MyPie opens in Las Vegas

June 11, 2018

MyPie, a customizable pizza location offering New York-style pizza, opened its first Las Vegas location June 7, according to a company press release. 

Dickey's to open 4 stores in 4 states this summer

June 8, 2018

Four states will soon have new Dickey's Texas-Style Barbecue thanks to recent franchising deals made by the chain, beginning in Green Valley Ranch, Colorado…

Pincho Factory CEO becomes franchisee, president becomes new CEO

June 6, 2018

Pincho Factory has named restaurant industry veteran and its former president, Jayson Tipp, to the CEO post at the company. A news release said that Tipp has a…

Bubbakoo's Burritos to open in Atlantic City's Resorts

June 6, 2018

Jersey Shore-based eatery, Bubbakoo's Burritos is to open in Atlantic City Resorts Casino Hotel, according to a company press release. 

Afters Ice Cream to open in Oxnard, California

June 6, 2018

Afters Ice Cream will open a location June 9 in Oxnard's Riverpark Shopping Center, California, according to a company press release. 

Top missteps to avoid on the way to franchising success

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

From operational strategy errors to overlooking the customer experience, there are plenty of things to trip a new franchisor up on the way to successful…

Emerging restaurants to pitch franchise experts in contest

Leaders of three up-and-coming brands will try to convince judges and attendees of the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in London that their…

Juice Shop Kitchen & Juicery starts franchising

June 5, 2018

Manhattan-based Juice Shop Kitchen & Juicery has begun franchising in major markets across the country through a partnership with Fransmart, according to a…

Cauldron Ice Cream to open first San Diego location

June 5, 2018

Cauldron Ice Cream is opening its first San Diego shop Saturday, at 4646 Convoy Street, according to a company press release.

Captain D's to open in Overland, Missouri

June 4, 2018

Captain D's is in opening a store in Overland, Missouri, the brand's sixteenth location in the Show-Me State, according to a company press release. 

Fatburger, Buffalo's Express to open locations in Indonesia

June 4, 2018

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express, has signed an international development agreement with pre-existing partner, PT Global Food…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. to open in Conroe

June 1, 2018

Main Squeeze Juice Co. is to open a location this fall in Conroe, Texas, according to a company press release. Franchisees Adrien and Megan Benoit will own and…

Captain D's to open 72nd Tennessee unit

May 31, 2018

Captain D's is opening its 72nd Tennessee unit in White House on June 11 with two first-time franchisees, Harry Patel and Neil Meraiya, according to a company…

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh making airport debut

May 31, 2018

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, one of Fast Casual's top 100 of 2018, is teaming up with Delaware North to open in Denver International Airport later this year…

Main Squeeze Juice Co. entering Baton Rouge

May 31, 2018

Main Squeeze Juice Co. is opening a unit in August in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Franchisees Will Nordstrom and Chris Firmin will own and operate the unit…

Fork & Salad to open second location in Maui

May 31, 2018

Fork & Salad, a

Chop Stop starts franchising program

May 31, 2018

Chop Stop, a fast casual salad chain, is targeting Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Utah with its franchising program, according to a company press…

Blaze opening in Canada, California

May 31, 2018

Blaze is opening two locations this week — one in Surrey, British Columbia, in Canada and another on Betteravia Road in Santa Maria, California, a news release…

Cowboy Chicken to open in Wichita

May 30, 2018

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken will open its first restaurant in Wichita, Kansas, in late June at 3130 N. Rock Rd., according to a company press release. 

Pita Pit fine tunes menu

May 30, 2018

Pita Pit is fine-tuning its menu to increase speed of service and simplify its ordering process, according to a company press release. Pita Pit added menu…