Franchising News & Media
Brazilian chain Giraffas eyes U.S. growth
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
How a leading Brazilian quick-service chain plans to expand with a fast casual model for U.S. consumers.
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Moe's set for Midwest expansion
August 13, 2012
Moe's Southwest Grill's newest location in St. Joseph, Mich., will mark the first of 25 new locations set to open throughout the Midwest.
read nowCapriotti's continues with expansion
August 12, 2012
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop opened the door to its first location in downtown Dallas on July 23 in the fully modernized, original 1923 Old Magnolia Oil Gas…
read nowSalsarita's names new VP of Franchise Development
August 10, 2012
Salsarita's has announced that Chris Bailey has been named as the company's new vice president of Franchise Development.
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs ready for South Korea debut
August 10, 2012
Charley's Grilled Subs is continuing its global expansion with its newest location in South Korea set to open on Sept. 14. This location is the first in the…
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Qdoba franchisee same-store sales lagging
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Promotional and product activity expected to pick up in Q4.
read nowFreshii inks deal for NY, Conn.
August 7, 2012
Freshii has announced the signing of a number of recent multi-unit deals, both national and international. The most recent agreement with EJB Ventures LLC, a…
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings expands to Middle East, Puerto Rico
August 7, 2012
With more than 835 restaurants in the United States and Canada, Buffalo Wild Wings continues to expand its brand internationally with agreements to open…
read nowFazoli's same-store sales growth increases third straight year
August 6, 2012
Sales at Fazoli's are taking a cue from this summer’s record-breaking weather. Franchised restaurants reported positive July sales over last year, making it…
read nowCosi Inc. prepares to report Q2 earnings
August 6, 2012
Cosi Inc. will host its second quarter results conference call Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. Eastern time. Second quarter results are scheduled to be released after the…
read nowAbuelo's Taqueria to open in Lubbock, Texas
August 1, 2012
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurants is opening its newest concept – Abuelo’s Taqueria – in late October in Lubbock, Texas.
read nowPancheros on expansion push
August 1, 2012
Pancheros Mexican Grill has announced five development agreements that will add 39 locations to its roster, including the first on the West Coast. The new…
read nowVeggie Grill to open new Seattle locations
July 31, 2012
Veggie Grill has announced that it will soon open two locations in the Seattle area. The new restaurants will be in South Lake Union and University Village.
read nowDickey's continues Wisconsin expansion plan
July 31, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is continuing with its Wisconsin growth plan through its partnership with franchisee Bill Zimmerman. There are currently three open…
read nowAsian Box set to expand in California
July 31, 2012
San-Francisco-based Asian Box has announced its plans for two additional locations in the Bay Area, debuting in Mountain View this fall and Burlingame in early…
read nowFast casual concept PizzaRev eyes California expansion
July 31, 2012
PizzaRev, a new Los Angeles-based fast casual artisanal pizza concept from music industry veterans Irv Zuckerman and Rodney Eckerman, is set to expand across…
read nowla Madeleine takes flight with first airport location
July 25, 2012
On July 28, la Madeleine Country French Café will open the doors to its new café at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Phoenix café is la…
read nowYo!Sushi makes U.S. debut in nation's capital
July 24, 2012
United Kingdom-based YO!Sushi has opened its first United States restaurant at the main metro entrance in Union Station in Washington, D.C. This is the first…
read nowConsumer visit and spending gains buoy restaurant count increases
July 24, 2012
With U.S. restaurant visits and consumer spending increasing after a recessionary slump, the restaurant industry posted a 0.5 percent gain in restaurant counts…
read nowNat'l Restaurant Association creates new Military Foundation
July 24, 2012
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is enhancing efforts to build career opportunities and support for military personnel and veterans with the launch of…
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