Jamba signs 40-unit franchise agreement in the Philippines

April 25, 2011

Jamba Inc. has announced a master development agreement with Max’s Group of Companies, a restaurant and franchise operator, to develop 40 Jamba Juice locations…

Seattle’s Best enters Tim Hortons territory

April 25, 2011

Seattle's Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, is now offered in 10 Wal-Mart Supercenters throughout Canada.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. announces Q1 2011 results

April 21, 2011

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

Pei Wei Asian Diner opens in the Hoosier State

April 21, 2011

Pei Wei Asian Diner will open its first Indiana location at Indianapolis' Glendale Mall on April 25.

Noodles & Company opens Nashville, Knoxville units

April 21, 2011

Colorado-based Noodles & Company will open two new restaurants in Tennessee Monday. The units will be the company's first in the Volunteer State.

Greg Dollarhyde to head Veggie Grill expansion as CEO

April 19, 2011

The Veggie Grill, a fast casual restaurant chain serving plant-based, comfort food has announced that industry veteran Greg Dollarhyde will be leading the…

Raving Brands' new franchise firm purchases The Original Italian Pie

April 19, 2011

Raving Brands new franchise holding firm, Big Game Brands, has announced the purchase of The Original Italian Pie, a full-service Italian restaurant chain…

The Counter opens at Miami International

April 19, 2011

The Counter Custom Built Burgers has announced its March 3 opening in Terminal D at Miami’s International Airport. The restaurant is now open for breakfast…

Charley’s Grilled Subs opens in Brazil

April 19, 2011

Charley’s Grilled Subs is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first Brazil location. The new restaurant will offer diners the chance to…

Freshii opens first of two Baltimore restaurants

April 19, 2011

Freshii has announced the expected opening of two new units in Baltimore, in the area’s downtown and Charles Village locations.

Newk’s signs 24-unit development deal

April 18, 2011

Newk’s Express Café has awarded 24 new franchise locations in the 2011 first quarter. Four separate groups have committed to opening restaurants in…

Top That! Breaks ground on first franchise

April 18, 2011

Top That! Pizza has broken ground on its first franchise location in Broken Arrow, Okla. The new store will be operated by franchisees Russell Leonard and…

Zoup! looks to stir Ontario franchise pot

April 17, 2011

Looking to feed Ontario's growing entrepreneurial spirit, Zoup! Fresh Soup Company, will host a franchise seminar through the FranNet of South Ontario's "Meet…

Pizza Executive Summit 2011 announces speakers, agenda

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Pizza Executive Summit, an exclusive executive-only event produced by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, has finalized its keynote…

Muscle Maker Grill opens first California restaurant

April 10, 2011

Muscle Maker Grill has opened the doors to its first restaurant in California, located in Antioch. The new restaurant is part of a multi-unit franchise deal to…

Genghis Grill opens first location in Alabama

April 10, 2011

Genghis Grill will be opening its first location in Hoover, Ala., that will bring 45 new jobs to the market.

Commentary: Commercial real estate market rebounding

Asking rents for retail space are at 5-year lows and landlords want to fill their space with qualified tenants.

Firehouse Subs signs agreement for 429 new locations

April 10, 2011

Firehouse Subs has announced the signing of nine area representative development agreements set to add 429 restaurants to the chain’s growing portfolio. The…

Wingstop expands Atlanta footprint

April 7, 2011

Texas-based Wingstop has announced plans to expand its presence in the Atlanta area by 20 locations within the next several years.

Saladworks eyes Maryland expansion

April 7, 2011

Saladworks has announced a development agreement that calls for five franchise locations to open in Maryland within the next two years.