Chalak Group adds some Yum! to portfolio

December 8, 2010

Chalak Mitra Group LLC, an affiliate of The Chalak Group Inc., has acquired 33 Yum! Brands restaurants in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Financial…

Schlotzsky’s named in Top 50 franchises for minorities

December 7, 2010

The National Minority Franchising Initiative's (NMFI) has named Schlotzsky's to its list of "50 Top Franchises for Minorities."

Pizza Fusion targets Tampa

December 7, 2010

Pizza Fusion will be opening two locations in the Tampa, Fla., area in January 2011. The locations are owned one each by Ralph Santell and David Burton.

Wingstop launches franchise incentive program

December 6, 2010

As part of its aggressive expansion campaign, Wingstop has announced a franchise incentive program designed to help new and existing franchises open more…

What’s the Five Guys mystique?

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

A year ago, Market Force conducted a survey and asked consumers to tell us their favorite fast casual restaurant, and why they nominated them. And we did it…

Smashburger to open Brooklyn burger joints

December 5, 2010

Smashburger has signed a multiunit agreement with 25/20 Management to open up to three locations in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 2011.

Pollo Campero showcases health at Disney restaurant

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu items.

Wingstop opens first location in Queens, NY

December 2, 2010

Wingstop has opened its first location in Queens, N.Y. The store is owned and operated by franchisee Mac Khahera.

Smashburger event recognizes franchisees

December 2, 2010

Smashburger recently held its inaugural franchisee conference in Denver, honoring franchisees for achievement, commitment and excellence.

Panera Bread marks California milestone

December 2, 2010

Panera Bread will open its 100th location in California Dec. 7 in Citrus Heights.

Einstein Bros. expands Windy City presence

December 1, 2010

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multi-unit development deal with RT Development Chicago LLC to franchise Einstein Bros.

FreshBerry to cool off hot markets

December 1, 2010

Consumers in Florida, Portugal and Venezuela will have access to FreshBerry frozen yogurt through a multiunit development deal destined to bring up to 10…

MOOYAH to enter Ark., La., territory

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 30, 2010

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced its expansion into Arkansas and northern Louisiana through deals with six new franchisees in the states.

Yogurt Mountain opens in Charleston, S.C.

November 30, 2010

Yogurt Mountain LLC has announced that it has opened a new store in Charleston, S.C. Customers who visit the store can enjoy a free 10-ounce yogurt during its…

Garbanzo adds 12th location to Colo. roster

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

November 29, 2010

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has added a second Colorado Springs location, set to open Dec. 3. The new restaurant will be the chain's 12th in the Denver area.

Tossed signs international expansion deal

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

November 29, 2010

Tossed has announced its first expansion outside the United States via a new franchise agreement with Jeff Potoroka, an entrepreneur from Abbotsford, British…

Panchero's hires new VP of franchise development

November 29, 2010

Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the hiring of Gary Matusiak as the company's new vice president of franchise development. Matusiak joins the team from…

Healthy Fast Food opens Idaho U-Swirl

November 28, 2010

Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent company to U-Swirl International Inc., has announced the opening of its first U-Swirl frozen yogurt café in the Boise, Idaho…

Panda Express rolls out major growth plan

November 28, 2010

Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian segment "under-realized." Most Asian food business comes from full-service…

Tom & Eddie's second location to open soon

November 23, 2010

Tom & Eddie's has announced that it will open its second Illinois location December 14, at the Shoppes at Geneva Commons, west of Chicago.