Franchising News & Media

Shane's Rib Shack, new fast-casual BBQ concept, is smokin'

November 18, 2005

Raving Brands Sets Ambitions for Leadership Position in Latest Fast Casual Segment

Kahala Corp announces 20 unit agreement for Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill Restaurants

November 17, 2005

Kahala Corp (Pink Sheets: KAHL), a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based franchisor of eight quick service restaurant concepts totaling more than 1,000 locations and $45…

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The Cheesecake Factory opens 100th fast-casual restaurant

November 16, 2005

The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Opening Marks the 100th Cheesecake Factory Restaurant.

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New hot sandwiches go beyond toasted

November 1, 2005

Hot Sandwich connoisseurs have gotten the cold shoulder for a long time. Everywhere they went "hot" always seemed to mean "toasted." That's all changed. Now…

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Fresh City announces new store opening

November 1, 2005

Fresh Concepts, owner and operator of the 14-store chain, Fresh City, has announced the opening of its newest store located in the Eaglewood Shops at 93A…

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Red Robin Restaurants GE program to improve customer service

October 31, 2005

Six Sigma Tool Enhances Food Quality and Guest Service by Cutting Milkshake Wait Times in Half.

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Tilden Associates, Inc. announces intent to franchise Got Pizza Music Café

October 24, 2005

Tilden Associates announces that it has signed a definitive letter of intent to purchase the rights to franchise Got Pizza Music Café internationally…

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Franchisees commit to develop 46 new IHOP Restaurants

October 24, 2005

IHOP Corp. (IHP) today announced that it has secured additional Multi-Store and Single-Store Development Agreements during the third quarter 2005 for its…

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Freebirds World Burrito opens in San Antonio

October 24, 2005

On Friday, October 28, 2005, Freebirds World Burrito, Texas' favorite fresh fast casual restaurant, will open its first restaurant in San Antonio -- its…

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More Cheesecake, Anyone?

October 20, 2005

Cheesecake Factory's (Nasdaq: CAKE) restaurants and financial performance have operated in tandem like clockwork over the past few years. Its third-quarter…

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Houlihan's back for second helping

October 16, 2005

A proven Houston restaurateur is helping Houlihan's Restaurants Inc. stage a return to the Houston market after a decade-long absence. …

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Chick -N- Grill takes major strides

August 15, 2005

Chick -N- Grill Takes Major Strides Toward Becoming the Number One Choice for Great-Tasting and Healthy Food.

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Tyson announces organization changes

August 15, 2005

Move Designed to Enhance People Development & Succession Planning

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Red Robin's wings clipped

August 11, 2005

While its quarterly results were solid, the sudden changes in Red Robin's executive ranks, and the future of the business in general, have investors concerned.

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Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. sued by former Manager

July 25, 2005

Three former Caribou Coffee managers from Minnesota filed a nationwide wage and overtime class action lawsuit today in Hennepin County Court against Caribou.

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Kathleen Wood named President, Chief Operating Officer of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

July 20, 2005

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers has hired veteran industry leader Kathleen Wood as its new president and chief operating officer. Wood will work side by side…

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Ryan's Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results

July 19, 2005

July 20, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- GREER, S.C., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/- - Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (RYAN) reported second quarter 200…

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