Garbanzo to open location on GMU campus

August 1, 2017

Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh will open a location in George Mason University's Johnson Center Food Court this September, according to a press release.

Pizza proliferation: Bonci, Bavaro, Vapiano and Pie Five add locations

August 1, 2017

Four pizza brands are movin' out with new locations, including a down-sized "mini" pizzeria, one that fires pies in a wood oven and even a Rome-based brand…

Franchising spurs Bubbakoo's Burritos record growth

July 31, 2017

Bubbakoo's Burritos credits aggressive franchising, which led to six new locations, in making 2017 its best year to date seven months in, according to a press…

Juice It Up announces Houston area growth

July 31, 2017

Juice It Up aims to expand its influence in the Houston area via several franchise deals and is planning to open eight to 10 units under development in the…

Micro chains hit major US growth spurt

July 31, 2017

Micro-chains — defined as chains with anywhere from three to 19 units — are in a major growth spurt, according to information research and analysis firm, NPD…

Panda Express to benefit YMCA on Rossford unit's opening day

July 31, 2017

Panda Express will donate a percentage of the proceeds from its Rossford, Ohio opening day on Aug. 12, according to a press release.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe announces second Gainesville location

July 31, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Café will open its second Gainesville, Florida location on Aug. 4, according to a press release.

Pie Five adds 2nd Sunshine State location

July 28, 2017

Pie Five Pizza Co opened its second Sunshine State location today in Clearwater, a news release said. The Rave Restaurant Group brand is now nearly up to 10…

Florida Mod Pizza adds human resources director

July 27, 2017

Mod Pizza has hired Shay Carver as its human resources director for Florida, according to BBX Capital, Mod's exclusive franchisee for the state of Florida.

Cava opens in Jersey City

July 27, 2017

Cava, a Mediterranean fast casual brand, opened Thursday in Jersey City at 30 Montgomery St., adding to its two existing locations in the New York City area at…

Pei Wei opening in Apex, North Carolina

July 27, 2017

Pei Wei next week is opening its first Apex, North Carolina unit.

Video: Panera creator puts talents behind CoreLife Eatery

Panera's former chief concept officer, Scott Davis, discusses why he thinks he'll hit another homerun with CoreLife Eatery.

Slapfish swims into East Coast market

July 26, 2017

Slapfish has inked a multi-unit franchise deal for the northern Virginia market, marking the California-based concept's first locations on the East Coast…

Juice It Up ready to move into Sunshine State

July 26, 2017

Juice It Up plans to enter the Florida market and is seeking single and multi-unit franchisees in the state, according to a press release.  

Pei Wei brings vice president of IT on board

July 25, 2017

Pei Wei, a pan-Asian fast casual restaurant, has hired Chris Andrews as vice president of information technology. Before joining Pei Wei, he was vice president…

Teriyaki Madness grew 58% this year

July 24, 2017

Teriyaki Madness saw significant growth, 58 percent, in the first two quarters of 2017, according to a press release.

Dickey's opens 2 locations, helps wounded police officer through foundation

July 24, 2017

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has added two locations, one in Colorado Springs and the other in Goodyear, Arizona, according to a press release.

The Flame Broiler adds another Cali location

July 24, 2017

The Flame Broiler is continuing its California expansion with the recent opening a new unit in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, according to a press…

Amsterdam Falafelshop debuts in Florida

July 21, 2017

Amsterdam Falafelshop has launched its first Florida location, opening a unit in South Beach, according to a press release.

Wayback Burgers reports significant half-year growth

July 21, 2017

Wayback Burgers enjoyed significant growth during the first half of 2017, according to a press release.