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Wingstop taps Scott McLeod as senior VP of operations
July 18, 2017
Wingstop has hired Scott McLeod as senior vice president of operations and he will oversee Wingstop's domestic corporate and franchise operations and training…
read nowShelly Sun leads investors striving to drive Capriotti's growth
July 18, 2017
Franchising veteran Shelly Sun has joined Capriotti's Sandwich Shop as part of a group of high profile investors, according to a press release.
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe celebrates robust half-year growth
July 17, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Café had a successful first half of 2017, signing 74 franchise agreements and opening 56 units. The concept recently added its 600th location…
read nowCharlotte Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens its doors
July 17, 2017
Tropical Smoothie Café opened its newest unit in Charlotte this week and kicked off its grand opening celebration July 17., according to a press release. The…
read nowMeatballs Etc begins franchising
July 14, 2017
Meatballs Etc. has launched a franchise program under Squisito Franchise Enterprises, beginning its expansion on the Eastern seaboard, according to a press…
read nowChipotle gets in on the queso action
July 14, 2017
Chipotle is putting some the Tex-Mex cheese, queso, on some of its menus to see if dairy-loving customers bite, a news release said.
read nowBack Yard Burgers re-enters Jackson market
July 14, 2017
Back Yard Burgers opened a location in Jackson, Tennesee, after its first location in the area closed in 2012.
read nowBobby's Burger Palace begins global expansion
July 14, 2017
Bobby's Burger Palace has launched its global licensing program, allowing expansion through new partners and new markets, according to a press release.
read nowPotbelly Sandwich Shops announces 5 additional units
July 13, 2017
Potbelly Sandwich will continue its partnership with franchisees David Duke and Jay Clark and open five more units in the Richmond and Charlottesville areas…
read nowMamoun's Falafel signs 6-unit franchise deal in Georgia
July 13, 2017
Middle Eastern fast casual concept Mamoun's Falafel has announced a six-unit franchise deal in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia, according to a press release.
read nowJuice It Up enjoys substantial Q2 growth
July 13, 2017
Juice It Up had a very good second quarter and is enjoying its sixth consecutive quarter of increasing sales.
read nowFour Food Group acquires majority stake in Mo'Bettahs
July 13, 2017
Mo'Bettahs, a six-unit Hawaiian-style concept, has inked an all-cash acquisition deal with Four Food Groups, according to a press release. As of July 1 FFG now…
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Legacy Hall serving fast casual fare in upscale food court vibe
by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group
A group of fast casual concepts, including a brewery and a restaurant specializing in wine, are opening this fall in one building in Plano, Texas. Legacy Hall…
read nowSalata announces Kingswood grand opening
July 13, 2017
Salata is celebrating the opening of its 56th location in Texas this week with a new Kingswood unit, according to a press release.
read nowGoing UP in a 'Blaze'of glory: Chain now fastest starting in history
July 13, 2017
Blaze Pizza is fastest-starting chain ever, according to Technomic. That's what stories in both Forbes and Quartz are reporting this week, after the chain …
read nowPanera franchisee Pan American Group acquires 34 locations
July 12, 2017
Pan American Group, a subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP, is now the second-largest Panera franchisee after acquiring 34 locations in Missouri and Kansas…
read now3 multi-unit franchisees join Captain D's brand
July 12, 2017
Captain D's has signed three franchise agreements with new and existing franchisees leading to 10 units opening in Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee…
read nowJersey Mike's prepping 4th Long Island location
July 11, 2017
Jersey Mike's is opening its fourth location on Long Island this week, this time in Hauppauge, according to a Newsday report.
read nowUberrito adds experienced multi-unit franchisees
July 11, 2017
Father and son team Rick and Ryan Howard are Uberrito's newest multi-unit franchisees, according to a press release. The duo has committed to three Arizona…
read nowPortillo opens 50th restaurant
July 11, 2017
Portillo has reached its 50-unit mark with its first Minnesota location, according to a press release.
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