Franchising News & Media
Blaze Pizza, McAlister's, Beefsteak chefs chat about menu innovation
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
There is no single path to successful menu development, but a successful menu is always a collaborative effort.
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Pizza Press goes national by staying local
November 21, 2017
The Pizza Press plans to open 30 locations by early next year, and chain leadership said each one will have a local focus, unique to its area. A news release…
read nowCreamistry puts 3 more Liquid-nitro ice cream shops in Houston
November 21, 2017
California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream brand, Creamistry, is bringing its frosty show to Houston's Town & Country Village, a news release said. The…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla seeking franchisees in North Carolina
November 20, 2017
California Tortilla has signed an agreement to open its first unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. Planning to open late 2018, the brand is looking for…
read nowYo Sushi acquires Canada's Bento Sushi for $100 million
November 20, 2017
Yo Sushi has acquired Bento Sushi, North America's second largest sushi brand, for CAN $100 million and Mayfair Equity Partners, who partnered with the Yo…
read nowPokeatery gone fishin' in Texas
November 17, 2017
Pokeatery, a Northern California-based poke concept, will open its first location outside of California in Austin, Texas, before year's end. The restaurant…
read nowMelt Shop signs 1st domestic franchise agreement
November 16, 2017
Melt Shop has signed its first domestic franchise agreement with 717 Food Group to open a unit next year inside Staten Island Mall, in Staten Island, New…
read nowRising Roll Cafe set for Memphis expansion
November 16, 2017
Rising Roll Cafe, an Atlanta-based gourmet sandwich concept, has signed a franchise agreement for the development of three stores in Memphis, Tennessee. The…
read now92-year-old hot dog concept now franchising
November 16, 2017
After 92 years in business, Tulsa-based Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop is franchising. Founded by Greek immigrant, Christ Economou in 1926, in downtown Tulsa…
read nowFAT Brands to acquire Hurricane Grill and Wings
November 16, 2017
FAT Brands Inc. has signed a deal to acquire Hurricane Grill & Wings for $12.5 million. The acquisition, which will be funded with cash on hand and…
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Drumstick-roll please: KFC exec to share secret (branding) recipe as keynote of Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
George Felix, KFC's director of brand communications, will share his secret recipe on how KFC is resonating with both millennials and Baby Boomers at the 201…
read nowBiscuitville opens North Carolina unit with redesign
November 15, 2017
Biscuitville Fresh Southern opened this week in Walkertown, North Carolina. The restaurant, which is east of Winston-Salem near the intersection of Hwy. 15…
read nowPie Five to touch down at San Francisco airport
November 15, 2017
Pie Five Pizza is set to touchdown at San Francisco International Airport when its newest location opens later this fall, which is the first California-based…
read nowChicken Salad Chick expands franchise development team amid growth spurt
November 14, 2017
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Thomas Hipp as franchise development manager amid rapid growth, according to a company press release. Hipp joins Carrie…
read nowMendocino Farms names former Darden president, Yard house founder as CEO
November 14, 2017
Mendocino Farms, a Southern California-based fast casual chain serving chef-inspired sandwiches and salads, named Harald Herrmann CEO and also announced today…
read nowPret A Manger expanding in North American, European transport hubs
November 13, 2017
Pret A Manger has signed deals to open throughout North American airports as well as inside European airports and railway stations.
read nowCaptain D's expands in Texas, Missouri
November 13, 2017
Captain D's has signed two new franchise development agreements that will expand the brand's footprint in Missouri and Texas, according to a news release.
read nowBobby's Burger Palace opening 1st airport location
November 13, 2017
Chef Bobby Flay's fast casual conceopt, Bobby's Burger Palace, has completed its first airport licensing deal. The company is partnering with Atlanta-based…
read nowWayback Burgers opens in Casablanca
November 13, 2017
Wayback Burgers has opened its newest store in Casablanca, Morocco. Franchisees Youssef Elmrani and Moutie Benhamza bought the rights to develop eight units in…
read nowSmiling Moose ready to franchise across the globe
November 13, 2017
Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli, which has grown to 15 locations in seven states since opening in 2003, is seeking experienced restaurateurs to help it…
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