Pizza Hut makes major deal for 300 new European restaurants

August 18, 2016

Pizza Hut is beefing up its presence in central and eastern Europe with a deal to open more than 300 restaurants in the region over the next five years…

Panda Express announces Pittsburgh location

August 17, 2016

Panda Express is soon opening its first Pittsburgh location, according to a company press release, and will  celebrate by donating 20 percent of its grand…

Dickey's expands in California

August 17, 2016

California will see five new Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations, beginning in 2017, according to a company press release.  PK Group, Inc. will open the first unit…

1000 Degrees Neapolitan gets set to heat up Orlando

August 17, 2016

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza will open two new units in Orlando beginning this fall, thanks to a franchise agreement announced today. The brand is in the…

Nekter Juice Bar pressing out Q2 growth

August 17, 2016

Q2 has ended with Nekter Juice Bar signing agreements to open 41 new restaurants throughout its existing markets, as well as new markets, including Salt Lake…

Blaze Pizza announces Virginia and California locations

August 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza announced in a company press release the openings of locations in Midlothian, Virginia and Lodi, California in coming days. The Lodi location opens…

Wahlburgers announces plans for Orlando location

August 15, 2016

Walhburgers, the chain founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, announced its second Florida location will open this…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Capriotti’s rolls out newest location

August 15, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened its second Nebraska location, this one at 235 South 11th Street in Lincoln.

The CoreLife Eatery takes on franchising

August 12, 2016

The CoreLife Eatery executive team is taking its active lifestyle restaurant national with the launch of franchising opportunities a little more than a year…

Newk's signs 10-unit deal with Five Guys franchisee

August 12, 2016

Newk's Eatery is expanding into Virginia with the company's latest development agreement to open 10 locations in Fairfax and Arlington counties over the next…

Franchise Focus: How Nature's Table franchises healthful eating

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

What makes your restaurant unique? Restaurateurs must have an answer to this question before, during and after they build their brand from the ground up. For…

Firenza Pizza hits Houston

August 11, 2016

Firenza Pizza has signed an agreement to develop up to 20 locations in Houston over the next few years.

Why your fast casual brand can't ignore artificial intelligence

Many fast casual leaders are unaware of the technology and tools available to them that provide accuracy when determining the best locations. Location…

Pieology fires up newest location

August 10, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its newest location, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

McAlister's signs franchise deals for restaurants in 2 states

August 9, 2016

McAlister's Deli announced franchise agreements for Georgia and Illinois locations, including five restaurants in Atlanta, as well as additional units in…

Schlotzky's seeks Arizona franchisees

August 9, 2016

After a year of strong franchise growth, Schlotzsky's leadership team said the chain is moving deeper into Arizona and seeking franchisees for locations in…

Why universal POS technology makes all the difference in franchising

Traditionally, franchisors received self-reported metrics from franchisees, making inventory management and sales analysis an unnecessarily lengthy process. To…

Blaze Pizza "Disney-fies" new location

August 9, 2016

Blaze Pizza opened its new flagship location at Walt Disney World Resort in Disney Springs. According to a company press release, the unit debuts in an…

Uberrito announces new location, promotions

August 8, 2016

Uberrito announced the opening of a new Houston location in the Clear Lake area and will celebrate opening week with $5 menu items, according to a company…