Bearclaw Coffee, Mr Pita to open co-branded locations

July 28, 2009

Bearclaw Coffee Co. has formed a strategic co-branding alliance with Askar Brands, parent company of Papa Romano's Pizza, Mr. Pita Sandwiches, Stucchi's Ice…

First Black-eyed Pea Express opens

July 28, 2009

The first Black-eyed Pea Express restaurant has opened in Austin featuring a streamlined menu of home-style items that are prepared in just 3-5 minutes. …

Shane's Rib Shack to provide ownership opportunities

July 26, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack is extending beyond the traditional franchise model to help those looking to become a Shane's owner/operator.   Shane's is offering to…

Five Guys plans 10 Louisville, Ky., locations

July 23, 2009

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is moving forward with its Midwest expansion push. The company recently opened locations in southern Indiana and also announced it…

Second Dallas Cowboy joins Smashburger franchise

July 22, 2009

Marc Colombo, Dallas Cowboys starting right tackle, has signed an agreement with his teammate Leonard Davis to invest and participate in five of Davis' 3…

Beautiful Brands to franchise Caz's Chowhouse

July 21, 2009

Beautiful Brands International has added Tusla, Okla.-based Caz's Chowhouse to its portfolio of restaurants to market and franchise. Caz's Chowhouse is the…

Baja Fresh opens 6th franchised unit, shifts strategic gears

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

July 20, 2009

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill continues to push its franchise development with the opening of a location inside California's Hilton Anaheim. The location marks the…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens 600th location

July 19, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the opening of its 600th restaurant, a company-owned location in Wilson, N.C. The milestone marks the 14th…

McAlister's Deli focuses on Central Ohio growth

July 16, 2009

The Columbus Dispatch: McAlister's Deli has announced plans to build at least 10 locations in central Ohio by 2012. The chain, based in Ridgeland, Miss.…

Smashburger to open first Tulsa location

July 16, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it will open its first location in Tulsa, Okla., on July 29 in the Tulsa Hills Shopping Center. A second store is scheduled…

Dallas Cowboys' Leonard Davis leads 30-unit Smashburger deal

July 15, 2009

DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has signed a 30-unit deal with BIGG Capital Holdings LLC, a business development group based out of Dallas, and led by…

Sandella's to develop in 10 countries

July 15, 2009

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has partnered with master franchisee Abdulaziz Abdulhadi Aljudee & Sons Holding to develop Sandella's…

Smashburger set to open first Idaho location

July 14, 2009

BOISE, Idaho — Smashburger has announced it will open its first Idaho location this August in Meridian. It's the first of five planned restaurants in the…

Red Mango gives master license agreement to Sodexo Inc.

July 14, 2009

DALLAS — Red Mango has awarded a master license agreement to Sodexo Inc. that will open an undisclosed number of Red Mango stores in Sodexo-managed locations…

La Salsa opens in Valencia, Calif.

July 13, 2009

CYPRESS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the July 10 grand opening of its newest location at 26906 N. The Old Road in Valencia, Calif.

Sandella's to open in Chicago

July 12, 2009

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Entrepreneurs David Gile and Ankit Jhaveri have signed a franchise deal with Sandella's Flatbread Café to bring three new restaurants to…

Togo's names new VP of franchise sales

July 12, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Togo's Eateries Inc. has announced that it has hired Todd Peterson as vice president of franchise sales. A 17-year restaurant industry…

Sandella's Flatbread opens San Diego franchise territory

July 9, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Sandella's Flatbread Cafe has announced that franchise opportunities for its fast casual cafe outlets are now available in locations throughout San…

Smashburger to open first two Utah locations

July 8, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Smashburger is set to open its two Utah locations this August, the company has announced.   At Smashburger, diners choose either a one-third…

Submarina California Subs gets investment boost

July 8, 2009

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Submarina California Subs has announced a significant investment in the company by Kerensa Investment Fund 1 LLC. The new alliance enables…