Barberitos hires Bruce Holzman as VP, franchise sales

July 13, 2010

A former franchise professional for some of the nation’s top emerging chains, Bruce Holzman has joined Mexican cantina Barberitos as vice president of…

Five Guys to open in LaGuardia airport

July 13, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open a location Thursday at LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal Building, with a grand opening event set to offer airport…

Former QSR execs launch fast casual concepts

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 11, 2010

Two former McDonald's executives, Mike Roberts and Mike Donahue, are developing a fast casual concept tentatively named Stephanie's, after the daughter of…

Red Mango to open on Indiana University campus

June 30, 2010

Red Mango has entered into a franchise agreement to open its first Bloomington, Ind., store on the Indiana University campus.

Hello Pasta to open first NYC location

June 30, 2010

Hello Pasta, a new model in fast casual dining that serves a selection of cooked pasta and sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations in New…

Capriotti's signs deals for San Diego and Denver markets

June 30, 2010

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has signed agreements for expansion into two new markets: San Diego and Denver. The San Diego deal comes on the heels of Capriotti's…

Tasti-D-Lite to expand across the U.S.

June 30, 2010

Tasti D-Lite is continuing its rapid expansion plans with the announcement of three area development agreements with commitments for 65 locations in Dallas…

Firehouse Subs pushes past AUV, comps declines

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

How the sandwich chain is redefining its success and delivering on a profitability promise made last year to franchisees.

Panera pay-what-you-want experiment to expand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 28, 2010

Panera chairman Ronald Shaich has said he is pleased with the first month of his nonprofit store in Clayton, Mo., according to USAToday.com. Scaich plans to…

Big Boy to open fast casual concept

June 28, 2010

The Big Boy burger chain is looking to open a fast casual version - trendily dubbed @burger - in mid-July, according to BurgerBusiness.com.

Smashburger heads to Louisiana with localized menu

June 27, 2010

"Better burger" chain Smashburger will open its first Shreveport, La., location on July 14, with a localized menu that features Cajun flavors. The restaurant…

Magic Brands receives court approval to sell assets to Luby's

June 24, 2010

Magic Brands LLC and Fuddruckers Inc. have obtained bankruptcy court approval for the sale of a substantial amount of its assets to Luby's Inc.

So You Want to be a Franchisor?

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

I wish I had a franchise fee for every time the owner of a fledgling restaurant concept stopped to ask me whether or not they should put their concept out on…

Bruegger's announces expansion into Kentucky

June 23, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. have signed a development deal with Scott and Kim Berger to open three locations in the Louisville, Ky., area, the first scheduled…

Zoup! founder outlines plan for growth

June 23, 2010

Eric Ersher has outlined his strategy to The Detroit News for growing the Zoup! brand to 100 stores by 2014. In a recent article, Ersher said the during the…

Bruegger's announces expansion into Kentucky

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June 23, 2010

Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. have signed a development deal with Scott and Kim Berger to open three locations in the Louisville, Ky., area, the first scheduled…

Zoup! founder outlines plan for growth

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June 23, 2010

Eric Ersher has outlined his strategy to The Detroit News for growing the Zoup! brand to 100 stores by 2014. In a recent article, Ersher said the during the…

FreshBerry opens in Orlando, Fla.

June 22, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the grand opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Orlando, Fla. The new store is located near the…

FreshBerry opens in Orlando, Fla.

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June 22, 2010

Beautiful Brands International has announced the grand opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Orlando, Fla. The new store is located near the…

Luby's to purchase Fuddruckers for $63 million

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Luby's will assume some of Fuddruckers' obligations, real-estate leases and contracts. It also will pay $2.45 million more in cash if it doesn't assume some…