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NAPICS '13: Is 'better pizza' the next fast casual category?
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The keynote presentation at The North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus, Ohio, focused on trends in pizza and ice cream.
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Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year
February 19, 2013
The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…
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Starbucks doubling Asia Pacific staff
February 19, 2013
Starbucks Corp. plans to have about 40,000 employees in the Asia Pacific region five years from now, which would double its workforce in the area, according to…
read nowBurger 21 growing across East Coast
February 18, 2013
Burger 21, founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., has signed two new franchise deals for the territories of Albany, N.Y., and Sarasota…
read nowCornery Bakery continues NY expansion
February 15, 2013
Corner Bakery Cafe recently announced plans to open 16 new restaurants in six counties in the Greater New York City area as part of a recent multiunit…
read nowKohnen Brothers named Barberitos 2012 Franchisees of the Year
February 14, 2013
Philip and Martin Kohnen recently received the Barberitos 2012 Franchisee of the Year award. The brothers own two units in Georgia, one in Milledgeville and…
read nowEinstein Bros. opens 100th ARAMARK licensed unit
February 14, 2013
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group and ARAMARK, a provider of dining and facilities management services for the education sector, have opened 100 licensed…
read nowFreshBerry picks up market share in Middle East
February 13, 2013
Winning a sizeable market share in the Middle East is a big part of FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafe's strategy, and it seems the brand is succeeding, according…
read nowGulf Arab States adds two Johnny Rockets units
February 13, 2013
The Middle East is home to two more Johnny Rockets restaurants; one in Kuwait and one in Saudi Arabia.
read nowYO!Sushi to grow U.S. market in 2013
February 12, 2013
London-based YO!Sushi is planning major growth for the U.S. market this year. After opening its first U.S. location in Washington, D.C.’s Union Station in July…
read nowFranchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation
February 12, 2013
The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…
read nowJohnny Rockets adds two units in Mexico
February 11, 2013
Nearly 20 years after Johnny Rockets first introduced Mexico City to the brand, two locations opened recently in Huixquilucan and Nuevo Leon, bringing the…
read nowVietnamese coffee chain putting heat on Starbucks
February 8, 2013
While Starbucks is trying to move in on Vietnam's coffee market, opening its first unit there in Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month, Trung Nguyen Group Corp…
read nowMalibu Fish Grill takes on LA
February 8, 2013
Malibu Fish Grill has opened its first Los Angeles unit and has plans for a second L.A. location to open later this month.
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CEO of Muscle Maker Grill pumped about growth
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
A focus on healthy food and customer service has fueled the chain's growth.
read nowStarbucks plants flag in New Delhi
February 7, 2013
Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the first Starbucks store in…
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NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012
February 7, 2013
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…
read nowPizza Fusion grows Middle East presence
February 6, 2013
Parent company Unique Pizza and Subs Corp. today announced its Pizza Fusion brand has opened its eighth restaurant in the Middle East via the Samir Group, its…
read nowCanada home to newest Fatburger units
February 6, 2013
Fatburger has chosen Canada as the spot for its 30th and 31st locations. They are now open in Camrose and Edmonton, Alberta. Operating in 27 countries across…
read nowBruegger's schooling Virginia Tech
February 6, 2013
Student and faculty fanfare have welcomed the recent arrival of Bruegger's Bagels to Virginia Tech. Opening with record first-week sales, the new Bruegger's…
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