Yogurtland opens in NYC

June 14, 2012

California-based frozen yogurt chain Yogurtland will unveil its first store in the state of New York in late-July/early-August on First Avenue in Manhattan.

Wingstop names former Pizza Inn leader as CEO

June 13, 2012

The Wingstop Board of Directors has announced that Charles Morrison has been named president and CEO of the company. Morrison replaces James Flynn who becomes…

Tom & Eddie's marks 1-year anniversary

June 12, 2012

Tom & Eddie's is celebrating one year since its Deerfield, Ill., restaurant first opened on June 15, 2011.

Fast casuals dominate Forbes' list of up-and-coming chains

June 11, 2012

Forbes' recently published a list of "10 great restaurants you haven't heard of – yet," which included mostly fast casual brands.

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill expands into D.C./Baltimore market

June 8, 2012

Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced the company's expansion into the Washington, D.C./Baltimore market. Garbanzo is planning to open five…

Raving Brands wins lawsuit against former Moe's Southwest Grill franchisees

June 8, 2012

On April 17, 2012, Richard W. Story, federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, entered judgment against a group…

Togo's signs 10 new agreements in the West

June 8, 2012

Togo's Eateries Inc. has signed 10 agreements for new restaurants in California, Nevada and Oregon. Additionally, three new Togo's have opened thus far in 201…

Burger 21 kicks off Atlanta expansion effort

June 8, 2012

Burger 21 announced that it has signed a two-unit franchise deal in Atlanta as it targets the market for growth and opens additional territories for…

Freshii expanding Middle East footprint

June 7, 2012

Freshii is targeting prime markets in the Middle East region for further expansion. The first Middle East Freshii location opened in 2009 in the Dubai…

Fazoli's names new VP, franchise development

June 7, 2012

Fazoli's has added Craig Sherwood to lead its nationwide franchising effort. Sherwood, who previously directed Yum! Brands' non-traditional franchise…

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Moe's Southwest Grill heads to Big Apple

June 6, 2012

Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its newest location at the Angola Travel Plaza in New York on June 1. The move to offer travelers along the New York Thruway marks…

Beautiful Brands sets record in 2012 first quarter

June 3, 2012

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has reported record franchise unit sales and store openings of its franchised brands for the first quarter of 2012. This…

CEO: Pie Five will 'change the way people think of pizza'

Pizza Inn's sister concept celebrates first anniversary as part of the growing fast casual space.

Sandwich sales, segment on the rise

June 1, 2012

More consumers report purchasing sandwiches away from home today compared to just two years ago. According to market research firm Technomic, this increase is…

Dickey's Barbecue to launch diversity program

May 31, 2012

Dickey's Barbecue is introducing a new program aimed at increasing opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. 

CherryBerry inches closer to 100-store mark

May 30, 2012

Beautiful Brands International has announced CherryBerry owners Dallas and Robyn Jones have opened their 80th CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar in less than…

Caribou Coffee reaches global expansion milestone

May 30, 2012

Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. has officially opened its 100th international operating location. The 100th international Caribou coffeehouse is located in…

Penn Station inks expansion deal for Michigan

May 29, 2012

Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an agreement to open 15 new restaurants in the Detroit area over the next eight years, which is the largest deal Penn…

I Dream of Falafel launches franchise program

May 28, 2012

I Dream of Falafel has announced that it has been approved to franchise in Illinois and Wisconsin. The founders launched the franchise process in July 2011.