Buffalo Wild Wings franchisee to open 16th location

March 26, 2009

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — AMC Wings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Diversified Restaurant Holdings Inc., has announced that it has started construction on its…

FreshBerry opens in South Carolina

March 25, 2009

TULSA,Okla. — Beautiful Brands International has announced the opening of its first FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café in Charleston, S.C. To mark the grand…

Costa Vida opens in American Fork, Utah

March 25, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Costa Vida, known for its Baja-inspired menu offerings, has announced the opening of its newest location in American Fork, Utah. Costa Vida…

Spoon Me launches franchise effort

March 25, 2009

SALT LAKE CITY — Frozen yogurt and smoothie concept Spoon Me has announced it has started to provide franchise opportunities throughout North America.   Spoon…

Noodles & Company continues Va. growth

March 23, 2009

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Noodles & Co. has announced it will open its second Alexandria, Va., location April 3 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is located at 770…

Fast casuals target urban markets

Higher household incomes and increased foot trafffic make downtowns a viable choice.

HR Practices

Find, hire and retain the best employees you'll ever have.

Port City program waives royalty fees for franchisees

March 22, 2009

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Port City Java has launched a "No Royalty" promotion to stimulate franchise investment throughout the Carolinas. According to the promotion…

Sen. Mick Mulvaney latest Salsarita's franchisee

March 22, 2009

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — South Carolina's District 16 Sen. Mick Mulvaney plans to open a Salsarita's Fresh Cantina location in South Charlotte's Blakeney area this…

Saladworks Va. location rakes in $30,000 opening week

March 18, 2009

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — A newly opened Saladworks location in Herndon, Va., registered $30,000 in sales its opening week, according to a news release.   Saladworks…

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill opens in Midtown Miami

March 18, 2009

MIAMI, Fla. — Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has opened a location in Midtown Miami, the fifth location for the Fla.-based chain.   The Midtown Miami location will…

Real estate redo

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Economic troubles send franchisees and landlords back to the bargaining table.

Organic To Go opens at San Diego International Airport

March 17, 2009

SEATTLE — Organic To Go has announced the opening of its first grab & go franchise location within San Diego International Airport (SDI). The new, fully…

Genghis Grill opens four locations

March 17, 2009

DALLAS — Mongolian barbecue concept Genghis Grill has announced the recent openings of locations in the Texas towns of Clearlake, Killeen/Harker Heights…

UFood Grill opens at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

March 17, 2009

DALLAS — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the opening of its first location at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Terminal B. The location…

Spicy Pickle's Bread Garden Urban cafés set for expansion

March 17, 2009

DENVER — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has released an update on the current business activity of its Vancouver, B.C.-based Bread Garden Urban Café chain. …

NFL Star Raheem Brock opens first Wingstop

March 12, 2009

PHILADELPHIA — Indianapolis Colts All-Pro defensive tackle and former Temple University star Raheem Brock has opened Philadelphia's first Wingstop restaurant…

Red Mango names James Franks VP of franchising

March 11, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Red Mango has named franchise veteran James Franks as its vice president of franchising. Franks will be responsible for overseeing an aggressive…

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Calif. development deal

March 10, 2009

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Addicting Food Concepts Operators…

Sofi's Crepes to franchise

March 9, 2009

The Daily Record: The owner of Sofi's Crepes in Baltimore is franchising her 5-year-old business. Ann Costlow, who opened her second Baltimore location a year…