Wahlburgers makes good on Orlando expansion plans

February 7, 2017

Waterford Lakes Town Center welcomed a Wahlburgers location to Orlando, owned and operated by Franchisee Gina Buell, according to a press release 

The Pie Hole opens in LA

February 7, 2017

The Pie Hole and Fransmart teamed up to open the concept's first location in the Los Angeles area in Venice, California, according to a company press release.

Pie Five opens restaurant No.100

February 7, 2017

Pie Five is opening its 100th location this week in Independence, Missouri, according to a news release from Pie Five parent company, Rave Restaurant Group.

Salata enters franchising deal with HIG

February 6, 2017

Salata is putting down roots in Atlanta via a franchise deal to open up to 20 restaurants with Unbeleafable Holdings, a subsidiary of Henry Investment Group.

Broken Rice breaks ground in Denver

February 6, 2017

Authentic Asian street food concept Broken Rice opened in Denver on Feb. 2, according to a press release.

2 events to help you succeed in franchising

To help operators avoid common pitfalls and to learn about the new technology now available to help restaurateurs succeed, Networld Media Group is hosting two…

Modern Market expands presence in nation's capital

February 2, 2017

Modern Market is opening its third location in the nation's capital, bringing the concept's total units to 23, according to a press release.

Spoleto expands beyond Florida footprint

February 2, 2017

Irvine, California is the home of Spoleto's first U.S. location outside of Florida, according to a press release.

Billy Sims BBQ launches new Kansas location

February 2, 2017

Billy Sims BBQ has opened a location in Emporia, Kansas, under the leadership of veteran franchisees Dave Dunn and Sean O'Brien, according to a press release.

Hooters entering fast casual market

February 2, 2017

Hoping to grab a piece of the thriving fast casual industry, Hooters is opening a sister brand — hoots Ahooters Joint.

3 pizza brands expand

February 2, 2017

Two pizza brands are putting down roots in new territory this month, while a third brand signed a new franchisee in the Deep South, according to separate news…

Gloria Jean's Coffees opens up franchising

February 1, 2017

Gloria Jean's Coffees wants to be the go-to spot for busy morning commuters and entrepreneurs wanting to own their own coffee shop.

Cousins Subs go green in dead o' winter

February 1, 2017

Cousins Subs is already prepping for the "wearin' o' the green,' both by launching its St. Patrick’s Day-inspired LTOs and offering lots o' greenbacks to…

MOD Pizza welcomes 9th franchising partner

January 31, 2017

Southern Pie has joined MOD Pizza's team as its ninth franchise partner, according to a press release.

Billy Sims BBQ adds OK location with ex-Wal-Mart marketing guru

January 30, 2017

Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims, the co-founder of Billy Sims BBQ, will host the grand opening ceremony for his concept's newest…

Another Fuzzy's Taco Shop opens in Texas

January 27, 2017

Bastrop, Texas is getting its own Fuzzy's Taco Shop come January 30.

Grabbagreen and Dustin Wilson open Thousand Oaks unit

January 27, 2017

Grabbagreen, a healthy fast casual food and juice concept, is entering the California market for the first time under the leadership of franchisee Dustin…

Ono Hawaiian BBQ adds CA location

January 27, 2017

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is going all out to celebrate its Oakland, California unit grand opening.

Wayback Burgers' franchising and procurement hires 2, promotes 1

January 27, 2017

Wayback Burgers is hiring on two new members to its procurement and franchise development team and also promoting a veteran leader into a vice president role.

New fast casual concept F3 Grill brings its burger to Chicago

January 27, 2017

Devon Avenue, Chicago is the home of eclectic international restaurants, including authentic Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine, but it didn't boast the…