Franchising News & Media
Mamoun's Falafel going cross country
April 4, 2018
Mamoun's Falafel, which first opened in 1971, in New York City, is rolling out a nationwide franchise expansion plan. The chain — which has five corporate…
read nowBurgerim names CEO
April 4, 2018
Burgerim, a Los Angeles-based build-your-own burger brand, has appointed Tom Meiron as CEO.
read nowCauldron Ice Cream opening in Dallas
April 3, 2018
Cauldron Ice Cream, based in Southern California, has partnered with a Dallas franchising company, Masaish LLC, to open six Cauldron locations throughout…
read nowTijuana Flats expanding Florida presence
April 3, 2018
Tijuana Flats is opening this week in Windermere, Florida. The store, 6527 Old Brick Road, is in the Westside Shoppes Plaza on SR 535 and spans 2,400 square…
read nowNational Restaurant Association offering health insurance to small restaurant businesses
April 3, 2018
The National Restaurant Association and UnitedHealthcare have partnered to create a way for small restaurant businesses to offer health insurance to their…
read nowChicken Salad Chick thrives in Q1
April 2, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick, during the first quarter of 2018, signed six franchise agreements to develop a dozen restaurants in new and existing markets, including…
read nowFreddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers hits Q1 growth spurt
April 2, 2018
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2018, opening 17 restaurants, according to a company press…
read nowPincho Factory names former Papa Murphy's exec as president, raises funding for expansion
April 2, 2018
Pincho Factory is reporting major growth initiatives this week, naming Jason Tipp — formerly CDO of Papa Murphy's — as its president, closing its first round…
read nowFatburger opening in Singapore
March 30, 2018
FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has signed a deal with Deelish Brands Pte Ltd. to develop co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's…
read nowCaptain D's signs 4-unit Texas deal
March 29, 2018
Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements for four stores in Texas, a news release said.
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe secures up to $20M to help fuel franchise growth
March 29, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is working with ApplePie Capital to offer new and existing franchisees access to up to $20 million in debt capital to drive continued…
read nowRush Bowls opening world headquarters in Gunbarrel, Colorado
March 29, 2018
Rush Bowls, a fast casual concept that serves meals in bowls crafted from fruits and vegetables, granola and honey and blended with protein, vitamins and other…
read nowSquisito Pizza & Pasta opens 6th Maryland unit
March 28, 2018
Squisito Pizza & Pasta has opened another Maryland location, this one in Ellicott City as a corporate store owned and operated by Michele and Gennaro…
read nowThe Pie Hole names CEO
March 28, 2018
The Pie Hole, a Los Angeles-based pie and coffee shop, has brought on restaurant industry veteran Edie Ames as its CEO. Ames joins The Pie Hole's team of…
read nowFAT Brands CEO: 'We are poised for growth'
March 28, 2018
FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, and Buffalo's Express, said Tuesday that despite reporting a net loss of $613,000, or $0.07 per share in 2017, it…
read nowJersey Mike's adds to franchise sales team
March 27, 2018
Jersey Mike's Subs has added two members to its franchise sales team — Stephen Sweetman as senior director of franchise sales and Corby Cronin as director of…
read nowDat Dog set for Baton Rouge expansion
March 26, 2018
Dat Dog, a New Orleans-based franchise chain that specializes in gourmet hot dogs, has signed a lease for the first of three locations in Baton…
read nowStarbird hatches 4th unit
March 26, 2018
Starbird opened its fourth location today in Foster City, California, at 1141 Triton Dr. To celebrate, the company will donate 20 percent of opening-day sales…
read nowSaladworks partners with dietitian to develop flexitarian menu items
March 26, 2018
Saladworks has teamed up with Philadelphia-based registered dietician Katie Cavuto to put a flexitarian spin on its menu as more people on the East Coast are…
read nowModern Market opening 3rd Arizona unit
March 23, 2018
Modern Market is opening its third Arizona unit Monday at 16203 N. Scottsdale Road. To celebrate the opening, the restaurant is giving 10 free meals each to…
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