Franchising News & Media

North Dakota oil boom spurs fast casual restaurant growth

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Thanks at least in part to its energy sector, it makes sense for North Dakota to be on the radar for restaurant developers.

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Judge sides with Moe's Southwest Grill co-founder over franchisees

February 9, 2015

Moe’s franchisees alleged that Martin Sprock stole money through a deceptive kickback scheme connected to its supply chain. A federal judge has rejected their…

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Giardino Gourmet Salads posts 4.3% same-store sales increase for 2014

February 9, 2015

South Florida-based Giardino Gourmet Salads finished off the last quarter in 2014 with a 4.3-percent increase in same-store sales, which marks 16 consecutive…

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The importance of educating your team about catering

by Erle Dardick — CEO, Monkeymedia

Only through a commitment to education will we have the ability to help others meet a proper standard that can help catering and restaurant leaders adapt to…

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Is Panera 2.0 starting to pay off?

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Panera will report on its Q4 and FY 2014 earnings on Feb. 12, and the question on everyone's mind is, "How's that 2.0 thing going?" We sat down with Panera's…

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Cracker Barrel latest to jump into fast casual fray

February 6, 2015

Cracker Barrel is looking to launch its own fast casual concept sometime in July 2016.

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California sees heavy activity in new restaurant opens this week

February 4, 2015

California was a hotbed of new fast casual restaurant activity this week, with seven new openings announced.

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Jones Soda launches fountain in Fuddruckers, Flying Saucer Pizza and other locations

February 3, 2015

Jones Soda Co. today announced the official launch and expansion of its Jones Cane Sugar Soda fountain program.

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The top five fast casual stories for January 2015

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

The top stories in January centered on restaurants poised for breakout years through franchising and growth; the secrets to Starbucks' success and CEOs' takes…

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Captain D's sees 'record-breaking' average unit volume

February 2, 2015

Captain D's announced its year-end results for 2014.

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Blaze offering free pizza to celebrate Sarasota opening

January 30, 2015

To participate customers must follow Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

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Pizzeria Locale heading to Kansas City next

January 30, 2015

The fast casual pizza concept, which has a partnership with Chipotle, will open its first restaurant outside Colorado at 505 W. 74th Street, next to a Chipotle…

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Ruby's Dinette adds VP of franchising in preparation for 20-unit push

January 30, 2015

Ruby's hopes to add 20 new locations based on its simplified fast casual model.

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New units planned for high-growth states

January 29, 2015

New restaurants are set to open in three of the five states the NRA predicts will have strong sales in 2015.

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Cold Stone Creamery China seeks growth through subfranchising

January 28, 2015

Master franchier SCSICC currently operates nearly 60 Cold Stone Creamery locations across China, and through its sub-franchisee model, plans to accelerate its…

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Muscle Maker Grill acquired by American Restaurant Holdings affiliate

January 27, 2015

Muscle Maker Inc., an affiliated company of American Restaurant Holdings, Inc., announced the acquisition of Muscle Maker Grill.

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Capriotti's, Dickey's, Menchies among brands with new locations this week

January 23, 2015

Capriotti's, Dickey's, Zoup!, Farmer Boys, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Menchies, Taylor Gourmet Handcrafted Hoagies and the Original Brookleyn Water Bagel Co. all…

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Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint opens first Raleigh-Durham location

January 22, 2015

Franchisees Andrew Madans and Tallie Madans plan to open two more Uncle Maddio’s in the area within the next 18 months.

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Cowboy Chicken expands outside Lone Star State

January 22, 2015

V2V Management will open the first Cowboy Chicken outside Texas in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this fall.

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Fatburger beefs up SoCal presence with 30-unit deal

January 22, 2015

The deal with Landmark Foodmaster Inc. will bring new units to San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, most of which will be co-branded with…

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