Franchising News & Media

Chipotle takes another step toward helping young farmers

January 29, 2020

Chipotle Mexican Grill has rolled out the second phase of its mission to help young farmers succeed in America. The Chipotle Aluminaries Project 2.0…

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Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

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How $100 can buy you a piece of these 2 fast casuals

January 28, 2020

Tasty Equity, a franchisee of Hot Head Burritos and Rapid Fired Pizza, has launched a Regulation A+ stock offering to give fans, friends, guests, investors and…

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Raw Jūce expanding via franchising

January 28, 2020

Raw Jūce, a fast casual concept that offers organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and other organic foods, has launched a national franchise…

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The Melting Pot owners launching fast causual Italian concept

January 28, 2020

Dan Bavaro, Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pasteria is getting into the fast casual game by launching Oronzo in Tampa Bay, Florida. The new Italian concept is…

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Your Pie hits a growth spurt

January 28, 2020

Your Pie said it not only opened six stores in the fourth quarter of last year, but as previously reported here, named a CEO and CMO for the Athens…

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2019 a good year for The Melt

January 24, 2020

A 2-year turnaround plan that included a revamp of the menu and a real-estate strategy aimed at spurring growth in 2019, proved successful for The Melt. The…

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Bruxie grows chicken and waffle franchise locations in US, abroad

January 24, 2020

Bruxie, which serves fried chicken and waffle sandwiches in Southern California, said it launched signed agreements to open 18 locations in California…

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Gloria Jean's Coffees opens Texas drive-thru

January 24, 2020

Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened a drive-thru location in Pharr, Texas.

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Former Dickey's exec joins Qdoba franchise team

January 23, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has hired Mitchell Lee as its director of franchise development.

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Coolgreens expects to grow off-premise sales by 100%

January 23, 2020

Coolgreens, which reported an 11.4% increase in 2019 year-over-year sales increased, is carrying that growth momentum into 2020 with major expansion plans and…

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Captain D's launches corporate store in Florida

January 22, 2020

Captain D's is kicking off its 2020 development effort with a corporate store that opened this week in Union Park, Florida.

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The Halal Guys expands cloud kitchen portfolio

January 22, 2020

The Halal Guys is focused on expanding via cloud kitchens to boost delivery, pickup and group ordering option.

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Zoup Eatery opens in Bloomfield, Michigan

January 21, 2020

Zoup Eatery is now open for business in the Bloomfield Township, on Woodward Avenue, in Michigan. The store, according to a press release, began servings its…

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Franchising Focus: CEO confident that his Buffalo fries will hit the Spot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Buffalo Spot CEO Ivan Flores thinks he can change how Americans order wings.

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I Heart Mac & Cheese expanding Florida footprint

January 17, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a two-store franchise deal for Orlando, which expands the brand's footprint in the state.

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Caribbean-themed fast casual opens in DC

January 16, 2020

Twin brothers Raymond and Aris Compres — whose parents opened a Dominican restaurant, called Los Hermanos, over two decades ago in Washington D.C. — are…

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Should the fast casual industry follow Taco Bell's $100K-salary lead?

by Nancy Shenker

Throwing money at a problem may be a step in the right direction as $100K will buy a brand a seasoned professional, but creating a huge pay gap between…

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Wingstop finishes 2019 on a high note

January 16, 2020

Wingstop Inc. on Thursday reported a 21% increase in sales during the fiscal fourth-quarter, fueled by higher same-store sales in U.S. and a smaller increase…

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Reigniting the glow over Michigan's 97-year-old Halo Burger

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Olives on burgers? Ice cream in ginger ale? Saintly looking cows? Yes, you've landed in the Halo Burger zone, a regional burger brand that has regained its…

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