio
August 30, 2013
Houston-based Salata has a new franchisee, who has plans to open in two new markets — San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
read nowWingstop's spreading its wings
August 29, 2013
Wingstop served up one of its busiest growth months in company history, opening 10 stores in August alone. The news comes on the heels of a 10.3-percent…
read nowRed Mango going back to school
August 29, 2013
Red Mango is expanding its presence on college campuses, opening its newest location at Duke University in Durham, N.C., just in time to welcome back students…
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza plans UC Santa Barbara presence
August 29, 2013
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will soon have a presence near the University of California Santa Barbara through a franchising agreement with Isla Vista BP LLC, led…
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GrilliT models growth plan after Chipotle
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The concept's CEO is on a mission to demonstrate that the fast casual dining experience and fresh, nutritious, home-style cooking are not mutually exclusive.
read nowUrban Bar-B-Que inks deal with pizza joint
August 28, 2013
Washington-D.C.-based Urban Bar-B-Que Company has inked a deal with Ledo Pizza System Inc., a 100-unit pizza franchisor of the Ledo Pizza brand. The new…
read nowSchlotzsky's welcomes Philly location, roast beef LTO
August 27, 2013
Schlotzsky's will begin serving sandwiches and salads this week in Philadelphia, with the opening of its latest unit Thursday at 4600 City Line Avenue. The new…
read nowVooDoo BBQ cashing in on increased tourist traffic
August 27, 2013
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a franchise system in New Orleans, is riding a growing trend that shows no sign of stopping: Tourists are spending their money at…
read nowCapriotti's hits southern Utah
August 27, 2013
Las Vegas-based Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its latest location in Southern Utah at the Outlets at Zion in St. George.
read nowBurger 21 boasts record sales at 1st Atlanta unit
August 27, 2013
Burger 21 announced today its first Atlanta location, which opened three weeks ago, experienced record sales in its first two weeks of operation. To build on…
read nowR.J. Brunelli & Co. working with 3 fast casuals in New Jersey
August 27, 2013
Retail leasing specialists R.J. Brunelli & Co. today announced that it will serve as real estate broker for New Jersey fast casual chains, BurgerFi…
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