Extreme Pita targets northern California for expansion

March 22, 2007

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Canadian franchise Extreme Pita has opened its newest restaurant at Auto Mall Parkway and Hugo Street in Fremont, Calif. The opening is…

Raving Brands inks Canada, Middle East expansion deals

March 11, 2007

ATLANTA — Raving Brands announced March 12 plans to bring its flagship concept, Moe's Southwest Grill, to Canada.     According to a news release, Raving…

Methodical growth key to successful franchise expansion

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

March 7, 2007

Penn Station subs prefers the slow and steady approach in the race for franchise success.

Subway introduces "fit" menu

March 7, 2007

MILFORD, Conn. — The Subway restaurant chain is introducing new "fit" menu items on March 12 in its restaurants across the country.   The new Subway Fresh…

Desert Moon Rises

March 7, 2007

While Qdoba and Chipotle started in the West, and Moe's Southwest Grill set up camp in the South, Desert Moon planted its roots smack in the middle of New…

Firehouse Subs eyeing Las Vegas expansion

February 26, 2007

Las Vegas Business Press: Fast-casual sandwich chain Firehouse Subs is planning to open 25 sandwich shops in the Las Vegas area over the next five years…

Quiznos franchisees claim continued struggles

February 26, 2007

New York Times: A group of Quiznos franchisees filed suit in Michigan Feb. 23 seeking class-action status over grievances including franchise fees and…

Lenny's Subs plans Indy expansion

February 25, 2007

Memphis Business Journal: A Lenny's Sub Shops franchisee group is planning to open 28 locations of the Memphis-based concept in the Indianapolis area. The…

Taco Del Mar steps up expansion drive

February 22, 2007

Seattle Times: The Seattle-based Mexican fast-casual chain plans to open at least 100 new restaurants by the end of 2007. Next year the company hopes to open…

zpizza is hot, healthful and growing

February 21, 2007

zpizza slices out a niche in fast casual with healthful pizza.

Former Cold Stone exec moves to Windsor Realty

February 18, 2007

ATLANTA — Brian Curin, former Cold Stone Creamery and Raving Brands! marketing executive, has been named managing partner for The Windsor Realty Group. …

Bruegger's expands into Phoenix

February 18, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. announced Feb. 16 it has secured an agreement to expand its bakery-cafe locations in Arizona.    Under the new…

Camille's Sidewalk Café continues expansion

February 18, 2007

TULSA, Okla. — Camille's Sidewalk Café has opened locations in Olathe, Kans., Rochester, Minn., Austin, Texas, and Lawrenceville, N.J., in the Mercer Mall…

Salad Creations opens 10th U.S. location

February 7, 2007

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Margate, Fla.-based Salad Creations has expanded its franchising scope with their latest restaurant opening in Charlotte, N.C.   The…

Espresscio Kiosks to focus on office complexes

February 5, 2007

HEATHROW, Fla. — Ultimate Franchise Systems Inc. has developed a fast-casual concept to focus on high rise buildings, office complexes and…

Franchisee associations follow Quizno's to court

February 4, 2007

Businessweek: The number of independent franchise associations has grown in recent years as franchisees seek ways to gain leverage in dealing with their…

Scooter's Coffeehouse opens 50th location

February 4, 2007

OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha-based Scooter's Coffeehouse has opened its 50th location in Nebraska.   Scooter's, the largest locally owned coffee chain in Nebraska and…

Red Robin to buy 17 franchises

February 1, 2007

Denver Business Journal: Colorado-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has agreed to buy 17 of its franchise restaurants in California for $47.5 million. The…

Raving Brands plans for Planet Smoothie growth

February 1, 2007

ATLANTA — Raving Brands announced Feb. 1 its new three-year plan to add more than 250 Planet Smoothie locations by 2009.   A primary focus of the growth…

NBA's Sidney Green joins Earl of Sandwich

February 1, 2007

ORLANDO, Fla. — National restaurant chain Earl of Sandwich has hired former NBA star Sidney Green as its new director of Non-Traditional Development, the…