Which Wich reports record week of growth

December 9, 2010

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches opened four stores in six days, marking the busiest development week in the franchisor’s seven-year history. By the end of 2010…

Saladworks heads to Lone Star State

December 9, 2010

Saladworks has signed a three-store agreement with a multi-unit developer for the Austin, Texas market. Earlier this month, the franchise announced its first…

Freebirds to open in League City, Texas

December 9, 2010

FREEBIRDS World Burrito will open in League City, Texas, on Dec. 14, marking its 42nd restaurant. Local resident and restaurant veteran Chris Key will manage…

Yogurt Mountain opens S.C. location

December 8, 2010

Yogurt Mountain LLC opened its second store in Greenville, S.C., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 9. Festivities continued with an in-store promotion…

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…