Cowboy Chicken launches 'cowboy cool' design to fuel expansion

September 14, 2016

Cowboy Chicken has refreshed its branding and created a new restaurant prototype in hopes of driving national expansion. The new design puts the company’s…

Lebanon loves Toll House cookies, adds two more cafes

September 14, 2016

Nestle’s Toll House Cafes by Chip is building quite a fan base in Lebanon. In fact, this month, developer Hassan Hajj Ali — who now runs three of the cafes in…

McAlister's Deli seeks new franchisees

September 13, 2016

McAlister's Deli is searching for new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners in the Baltimore metropolitan and northern Virginia regions.

Captain D's sailing into over 8 new locations

September 13, 2016

Captain D's is gearing up to open new locations in Georgia, Texas and Virginia in the next few years.

Smashburger targeting college campuses

September 12, 2016

Smashburger is headed to college. Its success on the campuses of Texas A&M and Notre Dame has proven the chain can do well with college students, said…

Nature's Table opens 2 units at St. Petersburg College

September 12, 2016

Nature's Table is now operating at two locations at St. Petersburg College in Florida.

Jersey Mike's Subs launches first Long Island location

September 9, 2016

Jersey Mike's Subs is opening its first Long Island location, on September 14, in Commack, New York.

Pieology rolls out dough at new central California location

September 9, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening its newest location in central California, in Goleta, at 7000 Hollister Avenue, Suite 101.

5 variables to consider when selecting your next restaurant site

When you’re looking for the right property for your restaurant, having a checklist of desirable criteria can help you stay on track.

Teriyaki Madness adds former Qdoba, Taco Bell exec to leadership team

September 9, 2016

Teriyaki Madness is bringing Todd Owen, an experienced franchising leader on board, to serve as VP of development for the Asian fast casual concept.

BBX Capital to open 50 Mod Pizza units

September 9, 2016

BBX Capital has joined Mod Pizza as a franchisee with the goal of developing 50 or more locations throughout central and southern Florida over the next seven…

Are you ready for some football... and doughnuts?

September 9, 2016

'Tis football season and everybody is getting a piece of the Astro-turf when it comes to related marketing opportunities. The latest goes to Top Pot…

Captain D's begins aggressive franchise plan with Virginia location

September 8, 2016

Captain D's has opened a new franchised restaurant in Abingdon, Virginia — the chain's 23rd Virginia location. A news release said that the new store marks the…

Two franchisees to open 35 Toppers Pizza locations

September 8, 2016

Toppers Pizza has signed on two new franchisees and longtime "pizza people," who collectively are planning to open 35 locations in Colorado,Wyoming, Virginia…

Newk's Eatery opens in Sarasota

September 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery will open its first location in Sarasota, Florida next Monday, Sept. 12. The grand opening will include prizes for diners and a free $100 gift…

PJ's Coffee opens in Vietnam

September 7, 2016

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans has opened its first location in Vietnam at Ho Chi Minh’s Vincom B Center Shopping Mall. PJ’s parent company, Ballard Brands LLC…

Buffalo Wild Wings announces NCAA partnership renewal

September 6, 2016

Buffalo Wild Wings is renewing its NCAA partnership, which includes media and marketing rights as well as on-site exposure at NCAA-related events.The…

Former Pei Wei CEO named CEO of The Melt

September 6, 2016

Ralph Bower, former CEO of Pei Wei, has taken over as CEO of The Melt, replacing CEO and founder, Jonathan Kaplan, who will continue with the company as…

Velvet Taco receives growth investment, launches CEO search

September 6, 2016

Dallas-based Velvet Taco has received a significant strategic growth investment from L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity firm in the…

CEOs of Captain D's, HuHot, Yalla, Slapfish pull back the curtain on business strategies

Improving sales, engaging customers, recruiting employees, food-safety issues and meeting government-mandated policies are just a few issues restaurant…