Blaze opens Santa Cruz store

July 10, 2018

Blaze will open a 2,500-square-foot open kitchen restaurant Thursday on Mission Street in Santa Cruz,  California, a news release said. The location will offer…

Woops Newton location soars

July 9, 2018

Woops, a New York-based bakery, opened last December at 79 Union St. at the Newton Center, according to a company press release. 

FAT Brands acquires Hurricane Grill & Wings

July 5, 2018

FAT Brands Inc. has completed the acquisition of Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million, according to a company press release. With the acquisition of…

Creamistry to open in Santa Barbara

July 5, 2018

Creamistry, a California-based chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, is opening a location Saturday at 935 State St., in Santa Barbara…

Why a balanced relationship is key for succeeding as a franchisor, franchisee

by Judy Mottl — editor, Retail Customer Experience Networld Media Group

Experts at the recent International Franchise Expo offered insight and advice on striking the perfect balance in the franchisor-franchisee relationship. It's…

Fast Casual units grow over last 5 years

July 2, 2018

Fast casual restaurants have grown 6 percent annually over the last five years, according to The NPD Group. Fast casual chains increased units from 19,23…

Captain D's continues Georgia expansion

July 2, 2018

Captain D's, a fast casual seafood restaurant, opened a unit today located at 651 Forrest Ave., Rockmart, Georgia, according to a company press release. 

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza to open in Iowa

June 29, 2018

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Saturday at 6305 Mills Civic Pkwy., in Des Moines, Iowa, according to a company press release. 

Ono Hawaiian BBQ continues expansion

June 29, 2018

Continuing its Southern California expansion, Ono Hawaiian BBQ opened its Corona location today, according to a company press release. This marks the 72nd unit…

Firenza Pizza to open in Texas

June 28, 2018

Firenza Pizza will open July 10, at 1660 Louetta Road in Spring, Texas, according to a company press release. 

Smoothie King signs expansion deal

June 27, 2018

Smoothie King, a smoothie company with nearly 1,000 locations worldwide, has signed a 60-unit franchisee deal with Franchisee John Clancy to introduce the…

Afters Ice Cream to open 22nd location

June 27, 2018

Afters Ice Cream, based in California, will open its 22nd location Saturday located at 862 E. Alosta Ave., in Azusa, according to a company press release. 

Wingstop opens first franchise in Panama

June 27, 2018

Wingstop has opened its first franchise location in Panama City, Panama, according to a company press release. This marks the ninth international unit for the…

Newk's Eatery announces Florida expansion

June 27, 2018

Newk's Eatery is expanding with a 10-restaurant deal in Southeast Florida within the next five years, according to a company press release. 

Teriyaki Madness launches mobile app

June 26, 2018

Teriyaki Madness, based out of Denver, has released a mobile app, available for download nationwide on iTunes or Google Play, according to a company press…

Hummus & Pita Co expands into Michigan

June 26, 2018

The Hummus & Pita Co., a fast casual Mediterranean concept, is opening a location this October in the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets food court in Auburn…

Go Burrito Shows Great Sales and Expansion Plans for 2018

Go Burrito is a Burrito Joint with fresh ingredients and a full bar. When you are looking for the best place to eat, drink, or just hang out in town Go Burrito.

Zoup to open first Maryland location

June 26, 2018

Zoup will open a Maryland location this fall at 5597 Spectrum Drive., in Frederick, according to a company press release. 

Go Go Curry signs first franchise deal

June 26, 2018

Go Go Curry signed its first franchising development deal with Daxin LLC to bring Japanese comfort food to Houston, according to company press release. The…

Jon Smith Subs advances into Australia

June 26, 2018

Florida-based Jon Smith Subs announced its international expansion into Australia, according to a company press release.