Garbanzo opens on Moravian College campus

August 29, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has opened on Moravian College's campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, according to a press release. 

Pokeatery expands to Louisiana

August 28, 2018

Pokeatery, a concept bringing Hawaiian flavors to the mainland, has signed with Revelry Food Group to bring the franchise to southern Louisiana, according to a…

The voice of a Sub Station II franchisee

Sub Station II franchisee Mike Monson chats with Tim Tang of Hughes about the voice of the franchisee and the importance of relevancy.

Primo Hoagies signs 3-unit franchise deal

August 23, 2018

Primo Hoagies, a Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, has signed a three-unit agreement with Christopher Amico for the North Jersey area…

Husband-and-wife team opening 5th Zoup

August 22, 2018

Zoup has stirred up quite a following in Pennsylvania with 11 units, and Malvern residents will have their own location when Paul and Julie Diaz open one this…

Maui's Fork & Salad opening 1st mainland US location in California

August 22, 2018

Fork & Salad, a Maui-based fast casual brand with a mission to make healthy, farm-to-table cuisine accessible to the masses, is opening its third corporate…

Sisters opening Dickey's in Garland, Texas

August 22, 2018

Sisters, Clemencia Ayala and Marianna Romero, are opening Dickey's Barbecue Pit this fall in Garland, Texas.

Your Pie names former steakhouse exec to top marketing spot

August 22, 2018

A former marketing professional with Outback and Longhorn steakhouses, Chick-fil-A and ESPN is taking the marketing reins at Your Pie. Hassiba "Hassy" Braggs…

Chicken Salad Chick to open in Hattiesburg

August 21, 2018

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad concept, is opening this month in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, according to a press release. The Hattiesburg…

Blaze opens a big one in Toronto's Entertainment District

August 21, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is opening a 3,100-square-foot store in Toronto today that features an open kitchen and seats 66. The store is on John Street in the…

Tropical Smoothie to open 700th location

August 20, 2018

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its 700th location  Aug. 24th in Hurst, Texas, according to a press release. 

FAT Brands expanding Fatburger, Buffalo's Express

August 20, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, is developmenting 12 co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants throughout Southern…

PJ's Coffee, Primo Hoagies franchisors spill secrets to success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Franchise leaders from PrimoHoagies, PJ's Coffee and ClimbZone offer tips for emerging franchisors and future franchisees.

Cauldron Ice Cream secures Dallas storefront

August 17, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream has finalized an address for its first Dallas scoop shop, according to a press release. The store will be located at 3001 Knox St.,, Suite…

Primo Hoagies signs franchising deal for Maryland

August 17, 2018

Primo Hoagies has signed an agreement with franchisees Paul Lettieri and Jerry Werner for the Bel Air, Maryland area, according to a press release.They plan to…

Cava Group acquiring Zoe's Kitchen with help from Ron Shaich

August 17, 2018

CavaGroup, which has 66 units, is acquiring Zoes Kitchen and its 261 locations. The combined companies will have 327 restaurants in 24 states throughout the…

King's Bierhaus signs first franchisee

August 16, 2018

King's BierHaus, a "hybrid-casual" German eatery and Biergarten, has finalized its first franchise deal, which will add three locations to the greater Houston…

Olympian opens Firehouse Subs in Alaska

August 14, 2018

Firehouse Subs has opened its first Alaska location in Fairbanks at 950 Old Steese Hwy., under the ownership of Greg and Catharine Persinger, according to a…

BurgerFi targets DC area for expansion

August 14, 2018

BurgerFi is opening in the D.C. area, according to a press release.

Shake Shack to open in Alabama

August 14, 2018

Shake Shack, known for its burgers and frozen custards, is set to open its first Alabama location Aug. 22  in Birmingham, according to Birmingham Business…