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Energy Kitchen set for '08 expansion
December 13, 2007
NEW YORK — Energy Kitchen has announced the expected 2008 opening of five new franchise stores, expected to increase the number of Energy Kitchen locations to…
read nowDaphne's Greek Cafe expands to Oregon
December 11, 2007
SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Cafe has announced its plans to expand the company's chain of restaurants to Oregon with the opening of three new locations there.
read nowRubio's adds to real-estate team
December 10, 2007
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Rubio's Restaurants Inc. has announced the appointment of two restaurant industry veterans to its real-estate development team. Valerie L.
read nowMaui Wowi to open in Singapore
December 9, 2007
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced it has signed its first international master-franchise agreement in Singapore. Maui Wowi, which…
read nowCalistoga Bakery Cafe to open in Ky.
December 5, 2007
The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal: Calistoga Bakery Cafe, owned in part by Papa John's founder John Schnatter, will open several restaurants in Louisville…
read nowSandella's Flatbread starts D.C. expansion
December 5, 2007
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has announced it has sold 20 units and signed three leases in the Washington, D.C., metro area, marking the first…
read nowTeriyaki Experience expands to Central America
December 5, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Teriyaki Experience has signed a franchise agreement with QSR International to open the first of five locations in Central America, the…
read nowNothing but Noodles tackles Texas
December 4, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Noodles Development LP has announced the official opening of its 19th restaurant, which is located in El Paso, Texas. The opening marks the…
read nowNothing but Noodles closes multiunit deal
December 2, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nothing but Noodles has announced its entrance into the northern New England states with a multiunit franchise deal in the territories of…
read nowNew York Burger Co. to franchise
December 2, 2007
NEW YORK — New York Burger Co. has officially announced the launch of its franchise program. The burger company plans to open 200 locations across the…
read nowPyrogrill opens new prototype
November 29, 2007
WELLINGTON, Fla. — Jupiter, Fla.-based Pyrogrill has opened in Wellington, Fla., marking the second company-owned location, the company has announced. The…
read nowVapiano celebrates five-year anniversary
November 28, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano is celebrating its five-year anniversary and the growth of the chain from a single unit to more than 25 open locations across the…
read nowSandella's inks Calif. multiunit deal
November 28, 2007
WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring five new restaurants to Southern California. Sandella's…
read nowHurricane Grill opens new Fla. location
November 28, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Dec. 1, 2007, Hurricane Grill and Wings will open its newest restaurant location in South Ortega, Fla. The location will feature…
read nowSmoothie King opens 500th location
November 27, 2007
NEW ORLEANS — Smoothie King has announced the Atlanta opening of its 500th location. To celebrate, Smoothie King will give a free 20-ounce smoothie to any…
read nowLa Salsa Fresh opens 100th location
November 20, 2007
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill is celebrating the grand opening of its 15th San Diego location, also marking the chain's 100th store…
read nowSweet Peppers Deli heads to the Carolinas
November 20, 2007
COLUMBUS, Miss. — Sweet Peppers Deli has announced its entrance into the North and South Carolina markets. Three counties recently were purchased by Tabitha…
read nowStarbucks heads into Argentina
November 18, 2007
SEATTLE & BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Starbucks Coffee Co. has signed a joint-venture agreement with Alsea S.A. de C.V. to form Café Sirena S.R.L. Café…
read nowFranktitude names Bruce Holzman VP of franchise sales
November 15, 2007
MIAMI — Bruce Holzman has joined gourmet hot dog chain Franktitude as its vice president of franchise sales, the company has announced. Holzman's…
read nowRapper E-40 to open Calif. Wingstop
November 15, 2007
DALLAS — Rap recording artist Earl Stevens, best known as E-40, has signed a franchise agreement with Wingstop Restaurants Inc. to open a restaurant in…
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