Franchising News & Media
Freshii debuts European locations
August 11, 2010
Freshii has announced it is set to debut four Vienna locations, in Innere Stadt, SCS, Mariahilfer Strasse (Gerngross), and Galleria. Freshii Donauzentrum is…
read nowFreshBerry to open first self-serve location
August 11, 2010
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) will soon open the first self-serve FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in the FreshBerry franchise system. The new store will…
read nowHealthy Fast Food to expand U-Swirl in Nev. market
August 11, 2010
Healthy Fast Food Inc., parent to U-Swirl International Inc., has announced that its franchisee, Galena Frozen Yogurt Company, has finalized lease negotiations…
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A glance in the rearview mirror
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
I apologize in advance for stating the obvious: The recession has taken a toll on the restaurant industry. Industry traffic is down; the majority of chains…
read nowNature's Table Café to open in Washington, D.C.
August 10, 2010
Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a franchise agreement with Nature’s Table Café for the Washington, D.C., metro market. Nature’s Table has 7…
read nowGenghis Grill to open first West Texas location
August 9, 2010
Genghis Grill - The Mongolian Stir Fry is opening a new location in Midland, Texas, the first of several units planned for the West Texas region.
read nowSaladworks to enter N.C. market
August 9, 2010
Saladworks has signed an agreement with a multi-unit developer for three locations in the Wake County, N.C. area, the company has announced. The first…
read nowSecond Ruggles green certified restaurant opens
August 8, 2010
Green Cafe Management and GJR Partners have announced that the second Houston-based Ruggles Green, a Certified Green Restaurant, is now open in Houston's new…
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Quiznos preps for international expansion
August 8, 2010
Quiznos today announced its plan for global growth, an initiative that entails opening new stores in about 15 more countries and territories within two years.
read nowJason Mattes joins Saladworks as VP, franchise development
August 5, 2010
Saladworks has named Jason D. Mattes as its new vice president of franchise development.
read nowFazolis plans seven new restaurants in St. Louis market
August 3, 2010
Fazoli's is planning a major expansion in the St. Louis-area that includes up to seven new restaurants. The announcement comes as Fazoli's this week completes…
read nowJamba Juice continues refranchising initiative
August 3, 2010
Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of seven restaurants in Las Vegas as part of the company's plan to refranchise up to 150 locations by the end of 2010.
read nowWhich Wich opens in Vegas
August 3, 2010
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is set to open in Las Vegas on Aug. 4, 2010. It is the first Which Wich in Nevada and the 20th state for the Which Wich chain.
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The power of small numbers
by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force
“As long as repeat business is important, and as long as customers have a chance to go somewhere else, employees must deliver high levels of satisfaction for a…
read nowPhaseNext Hospitality to open Buffalo Wild Wings, Smashburger units
August 1, 2010
PhaseNext Hospitality has signed franchise agreements with both Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. and Smashburger to open the two restaurants in October on the Fort…
read nowJamba Inc. refranchises 13 Calif. locations
August 1, 2010
Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of 13 restaurants in Santa Cruz, Temecula, and Chico/Redding, Calif., all of which were purchased by franchise operators with…
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Sushi rolls (slowly) into fast casual
What might seem an odd fit for fast casual’s price point and service style, finds some solid ground.
read nowIndian fast casual Chutney Joes to franchise
July 29, 2010
Chutney Joe’s has announced today the official launch of its franchise program. The announcement reflects the restaurant's local consumer appeal and global…
read nowExtreme Pita puts a wrap on the Middle East
July 29, 2010
Extreme Pita and Purblendz have announced the signing of its first international agreement in Muscat, Oman (Sultanate of Oman).
read nowJamba Juice completes sale of 25 Wash. locations
July 28, 2010
Jamba Inc. has completed the sale of 25 restaurants in Washington to existing franchisee Prudence Swann, principal of PB Swann LLC. The agreement includes a…
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