Saladworks to enter Texas

November 1, 2010

Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Dallas area. The first Saladworks location in this market is slated…

UPDATED: Denny’s to open fast casual cafe

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

October 31, 2010

On Nov. 5, Denny's Corporation will open a new fast casual concept, Denny's Café, in Orange, Calif. The restaurant, a separate venture from its Denny's Fresh…

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provides $8.7 million to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee

October 27, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $8.7 million in financing to Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee, Four M Capital LLC. The funds are being used for the…

Nature’s Table Café opens in Fla., Texas

October 27, 2010

Nature's Table Franchise Company has announced the opening of two new restaurants in Florida and Texas. Both are owned and operated by multiunit Nature's Table…

Healthy Fast Food signs Salt Lake City development deal

October 26, 2010

Regents Management LLC has signed an agreement to open two Salt Lake City-based U-SWIRL Cafes, with three more set to open there within the next five years.

Lubbock gets first Genghis Grill

October 26, 2010

Genghis Grill is opening a brand new location in Lubbock, Texas, its first area Genghis. The new location will offer residents a chance to "build-your-own…

Fatburger to beef up North Texas

October 26, 2010

According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, California-based Fatburger is in "advanced discussions" with a potential franchisee to build 1…

UFood Restaurant Group submits Franchise Registry application

October 26, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has submitted an application for listing on the Franchise Registry with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Franchise…

FREEBIRDS opens 10th Dallas/Fort Worth location

October 24, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open its tenth restaurant in Dallas-Ft. Worth at Pipeline Village on Nov. 10. Local resident and restaurant veteran Steve Perkins…

Spicy Pickle opens third Houston restaurant

October 21, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc., operator of the Spicy Pickle restaurant chain in the U.S. and BG Urban Cafe restaurant chain in Canada, has opened a third Spicy…

Fazoli’s caps year of growth with Wal-Mart pilot

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Over the past three years, Lexington-based Fazoli’s and its team of veteran executives have worked hard to overcome the chain’s once downward slide. But since…

Wingstop names David Vernon VP of Franchise Sales

October 20, 2010

Wingstop has named franchise development veteran David Vernon its vice president of franchise sales to support the concept's rapid expansion. In his role…

Cosi Inc. reports positive comps growth in Q3 2010

October 20, 2010

Cosi Inc. has reported a systemwide same-store increase of 5.2 percent for the company's third quarter ended Sept. 27. The increase was partially driven by a…

Saladworks builds in Penn., New Jersey

October 19, 2010

Saladworks has inked two new agreements with existing franchisees to further develop the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets. The two sets of franchisees are…

Muscle Maker Grill opens in N.J.'s Warren Township

October 18, 2010

Muscle Maker Grill celebrated the opening of its Warren, N.J., restaurant on Oct. 9. The opening marks the 28th Muscle Maker Grill location.

U.K.-based YO!Sushi heads to U.S. soil

October 18, 2010

London-based YO!Sushi is entering the U.S. market through an area development program spearheaded by full-service franchise sales outsourcing firm Franchise…

Spicy Pickle provides franchise update

October 17, 2010

Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. (SPFI) has reported on its outlook for the remainder of 2010 and through 2011.

Freshii lands in Houston

October 14, 2010

Continuing a suite of debuts across the U.S., fast casual chain Freshii celebrated another grand opening in Houston's Energy Corridor District in early…

Jamba Juice signs major purchasing agreement

October 12, 2010

Jamba Juice has signed a purchasing agreement for 41 stores, its largest refranchising transaction since the program's inception in 2009.

Togo's announces expansion, rebranding strategies

October 12, 2010

Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced plans for its growth strategy. Founded in 1971, the 242-unit, West Coast-based sandwich company plans to add at least 50 new…