Fatburger eyes China market

June 20, 2007

CattleNetwork: Fast casual chain Fatburger has plans to expand into China within the next year. Expansion plans for the California-based chain involve the…

Bakery café Zebu Forno launches franchise program

June 20, 2007

RED BANK, N.J. — Zebu Forno, a European-style bakery and café, has announced plans to expand through the sale of franchises in other parts of New Jersey and…

Salad Creations

June 20, 2007

The Florida-based chain is sprouting up all over.

Quiznos investor bets on gourmet burgers

June 19, 2007

Chain Leader: Quiznos investor Cervantes Capital is launching another fast-casual restaurant concept: high-end burgers. The concept, Smashburger, will let…

Four chains partner to build franchise interest

June 18, 2007

Saladworks, Nathan's Famous, Carvel and Philly Soft Pretzel have teamed up on franchise seminars designed to boost franchise interest. Each of the chains are…

Record sales reported at Kansas Bar-B-Cutie

June 18, 2007

HAYS, Kan. — Record sales were reported at the Hays, Kan., grand opening of fast-casual chain Bar-B-Cutie. The opening marks the company's 13th location. …

Q & A with Chris McCracken

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

The curtain is open for Planet Smoothie to take center stage.

Sandella's set for Nevada expansion

June 17, 2007

REDDING, Conn. — Fast casual flatbread chain Sandella's has secured in April its first master-franchise agreement for Nevada.   Dan Rowe and Stephen Crystal of…

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…