Beautiful Brands launches Greenz franchise program

August 13, 2009

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has officially launched its franchise program for Dallas-based Greenz, the company has announced. BBI is currently…

FOCUS parent looks to add new brands

August 13, 2009

Roark Capital Group, parent company of FOCUS Brands and its Schlotzsky's, Carvel and Cinnabon chains, could invest more money this year than in its previous…

Red Mango builds Austin, Texas, presence

August 12, 2009

Red Mango has plans to develop six new units in the Austin, Texas, market as part of a franchise development agreement the company has signed with Ramiro…

Nestle Toll House Cafe views Canada, Middle East as priority growth markets

August 9, 2009

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, a dessert café and bakery, is offering exclusive master franchising opportunities and area developer franchise agreements in…

Fast Food Chain Maintains Training Excellence with Online Tests

Maintaining consistency of quality and service within a chain of fast food restaurants takes constant vigilance. Restaurant managers need to understand food…

Friendly's opens fast casual concept

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Friendly's Express will offer core menu items, shorter wait times and smaller check averages.

Red Mango opens in 30 Rock

August 3, 2009

Red Mango's first location under a new 10-year master licensee agreement with Sodexo Inc. has opened on the second floor of New York City's Rockefeller Plaza.

Which Wich founder opens burger joint

August 2, 2009

Jeff Sinelli, the founder and owner of Dallas-based Which Wich, has opened a new restaurant concept in May focused on Mexican-style burgers.    The…

Retail Brand Group gets into burger biz

RBG launches The Original Burger Company set to debut on three college campuses this fall.

Smashburger blows into Windy City

July 29, 2009

Smashburger has announced yet another franchise deal, this time with Chicago caterer Food for Thought Enterprises through their development arm, Smash Illinois…

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…