Fatburger, Buffalo's Express arrives in Panama

June 26, 2017

Hollywood burger chain Fatburger and sister brand Buffalo's Express are now available to Panamanian consumers as the brand has launched its first location in…

Video: Mooyah VP chats about brand's cash infusion from new owner

Natalie Anderson Liu, Mooyah's VP of marketing, chats with Cherryh Cansler about how the cash infusion from the chain's new owner, an Affiliate of Balmoral…

Blaze fires up Los Angeles County location

June 23, 2017

Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza opened a Los Angeles County location Thursday in North Hollywood. The store will give away free pizzas today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to…

Moe's Southwest Grill partners with Kellogg to sell breakfast offerings in grocery stores

June 22, 2017

Moe's Southwest Grill has delivered its Moe’s Breakfast Bowls to the frozen food section of grocery chains such as Walmart, Giant Eagle and Wegman's, with…

Vapiano's Big Apple relaunch sets stage for major US expansion

June 22, 2017

The leaders at Vapiano made some Big Apple-size noise this week about their newly refurbished New York City restaurant, with "red carpet" appearances from…

'Smoke' rolls in on Michigan Wolverines

June 21, 2017

French fries, cheese curds and gravy — sounds like the perfect college food —  doesn't it?

Franchisees talk do-over: What they wish they knew before opening their franchise

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

Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…

Me-n-Ed's goes out for a beer ... or 26

June 20, 2017

Me-n-Ed's Pizzeria opened a new brew-centric brand this June called Me-n-Ed's On Tap in Bakersfield, California, complete with a self-pour tap system…

Wahlburgers opening in Memphis

June 19, 2017

Wahlburgers is opening this fall in Memphis, Tennesee at 349 Beale Street.

Execs behind Native Grill & Wings launch fast casual wing concept

June 19, 2017

The team behind the full-service chain, Native Grill & Wings, has launched Guidepost 13, a fast casual restaurant concept serving oven-grilled wings…

How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership

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

Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…

The Chickery to open first location in Dubai

June 19, 2017

The Chickery, a fast casual chicken franchise based in Washington D.C., plans to open its first location in the Middle East. The franchise will open a location…

Pain d'Avignon opens first café in Brooklyn

June 16, 2017

Pain d'Avignon, a retail bakery based in Cape Cod, recently opened its second retail location in Brooklyn called Café d'Avignon. The eatery offers breakfast…

HuHot adds 9 locations, creating more than 700 jobs

June 16, 2017

HuHot Mongolian Grills, LLC will add six new locations this year, having already opened three, creating more than 700 jobs, according to a press release. The…

London street food: US brands now embracing similar marketplaces (part 2)

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

U.S. brands could learn a lot by studying how private marketplaces have helped to grow London's street food scene.

Oath pledges growth and good farm practices

June 14, 2017

Oath Craft Pizza said it's raised $7 million in a series B funding round led by Boston-based venture capital firm Breakaway Venture, bringing the total raised…

Firenza doubles national footprint by year's end

June 14, 2017

Firenza Pizza is set to nearly double its size in the next six months, thanks to its April merger with Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria, a news release said. 

Uberrito launches national franchise opportunities

June 13, 2017

Uberrito is ramping up its focus on franchising by offering single- and multi-unit area development opportunities, Chief Development Officer Peter Ortiz, said…

3rd time's the charm: Balance Pan Asian Grille finally finds success with mobile app

June 13, 2017

Aiming at growing revenue growth by creating value for clients, Balance Pan Asian Grille of Ohio has launched a mobile app.

Denver welcoming fast casual sushi concept

June 12, 2017

Motomaki, a fast casual sushi restaurant that serves customizable "burrito-style" sushi rolls and make-your-own rice bowls, is opening in the fall at Denver…