Maui Wowi Hawaiian and Doc Popcorn open co-brand pilot

November 1, 2009

Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced the opening of its newest location inside an H-E-B grocery store in Austin, Texas.   This is the fourth Maui Wowi Hawaiian…

Jamba Juice continues with refranchising initiative

October 29, 2009

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of eight restaurants in California to Four Life Foods LLC, a company owned primarily by one of the four original co-founders…

Smashburger to head to San Diego in 2010

October 28, 2009

Smashburger has announced it has partnered with Smash Bros LLC., a non-traditional retail and commercial development firm, to bring seven Smashburgers to San…

U-SWIRL franchisee opens first Reno location

October 26, 2009

U-SWIRL International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food Inc., owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL Frozen Yogurt stores, has announced the grand…

Energy Kitchen plans New York expansion

October 26, 2009

Energy Kitchen is positioning itself to expand by an additional 50 locations throughout the New York metropolitan region over the next three years, and will…

Freshii to expand to 20-plus in New York City

October 25, 2009

Restaurant professionals and brothers Dhavel and Hetal Patel have signed a master franchise agreement to open 20-plus Freshii stores in parts of New York…

FreshBerry to open at two Oklahoma universities

October 21, 2009

Beautiful Brands International has announced it has signed two franchise agreements to open FreshBerry frozen yogurt cafés on or near the campuses of the…

Smashburger to open in Addison, Texas

October 20, 2009

Smashburger has announced its plans to open in November the first Dallas-area location as part of its franchise agreement with BIGG Capital Holdings. The…

Wahoo's Fish Taco opens second college location

October 18, 2009

Wahoo's Fish Taco has opened a new franchise location at the University of California, Irvine, at the student center. Menu items include the Maui Bowl, Banzai…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill to franchise

October 15, 2009

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Franchising LLC has announced it will begin franchising its fast casual concept to build on the success of five restaurant…

Salsarita's launches national breakfast catering program

October 14, 2009

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has expanded catering beyond lunch and dinner to include a breakfast program after testing its acceptance in select markets across…

Pei Wei pioneer Brezinski to launch fast casual of Bengal Coast

October 12, 2009

Mark Brezinski, former Brinker International exec and development partner that brought Pei Wei Asian Diner to Dallas, is looking to develop his own Asian…

Raising Cane's opens sixth Columbus location

October 11, 2009

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will promote physical activity and safety when it opens its sixth restaurant in Hilliard, Ohio, Oct. 19.   In partnership with…

Panera Bread recognizes top franchise operator

October 8, 2009

Raleigh-Durham-based Breadwinners at the Triangle has been named Panera Bread's Featured Franchise Operator, an award which recognizes operational excellence…

Beautiful Brands launches donut franchise

October 7, 2009

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the opening of the first store in its latest franchise brand, Dixie Cream Donut Co. The first location is…

Einstein Noah to open first San Antonio location

October 5, 2009

Einstein Bros. Bagels has signed a franchise agreement with Charles Loflin, a San Antonio entrepreneur, to open seven franchise locations in the area. Loflin…

Wingstop creates executive role to support franchise growth

October 4, 2009

Wingstop has named current chief financial officer Wes Jablonski as chief development officer to support the company's expansion plans over the next few years.

Petrus Brands launches 'Cash for Referral' program

October 4, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack and Planet Smoothie have announced the launch of a franchise referral cash reward program. The program will reward existing franchisees for…

Sarku Japan debuts new concept, franchise structure

The new concept features upscale decor and made-to-order menu items, and could give big-name players a run for their money.

Mama Fu's Asian House sees revenues increase, costs drop

September 29, 2009

In the 17 months since Murphy Adams Restaurant Group purchased the Mama Fu's Asian House concept, the company has been able to lower total turnkey startup…