July 7, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Noodles Development LP, franchisor of Nothing but Noodles, has announced the opening of its third Albuquerque-area restaurant. The opening…
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BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that its Texas franchisee, Puente-Brancato Enterprises Inc., has signed a lease agreement for a UFood Grill…
read nowJuly 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Christophe Scherman has purchased the rights to open Vapiano restaurants in New York City, the company has announced. Scherman attended…
read nowJuly 1, 2009
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc. has announced sale of nine restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program that was announced in May 28. The…
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SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida has announced a new social media tool on its Web site that gives fans the chance to request a Costa Vida location in their own…
read nowJune 25, 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Dallas entrepreneurs David & Fiona Barleggs, the company has announced. …
read nowby Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
After a permit issue postpones opening day, the first franchised Sofi's Crepes opens in Annapolis, Md.
read nowJune 22, 2009
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs has posted impressive growth numbers in the first half of 2009 and will continue the momentum through the second half of…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has announced it has opened in 2009 four new restaurants and signed agreements for 28 more locations in the United…
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COSTA MESA, Calif. — Beach Pit BBQ has announced expansion plans that will bring new restaurants to the state of California and to new cities across the United…
read nowJune 17, 2009
NEW ORLEANS — When Smoothie King Franchises Inc. held its 2009 Franchise Conference June 12-13, it took a few minutes to honor top franchisees. "In spite of…
read nowJune 15, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent Company of Carrols Corp., has announced that its long-time institutional investors, funds managed by…
read nowJune 15, 2009
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Panchero's Mexican Grill has announced the opening of its premier restaurants in California and Maryland, in the cities of San Diego and…
read nowJune 15, 2009
REHOBETH BEACH, De. — Capriotti's has announced the mid-June opening of its 17th location in Delaware, in the town of Rehoboth Beach. Menu classics such as…
read nowJune 14, 2009
DENVER — Smashburger has announced it has two Founders Club franchisees opening the company's first franchise stores in the coming weeks. The first franchise…
read nowJune 11, 2009
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Noodles & Company has announced it will open its first restaurant in Roseville, Calif., on June 19 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant will…
read nowJune 8, 2009
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Zebu Forno, the European-style bakery and café, has announced it has opened its fourth New Jersey location and first in Morris County in…
read nowJune 8, 2009
DALLAS — Genghis Grill has announced it has opened two new locations in San Antonio and Georgetown, Texas, bringing up to six the total of locations open so…
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NEW YORK, NY — Frozen dessert concept Tasti D-Lite has inked an area development deal for the New York Metro market, the company has announced. The agreement…
read nowMay 28, 2009
CHICAGO — Mark Damschroder has signed a master franchise agreement to open 20 Freshii restaurants in Colorado and Wyoming. There are 13 units in Chicago and…
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