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McAlister's closes out 2014 with 19 new units
January 22, 2015
In 2014, McAlister's also signed 12 development agreements representing 77 future locations, and should see 30 units open this year.
read nowHuHot launching 'quicker' NuHu Mongolian Express concept
January 22, 2015
Customers can build their own bowl or choose menu items, with prices ranging from $6.99 to $8.99.
read nowBURGERFI closes 2014 with 31 new units
January 19, 2015
The addition of 31 new locations resulted in system-wide gross sales of $66.4 million, a 114 percent increase over 2013.
read nowQSRs dominate top 10 franchise rankings
January 19, 2015
Franchiserankings.com's top 10 restaurant franchise list is dominated by quick-service concepts, with nine out of ten spots going to QSRs.
read nowBlaze Pizza inks deal for Canada expansion
January 16, 2015
The fast-casual pizza chain is targeting Toronto, Edmonton and Calgary for the first locations.
read nowHalal Guys ink 50-unit SoCal deal
January 16, 2015
The deal gives the franchisee exclusive rights to San Luis Obispo, Kern and San Bernardino counties, as well as everything south of those markets.
read nowGE Capital to finance Blast 825° expansion
January 15, 2015
Scottsdale, Arizona-based GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced a $7.6 million term loan and $2.0 million revolving credit facility provided to…
read nowPizzaRev inks deal to expand in Boston
January 15, 2015
Los Angeles-based PizzaRev announced an agreement with restaurateurs Marc Phaneuf, Jr. and Marc Phaneuf, Sr. to bring the build-your-own pizza concept to…
read nowFazoli's franchisees report 12.2% sales increases in December
January 15, 2015
Franchisees were up 12.2 percent year-over-year, and company-owned units were up 8.4 percent in December.
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Juice It Up! gears up for aggressive expansion under new VP
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
The California-based juice bar and smoothie concept hired its first-ever VP of Business Development in November, and Laina Sullivan is ready to take it…
read nowNew year, new units
January 15, 2015
CUPS, Dickeys, Fatburger, Maui Wowi, Chicken Salad Chick, Capriottis, Modmarket, Sushirrito, Hale and Hearty Soups, Mooyah's, Giardino Gourmet Salads, GRILLiT…
read nowGiardino Gourmet Salads inks 3 unit Nashville deal
January 15, 2015
The salad concept is breaking out of South Florida with its first franchise deal outside the Sunshine State.
read nowBlaze opens second location in New Jersey and Long Island
January 14, 2015
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, a build-your-own pizza chain, announced that it will open its second New Jersey store and its second Long Island location.
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New Year's resolution: Start the year with a great plan for your business
by Marla Topliff — President, Rosati's Pizza
If you’re one of those people who have great intentions but lack follow through, writing a good business plan is the first major test of your commitment.
read nowBlaze celebrate Gainesville opening with free pizza offering
January 13, 2015
Fast casual pizzeria Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza celebrated the grand opening of its first Gainseville, Florida location by offering customers a free 11-inch pizza.
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Is Zoës Kitchen poised for a breakout year?
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Going public landed $42 million on the Mediterranean-inspired concept's balance sheet, and Zoës Kitchen is ready to put those dollars to work growing its…
read nowFranchise Expo South headed to Houston February 5-7
January 13, 2015
The Expo will include a small-business seminar series hosted in conjunction with the local Houston resources, and more than 40 other free seminars and five…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe posts 11.4-percent comp growth in 2014
January 13, 2015
Tropical Smoothie Café wrapped up 2014 with 11.4-percent sales comps, a 28-percent increase in new franchise agreements, 55 new stores and AUVs of $526,000.
read nowAmsterdam Falafelshop expanding outside of D.C.
January 12, 2015
Amsterdam Falafelshop is expanding outside Washington D.C., with new units scheduled to open in Boston, Dallas and Philadelphia.
read nowFuddruckers set to plant flag in Maine this May
January 12, 2015
Texas-based Fuddruckers will debut its first Maine location through a new franchise partnership with B&B Burgers, Inc.
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