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First MOOYAH franchisee opens second location
May 23, 2012
After opening his first MOOYAH location in 2007, the chain's first franchisee, Barry Newberg, will open a second unit May 28 in Plano, Texas.
read nowFuddruckers launches 16th Houston location
May 22, 2012
Fuddruckers has reached a new milestone in Houston with the debut of its 16th restaurant, marking 54 stores around the state of Texas.
read nowRestaurant franchise lending shows stabilization
May 22, 2012
Although franchise lending has been fairly static from March 2011 to March 2012 and franchisee credit access remains below its long-term average, lending to…
read nowMenchie's celebrates growth milestone
May 21, 2012
With more than 185 stores worldwide and an additional 400 stores under development, Menchie's is securing its international presence as a growing frozen yogurt…
read nowTossed expands in Boston's financial district
May 21, 2012
The Tossed salad chain is opening its second Boston location, this time in the city's Financial District.
read nowCosi net loss decreases, comps on the rise
May 20, 2012
Così, Inc. has reported a 47 percent decrease in its net loss for the first quarter ended April 2. Net loss was reduced to $1.12 million as compared to a net…
read nowJimmy John's founder a case study in risk-reward
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Jimmy John Liautaud offers some advice for franchising during NRA Show panel.
read nowRed Robin sets stage for fast casual concept expansion
May 17, 2012
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers plans to open additional fast casual restaurants in 2012, according to the company's first quarter earnings report released May 16.
read nowQdoba improves operating margins
May 17, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. reported a profit of $21.6 million for the second quarter ended April 15, compared to $6.8 million for Q2 2011.
read nowCenterbridge Partners commences tender offer outstanding shares of P.F. Chang's
May 15, 2012
In connection with a previously announced merger agreement entered into to acquire P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc., Wok Parent LLC, Wok Holdings Inc. and Wok…
read nowTogo's adds real estate manager to exec team
May 15, 2012
Togo's Inc. has announced that it has hired Zina Hyman as real estate manager for the company. Hyman most recently served as director of Leasing for Dasher…
read nowFREEBIRDS opens latest California unit
May 14, 2012
FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced its opening in Elk Grove, Calif., bringing the number of locations in California to 14. To celebrate, FREEBIRDS will give…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie debut in Walmart locations
May 14, 2012
Tasti D-Lite owner/operators Scott Hughes and Benton Tatum are expanding their portfolio to include a co-branded Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie inside…
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Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill to expand outside home state
by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com
Denver-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is expanding outside of its home state for the first time since the chain's launch in 2007.
read nowQuiznos overhauls brand, menu
May 11, 2012
Quiznos has launched a new branding campaign, called "QRAVE Quiznos," in addition to menu enhancements, franchisee resources and more.
read nowFreshii celebrates Chicago anniversary
May 10, 2012
Freshii is gearing up to honor its four-year anniversary in Chicago with a celebration from June 11–17 at all six locations.
read nowCherryBerry targets Idaho, Utah for growth
May 10, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Craig Dresser to develop its CherryBerry Self-Serve Yogurt…
read nowRavioli Oli opens first location
May 9, 2012
The owners of Oak Brook, Ill.-based Ravioli Oli have opened the restaurant's first location created to bridge the gap between authentic, hand-crafted recipes…
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The power of a personal connection
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
I have been absent from these pages for much too long. The good news is that it is the result of a lot of business travel and very robust sales throughout the…
read nowMuscle Maker Grill founder is Ernst & Young finalist
May 8, 2012
Muscle Maker Grill has announced that founder Rod Silva has been named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 program in the New…
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