Vapiano inks 10-unit deal in Dallas

March 30, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vapiano has signed its first multiunit franchise deal in Texas, the company has announced.   Former Rockwall City, Texas, councilman and…

Obee's Franchise Systems announces restructuring

March 26, 2008

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The board of directors of Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. has approved a 100-for-1 reverse split of the company's common stock.

Raving Brands to sell PJ's Coffee chain

March 24, 2008

ATLANTA — Restaurant operator Raving Brands has entered into an agreement with New Orleans Roast LLC and New Orleans Brew LLC for the purchase of the assets of…

Franchisees challenge Quiznos CEO's assertions

March 24, 2008

BlueMauMau: The Toasted Subs Franchisee Association, a group of Quiznos franchisees, has issued a letter challenging remarks made by Quiznos CEO Greg Brenneman…

Cousins Subs opens Ind. store

March 23, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — The newest Cousins Subs location has opened at South Lake Road South in the new Lake Road Shoppes shopping center in Scottsburg, Ind.

FreshBerry inks first franchise agreement

March 20, 2008

TULSA, Okla. — FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café has recently signed its first two franchise agreements for expansion into the Arizona, California and Nevada…

Einstein Noah, SSP America sign exclusive agreement

March 19, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced that it has signed an exclusive development agreement with SSP America to open Einstein…

Salsarita's opens in Charlotte airport

March 19, 2008

Charlotte Business Journal: Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has opened at the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. The 800-square-foot restaurant is in concourse…

Chicken Dijon inks multiunit deal

March 17, 2008

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Chicken Dijon Rotisserie & Grill, the 14-year-old southern California-based restaurant chain, has announced a multiunit franchise…

Spicy Pickle inks multiunit Texas franchise deal

March 17, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced that it recently sold the rights to develop seven locations in San Antonio, Texas.   The sale of the restaurant-development…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens 500th restaurant

March 16, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, a franchised location in Grand Blanc, Mich.   "This is a…

Cousins Subs reveals '07 success, '08 growth plans

March 11, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs Systems Inc. has announced a successful year in 2007 and growth plans for 2008. In 2007, the sub chain celebrated its 35th…

Baker Bros American Deli

Baker Bros American Deli strives for service.

Camille's opens first NYC location

March 9, 2008

TULSA, OKLA — Camille's Sidewalk Café has opened its first restaurant in New York City, the company has announced.   The new location is at 142 E. 43rd St.

Cold Stone to open in Scandinavia

March 5, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, part of the Kahala Corp. family of brands, has reached an agreement with Cold Stone ApS to open more than 40 stores…

Corner Bakery Cafe inks Phoenix franchise deal

March 5, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Calif. — Corner Bakery Cafe has partnered with Roland Spongberg and the WKS Bakery Cafe Inc. family to bring Corner Bakery locations to the Phoenix…

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Ga., S.C. franchise deal

March 5, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Wendy and Skyler Steele to franchise…

Controlling fast casual growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.

Bruegger's to open more airport locations

February 28, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced plans to open three airport bakeries in 2008, beginning with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, which…

Spicy Pickle acquires four franchised locations

February 27, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has acquired four locations in Denver from former franchisees, bringing the company-owned restaurant total to five, the company has…