Rise Biscuits & Donuts expanding from 1 unit to 6

August 12, 2015

Rise Biscuits & Donuts, a fast casual restaurant in Durham, North Carolina that serves sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options, is ready to expand its…

Dispelling 6 myths of why small brands 'can't' go international

Many smaller food companies incorrectly assume they cannot participate in the growing importance of international markets.

UK’s Neds Noodle Bar partners with Fransmart to expand global presence

August 11, 2015

London’s Neds Noodle Bar has partnered with Fransmart to build on its existing franchise program.

Miami's Pollo Tropical expands Texas footprint

August 11, 2015

Pollo Tropical is expanding its Texas presence with two locations opening late summer in Houston and San Antonio.

Vernon Hills to welcome Chicagoland’s 10th Zoup!

August 11, 2015

Zoup! is opening its 10th restaurant this week in the Chicagoland area.

Salata opens third LA unit

August 6, 2015

Houston-based Salata continues its rapid expansion with its third location in downtown Los Angeles and 48th nationwide.

Former Wingstop exec joins Freebirds as VP of Marketing

August 6, 2015

Freebirds World Burrito added Erin Levzow as its new VP of Marketing

Southern Concepts, Liolios Group create finance program

August 6, 2015

Fast casual barbecue restaurant Southern Concepts and Liolios Group announced in a recent press release that they were teaming up to design and execute a…

Vitaligent, GE Capital spend $11M to buy Jamba Juice units

August 5, 2015

GE Capital allotted $11 million for Vitaligent to acquire 77 Jamba Juice Units

Smashburger taking flight in three airports

August 5, 2015

The fast casual burger chain announced the opening of three new airport locations.

Tijuana Flats partners with AUA Equity

August 4, 2015

The fast casual Mexican restaurant’s parent company, Tijuana Flats Holdings, has partnered with AUA Private Equity Partners.

Grabbagreen breaks into Southern Cali market

August 4, 2015

Grabbagreen is opening soon in Southern California, as the Arizona-based food and juice concept has joined forces with Conehead Investments to sign a 9…

PizzaRev's next franchise target is Nevada

August 4, 2015

PizzaRev has created a new franchise group to develop the brand in Reno.

Piada opening in Mall of America

August 3, 2015

Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America before the holiday season.

Newk's targeting Louisiana

August 3, 2015

Newk’s Eatery is coming West Monroe, Louisiana, marking the brand’s third unit in the state.

Blaze to open in Canada

August 3, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza will soon open its first international location in September in Toronto, Canada.

Pie Five creating 'Pie-topia' in Kansas City

July 31, 2015

Kansas City will boast another Pie Five Pizza location come Aug. 7, when the chain opens its fifth Kansas City-area location at Glenwood Commons, on the corner…

UFood Grill CEO recruiting vets to become franchisees

July 31, 2015

In an effort to help veterans become business owners, UFood Grill is offering veterans a 50 percent discount on its current franchise fee, according to a…

Capriotti’s next step in nationwide expansion is Nebraska

July 30, 2015

The national sandwich brand is opening its first Nebraska location in partnership with franchisee Corey Tallman.

Groupon launches ‘Groupon To Go’

July 30, 2015

The Internet coupon service will expand into the takeout and delivery markets