Franchising News & Media

CUPS opening 1st NY unit

October 3, 2012

CUPS Frozen Yogurt, a beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, opens its first New York location at 7 p.m. today at 2080 Mall Walk, Cross Country Shopping…

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Moe's opens in Russia

October 1, 2012

Moe's Southwest Grill has established its presence in Russia with a restaurant opening in Moscow earlier this month.

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Mama Fu's revamps restaurants

September 27, 2012

Mama Fu's Asian House has implemented a more contemporary design in three of its restaurants with plans to give all new locations the updated look. Mama Fu's…

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Panda Express' 1,500th store opens with new look

September 26, 2012

Panda Express has reached a major milestone, announcing the opening of its 1,500th location. Located at 585 N. Germantown Road in Cordova, Tenn, the first…

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Squisito NY Pizza and Pasta opens first franchised restaurant

September 25, 2012

Husband and wife partners, Michele and Gennaro DiMeo, owners of Maryland-based Squisito NY Pizza & Pasta, have opened their first franchised location.

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VooDoo BBQ & Grill announces first Florida location

September 24, 2012

VooDoo BBQ & Grill is introducing its Cajun-Creole BBQ fusion menu to South Florida with the planned opening of its first Florida franchise in Pembroke…

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Garbanzo coming to NJ

September 24, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has awarded franchise development rights to its first New Jersey franchisee, Garjersey LLC.

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Red Mango celebrates 200th store

September 21, 2012

Five years after opening its first location, Red Mango is opening its 200th location. The store at 10868 Kuykendahl Road in The Woodlands Crossing Shopping…

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Cousins Subs launches program to ignite franchise growth

September 20, 2012

To spark franchise growth, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has a new Founders Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees who invest…

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STACKED adding 4th location

September 20, 2012

STACKED: Food Well Built is opening a fourth location and has chosen The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks, Calif., as its home.

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Muscle Maker Grill inks franchise deal in Windy City

September 20, 2012

Muscle Maker Grill, a fast casual chain specializing in healthy fare, will develop 10 locations in Chicago as part of a multiunit franchise deal. The first…

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Orange Leaf opens 200th store

September 20, 2012

In celebration of the opening of its 200th store, located in Canton, Mass., Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is rewarding all customers with double points on their…

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Corner Bakery Cafe expands franchise sales team

September 19, 2012

Corner Bakery Café has added Nick Booras and Gregg Koffler as directors of franchise sales to support the brand's national expansion efforts.

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit marks first LA restaurant

September 18, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, which has been experiencing aggressive growth in the past year, will celebrate its first location in the Los Angeles market with a grand…

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Report: Chain restaurants growing through franchising

September 17, 2012

A new report by Technomic and Restaurant Finance Monitor finds that the franchising of restaurant brands continues to be a major growth avenue pursued by…

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PizzaRev expands 'create your own' concept

September 17, 2012

PizzaRev, a Los Angeles-based artisanal pizza concept, has opened its new Studio City restaurant location along Ventura Boulevard's "Restaurant Row."

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U-Swirl plans 10-unit expansion in Houston

September 17, 2012

U-Swirl Inc., parent company of U-Swirl International Inc., the owner and franchisor of U-Swirl Frozen Yogurt cafés, announced today that the 31st U-Swirl Café…

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