Panera inks California expansion deal

June 17, 2007

St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. announced that it has formed an agreement with a new, four-member franchise group to develop 12 bakery-cafes in…

Wingstop hits one-billion mark

June 11, 2007

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that it has served one-billion chicken wings to customers spanning 27 states.   "We know that both customers and critics have…

Jamba Inc. reports Q1 results

June 11, 2007

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc., parent company of Jamba Juice, reported June 11 financial results for the fiscal first quarter, ended May 1, 2007. …

Fazoli's owners unveil changes

June 10, 2007

Kentucky Herald-Leader: Sun Capital Partners, which bought Italian fast-casual chain Fazoli's eight moths ago, is working to put the chain back on a growth…

Green Tango to offer franchise opportunities

June 10, 2007

DURHAM, N.C. — Durham, N.C.-based Green Tango Fresh Chopped Salads has announced that franchise opportunities are now available. Green Tango serves fresh…

uWink signs first franchise agreement

June 10, 2007

LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc. has entered into an area-development agreement with OCC Partners, LLC, for up to three franchised uWink restaurants in Miami-Dade…

Penn Station set for Nashville expansion

June 5, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed an area-development initiative for the greater Nashville area.   "When we look at population…

Restaurant Real Estate in Selection Real Time

The location an operator selects for a new restaurant can mean the difference between success and failure. Technological tools are transforming the business of…

Tijuana Flats halts franchise program

May 31, 2007

Orlando Times: After nearly five years of franchising, Tijuana Flats has stopped franchising its its Tex-Mex concept to markets throughout Florida and beyond…

Taco del Mar takes over Tennessee

May 30, 2007

SEATTLE — Taco Del Mar has signed an area development agreement for the Knoxville, Tenn., market with franchise developer Joddi Thomley.   Thomley has been…

Quiznos continues executive makeover

May 30, 2007

DENVER — Rusty Spinney has joined the Quiznos exective team as the company's senior vice president and principal accounting officer.

Penn Station opens 13th Kentucky location

May 30, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area.   The…

Penn Station opens 13th Kentucky location

May 30, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Louisville area restaurant the week of May 28th, marking its 13th store in the area.   The…

CKE to sell La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill

May 29, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. owner, operator and franchisor of the Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill restaurant brands…

NRA show highlights industry's best

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

More than 2,000 exhibitors displayed at the 2007 restaurant show.

Corner Bakery signs first franchise partner

May 28, 2007

DALLAS — Corner Bakery Cafe announced it has signed The Rose Group as CBC Restaurant Corp.'s first new franchise partner.   The Rose Group plans to add…

Quiznos launches Web site for franchisees

May 23, 2007

DENVER — Quiznos has launched MyQuiznos.com for North American franchise owners and corporate employees.   MyQuiznos.com provides a complete communication and…

Bearclaw coffee opens first Wyoming location

May 21, 2007

CHELSEA, Mich. — Bearclaw Coffee Co. has announced the opening of its newest location in Cheyenne, Wyo., marking the company's first store outside…

Restaurants target real estate for growth

The focus turns to real estate as restaurants look for prime profits.

Cold Stone launches integrated ad campaign

May 20, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery will launch its first national integrated advertising campaign on May 21. The Love It Love It campaign asks ice cream…