Franchising News & Media
The top 5 reasons to franchise your business
by Harold Kestenbaum — Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP
If you are an entrepreneur and you have one, two or even three operations, why should you be thinking about franchising? There are many reasons, but here are…
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Saladworks signs deal for Tampa, Fla.
January 4, 2012
Saladworks has signed a three-store franchise agreement with Calvin and Felicia Rucker of Tampa Bay, Fla. The first store is set to open in mid-2012 with the…
read nowSmashburger set to sizzle in Latin America
January 4, 2012
Smashburger has announced that it has partnered with international restaurateur Richard Eisenberg and his company, QSR International, in a growth initiative to…
read nowRed Mango: 2011 was record year
January 4, 2012
Red Mango has announced that it had a record year for franchise development in 2011. The company awarded agreements for more than 70 new domestic locations…
read nowEinstein Noah to present at ICR XChange
January 3, 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, operating primarily under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced that it…
read nowNPD: Global restaurant visits weak in Q3
January 3, 2012
Low consumer confidence and the stressed global economy were reflected in weak foodservice traffic numbers in most countries around the world in the quarter…
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2012: The five fast casual executives to watch
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
For restaurant operators throughout the industry, 2011 had its fair share of highs and lows. While the industry rebounded slightly from the challenges present…
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Foumami Asian Sandwich Bar
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Foumami Asian Sandwich Bar opened in 2010 in Boston's Financial District. The restaurant was founded by third-genereration restaurateur Michael Wang, whose…
read nowHow Do You Roll? rolls into Phoenix
December 28, 2011
Austin, Texas-based How Do You Roll? has opened its first location outside of the Texas market, where the chain has seven units in operation. The newest unit…
read nowUncle Maddio's opens third unit
December 28, 2011
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has opened its third unit. The newest restaurant is located in The Highlands neighborhood in Louisville, Ky.
read nowWing Zone opens at Ft. Hood
December 26, 2011
Chicken wing chain Wing Zone has opened its second military base location at Ft. Hood in Texas, marking the second of 15 locations to open on military bases…
read nowPei Wei, HMSHost open first airport location
December 26, 2011
HMSHost has opened the first Pei Wei China Bistro airport location in the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). A part of the P.F. Chang’s family…
read nowPenn Station inks nine multi-unit deals
December 20, 2011
Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed nine multi-unit deals this year for a total of 62 new restaurants. The franchise agreements are for new and existing…
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Restaurant industry has strong showing in Entrepreneur's top franchise rankings
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Magazine's annual rankings of top franchised companies weigh stability, growth rate, size of the system, startup costs and more.
read nowEntrepreneur showcases Lime Fresh Mexican Grill
December 18, 2011
John Kunkel, the founder of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, has been featured in Entrepreneur. The publication talks about Kunkel's vision for Lime Fresh and the…
read nowVooDoo BBQ plans expansion effort
December 18, 2011
The VooDoo BBQ & Grill franchise plans to expand from its current 12 restaurants in south Louisiana to 41 more in five states over the next decade…
read nowBarberitos continues expansion push
December 15, 2011
Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina has announced that franchise contracts have been secured for 10 upcoming locations. Currently Barberitos has 2…
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2011: The five stories and trends that shaped the year
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
As we look back on 2011, several stories and trends stand out among the rest. Here's a look at our top picks.
read nowYogurt Mountain opens 40th store
December 15, 2011
Yogurt Mountain LLC has opened its 40th store. The new location is in Huntsville, Ala., marking its 9th in the state.
read nowSaladworks' international expansion begins in Singapore
December 13, 2011
Pennsylvania-based Saladworks' expansion strategy has added an international market.
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