Franchising News & Media
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint expands in Georgia, Kentucky
November 30, 2011
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has announced new store openings throughout Atlanta and in Louisville, Ky.
read nowBeautiful Brands adds Roxberry to franchise portfolio
November 30, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has announced the addition of Roxberry Juice to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise worldwide. The agreement…
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Planet Smoothie acquired by Tasti D-Lite
November 30, 2011
Atlanta-based Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise system with more than 100 units in 16 states, has been acquired by Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen…
read nowSmashburger crosses into Canada
November 29, 2011
Smashburger has announced that it has signed its first two lease agreements in the Calgary market, marking the chain's first entry into Canada. The company…
read nowEinstein Noah Restaurant Group acquires Kettleman Bagel Co.
November 29, 2011
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., operating under the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has announced the…
read nowBeautiful Brands' CherryBerry heads into Montana
November 29, 2011
Beautiful Brands International has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with Chris Holland to open at least 25 new CherryBerry Self-Serve…
read nowHuHot Mongolian Grill eyes 2012 expansion
November 28, 2011
HuHot Mongolian Grill will continue to stay focused on concept growth as the chain moves into 2012.
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Making Decisions as a Leader - Part V
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
Over the course of my 37-year-career in the restaurant industry, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership positions at all organizational levels, from…
read nowJack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations
November 21, 2011
Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…
read nowPizza Inn opens third Pie Five Pizza Co.
November 20, 2011
Pie Five Pizza Co., the new fast casual concept from Pizza Inn Holdings Inc., has opened its third unit in Dallas. Today, the company will host the grand…
read nowMOOYAH to open first location in Alabama
November 17, 2011
This winter, the first MOOYAH location will move into Alabama's Jefferson and Shelby counties, with more restaurants on the way soon after.
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Owners of Genghis Grill acquire Baker Bros. American Deli
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The Chalak Group Inc. has officially acquired 11-unit, Dallas-based Baker Bros American Deli. The Chalak Group also owns and operates 80-unit Genghis Grill, a…
read nowPanera Bread opens first Brooklyn location
November 15, 2011
Panera Bread opened its first bakery-cafe in the New York borough of Brooklyn in Kings Plaza, a major mall with 150 stores and a 10-level parking garage.
read nowSchlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal
November 15, 2011
Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…
read nowWingstop to grow by 120 units in Mexico
November 15, 2011
Based on the success of its stores in Mexico City, Wingstop has announced that the company will add 120 restaurants across Mexico over the next seven years as…
read nowHot Head Burritos to open 30 units in Ohio
November 15, 2011
Kettering, Ohio-based Hot Heads Burritos has signed a 30-unit deal that will double its presence in the state over the next several years.
read nowThe Melt expands with three new locations
November 14, 2011
Grilled cheese concept The Melt has announced its West Coast expansion with the opening of individual locations in San Francisco's Embarcadero Center, Spear…
read nowDallas-based Greenz inks second franchise deal
November 14, 2011
Greenz Franchise Systems has announced an agreement with Daniel Lee, marking the second franchise location for the company. Larry Koehler of 7K Development…
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Highlights from the Fast Casual Executive Summit
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
For three days in the later part of October, more than 200 fast casual executives and suppliers came together to discuss issues impacting the segment and the…
read nowTossed signs 20-unit franchise deal for metro NYC
November 9, 2011
Tossed has announced the signing of a 20-store franchise development agreement with Bolla Corporation, a New York-based real estate and franchise company, that…
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