Smoothie franchise 'juices up' growth

April 21, 2016

Juice It Up! reported Q1 sales jumped 7 percent this year over the same period last year and the chain increased average unit value across all its stores…

Growler USA acquires Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli

April 20, 2016

The Smiling Moose corporate team has relocated to the Growler USA national headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, and Sue Daggett, former president, will now…

Grand Rapids to welcome Freshii

April 20, 2016

Freshii is opening in mid-September in Grand Rapids, Michigan, making it the second franchise location by franchisee Nathan Ashcraft.

Crazy Pita guests to 'paint-drink-dine' to benefit charity

April 20, 2016

An artist will instruct customers on how to complete a painting while they eat cooked-to-order Mediterranean cuisine from Crazy Pita.

Giardino continues Florida expansion

April 20, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads has opened its 14th location.

PizzaRev opens store at Ohio State University

April 19, 2016

PizzaRev has opened the first of three restaurants planned for the Columbus, Ohio, area.

Salsarita's hitting growth spurt

April 18, 2016

Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has expanded its Texas and North Carolina footprints.

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza to open 1st Colorado, Utah, Iowa locations; 2 in Dallas-Fort Worth

April 18, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will launch its first locations in Colorado and Utah in May, in Iowa in June, as well as two Dallas-Fort Worth-area locations in June.

Franchising focus: Little Greek Fresh Grill growing as Americans embrace new flavors

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Tampa-based chain is on a mission to make Greek food more accessible.

Pie Five Pizza warming up Hawkeye State with at least 5 stores

April 15, 2016

Iowa's first Pie Five Pizza location will open in mid‑May.

The Habit Burger expands Vegas footprint

April 14, 2016

The restaurant, which will create 35 jobs, will feature 58 dining seats and a drive-thru window.

California Vegan bakery rolling into Arizona, Colorado

April 14, 2016

Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on the ABC show, “Shark Tank." It began franchising in 2014 and currently has 40 units in…

Sharky’s opens 1st unit outside California

April 14, 2016

The chain has 24 restaurants, with plans to open additional, strategically located corporate and franchise units in Western states that include California…

Smashburger inks deals to open in Georgia, Florida, DC

April 14, 2016

Smashburger will bring 20 restaurants to key markets over the next seven years.

Ex-NFL player delivers Cowboy Chicken to Atlanta market

April 14, 2016

Cowboy Chicken has partnered Van Jakes, a retired member of the National Football League, and his company, Jakes Management 22 Company, to bring five stores to…

McAlister's Deli hoping to attract franchisees in Florida

April 14, 2016

The chain has opened locations in Orlando and Clermont and has three new restaurants slated for opening in 2016, in Fort Walton Beach, Naples and Miami.

Hot Italian Pizza Bar opens 3rd location

April 14, 2016

Hot Italian Pizza Bar opened its newest location April 2.

Muscle Maker, Fresca's Mexican now serving Angels baseball fans

April 13, 2016

Muscle Maker Grill and Fresca's Mexican Grill are hoping to knock it out of the park with Angels baseball fans as both concepts will operate inside the…

Tropical Smoothie Café taking on Albuquerque

April 13, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Café has signed franchise agreements to open five restaurants in Albuquerque, marking the brand's first introduction into the area.

Video: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees party with a purpose

More than 140 restaurant execs, plus a variety of sponsors, attended the first Franchising Restaurant and Innovation Summit.