Franchising News & Media

Johnny Rockets to open 100 Australian units

October 25, 2016

Johnny Rockets is planting a flat in Australia, partnering with JR Restaurants Australia to bring 100 units to the country. The first restaurant is set to open…

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Franchise Focus: Why 1 fast casual didn't 'rush' into franchising

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

After 12 years, Rush Bowls' founder, Andrew Pudalov, is finally ready to franchise his concept.

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Miami Grill forms international leg to fuel global growth

October 24, 2016

To fuel international growth of Miami Grill and Salad Creations outside of the USA, the brand has formed Miami Grill International Inc with an international…

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Former president of Universal Studios now directing Lemonade

October 24, 2016

Lemonade Restaurant Group, a Los Angeles-based brand that serves seasonal California cuisine, has named Larry Kurzweil as its president and CEO, effective Dec.

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To stay or to grow? That was the question at Fast Casual Executive Summit

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

"Should I stay or should I grow?" is one question that many restaurant brands struggle with regarding expansion plans.

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Life after McDonald’s: former marketing exec becomes Uncle Maddio’s franchisee

October 21, 2016

Former McDonald's executive Craig Tappin has returned to his Denver hometown to open three Uncle Maddio's units. The deal will bring the total Uncle Maddio's…

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BurgerFi seeks DC franchisees

October 20, 2016

BurgerFi is hunting for franchisees in the Washington D.C. area, specificially in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia. The company is…

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Fazoli's sees record growth

October 20, 2016

Fazoli's franchise-owned restaurants reported a 5.1 percent same-store sales increase during the fiscal year second quarter, ending Sept. 30, according to a…

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Rise Biscuits Donuts expands to Denver

October 20, 2016

Rise Biscuit Donuts has signed a multi-unit franchise deal to expand in Denver, Colorado.

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Schlotzsky's seeks Arizona franchisees

October 20, 2016

Schlotzsky's is aiming to expand in Arizona and seeking qualified franchisees in the Phoenix area.

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Air Force vets launching two Dickey's BBQ in Colorado

October 20, 2016

Air Force veterans Bob and Barbara Rusnak plan to launch their fourth and fifth Dickey’s Barbecue Pit stores in Colorado Springs, come next year.

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Dog Haus strikes 300-unit deal

October 20, 2016

Dog Haus, based in Pasadena, Califonia, has signed an agreement with American Development Partners to build more than 300 franchise locations in 12 states over…

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Newk's adds 4th Jacksonville unit

October 19, 2016

Newk's Eatery is opening its fourth restaurant in the Jacksonville community. Located on 6025 Butler Point Road, the chain's newest Jacksonville location will…

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Spoleto rolls out fourth Central Florida location

October 18, 2016

Spoleto, is opening its newest location at 4750 The Grove Dr, in Winter Park, Florida.

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Project Juice bursts into San Francisco location

October 18, 2016

Project Juice plans to open two units in California with the first opening later this year at 506 Castro St., in San Francisco. A Pacific Heights location will…

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Back Yard Burgers unveils new restaurant design

October 18, 2016

Back Yard Burgers has unveiled its new restaurant design at its Gulfport, Mississippi location.

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PizzaRev opens first northern California location

October 18, 2016

PizzaRev is opening its first northern California location at 5801 Folsom Blvd, in Sacramento.

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American Gonzo hires on new CEO

October 18, 2016

Jeff Goodman is the new CEO at American Gonzo Food Corporation, according to a press release.

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Uncle Maddio's on franchisee failure: Lessons learned drive growth forward

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

When you build a brand, you are taking a chance on new franchisees. There will be failures, shares Uncle Maddio's. The trick is to turn those failures into…

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Moe's Southwest Grill seeks franchisees for Ohio expansion

October 13, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is seeking qualified multi-unit franchisees in the Dayton, Ohio area.

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