Uncle Maddio's expands Florida footprint

June 15, 2015

The build-your-own, fast-casual pizza restaurant signed a franchisee agreement for three units in the Sarasota, Florida area.

Kneaders opening third Colorado store

June 15, 2015

Kneaders Bakery & Café are calling residents of Arvada, Colorado, to experience the smell of its freshly baked bread and pastries when it opens a location June…

On the Move: fast casual pizza joints expanding footprint

June 11, 2015

Fast casual pizza chains are a growing trend and two brands are expanding their footprints.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe targeting Tampa

June 11, 2015

Over the next couple years, the sandwich and smoothie franchise aims to open about 10 new locations in Tampa and its surrounding cities, including Palm Harbor…

The Halal Guys sells out Cali

June 11, 2015

The Halal Guys has sold out California with the signing of three major multi-unit franchise deals for the state.

Blaze expands foot print with 4 units

June 10, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced the opening of several new locations.

Newk's opens near Auburn University

June 9, 2015

Newk’s Eatery’s franchisee team JMH Dining has opened a location in the Heart of Auburn shopping center with the team’s third Newk’s Eatery in East Alabama.

Tennis pro Michael Chang opens 2nd Pieology

June 8, 2015

Pieology Pizzeria is now open in La Mirada, California, the second franchised location opened by tennis professional and brother of Pieology founder Michael…

Wok Box opens in Arlington

Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen, a Canadian-based fast casual chain, has opened its latest restaurant in Arlington, Texas.

Dickey’s opens 3 units in 3 states

June 4, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is opening three locations in three states this week, starting with today’s opening in Mobile, Alabama.

Blaze expands southern footprint

June 4, 2015

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced several upcoming openings for the fast casual pizza brand.

Carin Stutz planning to take McAlister's nationwide

McAlister's CEO Carin Stutz discusses her plans for taking the brand across the nation.

Tropical Smoothie hosting Cleveland franchising event

June 3, 2015

Tropical Smoothie Café is aggressively targeting Cleveland for franchise growth.

North Carolina welcomes second Burger 21

June 2, 2015

Burger 21 is opening its second North Carolina unit Monday in the city of Cary.

Salata still 'springing' across Texas

June 2, 2015

Salata will open its first Spring, Texas, location at 11 a.m., Friday.

South Florida gaining McAlister's

June 2, 2015

McAlister’s Deli has signed a 10-unit development agreement for counties in southern Florida.

Le Boulanger taps Duke Marketing to help with new concept

June 1, 2015

Le Boulange, a 60-year old bakery brand with 17 locations, has named Duke Marketing its agency of record to help it launch a new fast casual brand, among other…

Pie Five celebrates 50th opening

June 1, 2015

Pie Five Pizza is opening its 50th location at the corner of Governor Ritchie Highway and Ordnance Road in Baltimore.

Uncle Maddio's launches first Panama City store

May 29, 2015

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint is expanding in Florida with its first opening in Panama City Beach.

The Halal Guys franchising in Northern Virginia

May 29, 2015

The Halal Guys has announced the signing of a five-unit franchise deal for territories in Northern Virginia.