Paris Baguette opening in Brooklyn

October 7, 2024

Paris Baguette, a cafe concept of 4,000 locations with over 180 in North America, is opening in Brooklyn. Franchisees Susana Wu and Donna Wu secured real…

Craveworthy debuting co-branded Wing It On, Sigri Indian BBQ

October 7, 2024

Restaurant platform company Craveworthy Brands is opening a co-branded Wing it On and Sigri Indian BBQ location in Newark, New Jersey, at 155 University Ave.

Settling the Great Franchising Debate

In the restaurant industry, the equivalent of “to be or not to be?” is “to franchise or not to franchise?” This is a question that many pizzeria owners…

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Chipotle makes Dubai debut

October 2, 2024

Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant Wednesday in Dubai with international franchisee Alshaya Group. Located at The Beach at Jumeirah Beach…

Barberitos's rebranding aimed at Zillennials

October 2, 2024

WOWorks, the parent company of Saladworks, ZEats and Garbanzo, Frutta Bowls and The Simple Greek, has debuted a rebranded Barberitos Southwestern Grille and…

Sambazon launches mini kiosks

October 2, 2024

California-based Sambazon, which serves acai bowls, opened its first mini kiosk location at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The…

Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express making Puerto Rico debut

October 1, 2024

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is opening the first of 10 co-branded units in Puerto Rico in partnership with local franchisee…

Bun Mee launches franchising

September 30, 2024

Bun Mee, a Vietnamese sandwich eatery, has launched franchise development plans for North America. With four corporate-owned stores in San Francisco and an…

The Red Chickz entering New Jersey

September 26, 2024

Los Angeles-based The Red Chickz is spreading its wings to New Jersey with a three-unit deal.

Restaurant management: 5 tips from Genghis Grill leader

by Robby Berg — Sr. Director of Ops, Accounting, and HR, Fresh Restaurant Group

Robby Berg, regional director of Operations of a Genghis Grill franchise group in Arizona, shares his management wisdom as he worked his way from the kitchen…

Schlotzsky’s opening 5 stores in Detroit

September 25, 2024

Austin-based Schlotzsky's is entering the Detroit area with a five-unit signed franchise agreement with business veterans and husband-wife duo, Vipul and Neha…

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA REACHES PEAK FLAVOR WITH NEW SPICY HIMALAYAN PIZZA

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Expands Taste for Adventure Menu Series with Indian-Inspired Flavors

Chicken Salad Chicken entering Kansas

September 23, 2024

Chicken Salad Chick is entering Kansas with the signing of Jo Anne Williams and Cindy Sulzman's three-store franchise deal, introducing the franchise next year…

Bagel Boss hits Miami Beach

September 19, 2024

NYC-based Bagel Boss has opened in Miami Beach at 740 Arthur Godfrey Road, marking Florida's fourth location. It's part of a 12-unit expansion plan for Boca…

Toastique debuting in NYC

September 18, 2024

Toastique, serving toast, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso and coffee, is making its New York debut and adding a fourth New Jersey…

Konala launches franchising opportunities

September 17, 2024

Konala, a healthy fast-food concept serving bowls and salads, plans to expand to 1,000 locations over the next 10 years through a franchise offering with the…

Leasecake Named to Entrepreneur’s 2024 Top Franchise Technology Suppliers List

Leasecake is thrilled to announce that we’ve been named to Entrepreneur’s prestigious 2024 list of Top Franchise Suppliers, earning the #6 spot in the Other…

Brix taking on 'The Big Easy'

September 12, 2024

Dallas-based Brix Holdings, which owns Orange Leaf and Clean Juice, is seeking franchisees to help the brands enter the New Orleans market.

Enterprise Management: See more clearly into your restaurant business

Enterprise Management: See more clearly into your restaurant business

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Mountain Mike's Pizza Continues Texas Climb with Even More Restaurants Coming to the Lone Star State

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 40 Restaurants Open or Under Development in Texas Following New Multi-Unit Agreements in Austin, Dallas and Houston