Spicy Pickle acquires Bread Garden Urban Cafes

October 2, 2008

DENVER, Colo. — Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. has acquired Bread Garden Franchising Inc., the franchisor of the Bread Garden Urban Cafes, a chain of franchised…

Panera Bread opens first Canada location

October 1, 2008

TORONTO — Millennium Bread Inc. has opened Canada's first Panera Bread location in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill.   The new location is the first of…

Raising Cane's appoints CFO

September 30, 2008

BATON ROUGE, La. — Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has appointed Carey Carrington as chief financial officer of the 70-unit chain.    Carrington will oversee…

From single-unit success to multiunit growth

The decision to develop a multiunit franchise may give an owner more control.

Smashburger expands into Ft. Collins, Colo.

September 24, 2008

DENVER, Colo. — Ft. Collins, Colo., will become home to the first Smashburger expansion outside of Denver. Smashburger, launched by private equity and concept…

Five Guys heads to Michigan

September 22, 2008

LIVONIA, Mich. — Fast casual burger restaurant Five Guys Burgers and Fries is expanding to Michigan, with three locations slated to open within the next few…

Raising Cane's to move staff to Dallas

September 22, 2008

New Orleans Times-Picayune: Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is moving the bulk of its administrative functions from Baton Rouge, La., to Dallas, the company…

Smashburger appoints Ryan McMonagle as CFO

September 22, 2008

DENVER — Fast casual burger concept Smashburger has appointed Ryan McMonagle as chief financial officer, the company announced. McMonagle was formerly vice…

Yogen Fruz to enter Aloha state

September 21, 2008

MARKHAM, Ontario — Yogen Früz has announced that is has signed a development agreement that will allow TRMOP LLC, a Honolulu-based master franchisee, to…

Elevation Burger lands in new markets

September 18, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger locations are slated to open in three new markets, the company has announced.   Franchisee Danny Bone plans to open…

Elevation Burger blows into Baltimore

September 17, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. — Elevation Burger has closed a deal with Alex Smith to bring three units to Baltimore, the company has announced.   Smith plans to open his…

Spicy Pickle signs third San Diego deal

September 16, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the signing of a lease for a Spicy Pickle location in San Diego.   The new restaurant marks the third lease for the Spicy…

Multi-concept franchising a growth vehicle

September 14, 2008

Multi-Unit Franchisee: Multiunit, multi-concept franchising is a contributing factor in the continued growth of franchising. One motivator propelling…

Organic To Go expands in Washington, D.C.

September 14, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Organic To Go is adding two new dining locations in the Washington, D.C., area. Organic To Go now has six locations in the D.C. Metro area.

Spicy Pickle CEO discusses long-term growth

September 10, 2008

Trading Markets: Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. CEO Marc Geman said the company is aggressively looking at potential acquisitions of smaller chains that lack…

Zaxby's expands Ky. units

September 7, 2008

RICHMOND, Ky. — Zaxby's licensees Sandy Adams and Brad Kelly will open the doors to Kentucky's Madison County's first Zaxby's restaurant. The restaurant will…

Sweet Peppers Deli moves into Mississippi Gulf Coast

September 3, 2008

GULFPORT, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced that its newest set of franchisees, David and Joyce Cadwallader, plan to open their first location in…

Marble Slab Creamery, Freshens open co-branded unit

August 28, 2008

ATLANTA — Marble Slab Creamery and Freshëns Quality Brands have announced the opening of a co-branded store in Woodland Hills, Calif. The co-branded concept…

Sandella's continues Calif. expansion

August 28, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has announced a multiunit development deal with franchisee Jerry Phim, who recently signed a deal to bring…

Sandella's to roll into Michigan

August 26, 2008

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread Café has signed a multiunit deal with franchisee John Laux that will bring three new locations to Grand Rapids…