Franchising News & Media

Thai Express opening in North Carolina

March 25, 2019

Thai Express, a Canadian restaurant franchise that provides made-to-order Thai food cooked in front of customers, has signed a multi-unit development agreement…

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Press Waffle Co lands deal with 'Shark Tank's' Barbara Corcoran

March 25, 2019

The founders of Press Waffle Co. — Bryan and Caleb Lewis — had the sharks from ABC's television series, "Shark Tank," in a frenzy during Sunday's episode when…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese opening in Georgia

March 22, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed an agreement with G5 Services to open a location in Augusta, Georgia, according to a company press release. Under the…

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Third-party delivery forces tough decisions for restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Third-party delivery has become the most disruptive force in the restaurant industry today, as the growth of these services has created both an opportunity and…

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Podcast: Your Pie president on the brand-building benefits of travel, 'not over-thinking things'

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

Restaurant executives seeking a good reason to head somewhere new and unusual can find it in this week's QSRweb podcast, when Your Pie President Drew French…

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens second Dubai location

March 20, 2019

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened its second Dubai location. The store was launched by Serenity Hospitality, a hospitality group based in the Middle East, which…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese landing big on Long Island

March 20, 2019

I Heart Mac & Cheese has signed a 23-store development deal with franchise group Manor 3 for Long Island, New York.

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Juice It Up opens first store in Yucapia, California

March 19, 2019

Juice It Up has opened the doors to its first Yucapia, California location.

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Mississippi State hometown opens Chicken Salad Chick next week

March 18, 2019

Chicken Salad Chick will open a Starkville, Mississippi store on Highway on March 26, a news release said. It is the seventh Mississippi location.

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Smalls Sliders will make debut in Baton Rouge

March 15, 2019

A new restaurant concept, Smalls Sliders, is debuting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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California franchisee works closely with design firm during build-outs of The Halal Guys locations

March 15, 2019

One Olive Group, a California-based franchisee of The Halal Guys, has tapped Restaurant Design Concepts, a restaurant architectural company, to help it open up…

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Huddle House executive on deploying digital to serve small towns better

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

Think of Huddle House and you might think "small town," "home-cooking," maybe even "old-fashioned." But, on that last count, you'd be wrong. In fact, this year…

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Third-party delivery, commissary kitchens help operators navigate today’s challenging foodservice landscape

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Restaurant panelists describe solutions allowing them to meet the needs of today's technology savvy consumers and at the same time improve their profitability.

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Captain D's accelerating Flordia growth

March 14, 2019

Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements to accelerate its ongoing growth in Florida. The brand has continued to identify the state as a key…

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&pizza CEO on the limited-service leader's key role as employee advocate

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

In the final half of the podcast interview with &pizza CEO Michael Lastoria, the discussion revolves around something the restaurant industry also revolves…

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What Danny Meyer’s book doesn’t tell you about the restaurant business

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Frank Klein, founder and CEO of Asian Box, is an admirer of Danny Meyer, but he thinks the famed restaurateur failed to include the dark side of the restaurant…

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Smoke’s Poutinerie founder: 'We are entertainers'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ryan Smolkin, whose Smoke's Poutinerie has opened more than 150 locations in North America in less than 10 years, insists he is in the entertainment business…

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Villa Restaurant Group buys New York Melt Shop store

March 12, 2019

Villa Italian Kitchen parent, Villa Restaurant Group, has assumed ownership of Melt Shop's location at Woodbury Common in Central Valley, New York.

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Veggie Grill partners with Sodexo for expansion to colleges

March 11, 2019

Veggie Grill, a California-based restaurant chain, has entered a partnership with Sodexo Inc. to expand the plant-based foods concept to college campuses…

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FAT Brands launches two co-branded locations

March 11, 2019

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger, has launched co-branded locations of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in Westminster and Tunisia, California.

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