Franchising News & Media
On the Move: Dickey's, Juice It Up! and others strengthen footprints
February 18, 2015
The theme this week for new fast casual locations: strengthening footprints.
read nowChronic Tacos inks deals for dozens of new units
February 18, 2015
The California-based chain is aiming to open 100 locations by 2018.
read nowWayback Burgers franchisor teaming up with Uncle Willie's BBQ
February 17, 2015
Jake's Franchising LLC hopes to take Uncle Willie's BBQ nationwide starting in April.
read nowShake Shack set to enter Japan in 2016
February 17, 2015
Shake Shack will partner with SAZABY LEAGUE Ltd., which plans to open ten units in Japan through 2020.
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Stutz ready to gear up growth for McAlister's
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
McAlister's Deli plans to add 30 new locations in 2015, and Carin Stutz, its new president, would like to step up the pace even more.
read nowUncle Maddio's expands in South Carolina
February 16, 2015
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint opened its first Charleston, South Carolina-area restaurant in Mount Pleasant.
read nowPie Five elects new 'President of Pizza'
February 16, 2015
Pie Five, a fast casual pizza brand, swore in its new President of Pizza to office, Hunter Todd of Franklin, Tennessee, according to a company release.
read nowFazoli's posts 13.6 percent same store sales increase for January
February 16, 2015
Fazoli's franchisees and company units posted a combined 13.6 percent same-store sales increase in January – more than double that of their quick-service…
read nowHeartland acquires Dinerware and pcAmerica
February 13, 2015
Heartland Payment Systems, a payments processor and provider of merchant business solutions, announced the acquisition of Dinerware and pcAmerica, two…
read nowPizzaRev inks financing agreement with Wintrust
February 13, 2015
Fast-casual pizza franchise PizzaRev announced that it has entered into a debt financing agreement with Wintrust Franchise Services to support the company’s…
read nowSouth Korean bb.q to launch franchise in US
February 13, 2015
South Korean franchise bb.q, Best of the Best Quality Chicken, a fast-casual fried and grilled chicken concept, is announcing the official launch of its…
read nowSub and sandwich franchise revenue expected to grow, study says
February 12, 2015
IBISWorld has released a market report, the Sandwich and Sub Store Franchises, which according to a company announcement, shows that the industry has…
read nowOn the Move: Pieology opens three units this week
February 12, 2015
Pieology and Menchie's both had a big week, with multiple new restaurant openings.
read nowCanadian franchise conference to educate aspiring franchisees
February 10, 2015
The Canadian Franchise Association's conference for aspiring entrepreneurs, The Franchise Show, is returning to Toronto Feb. 21 - 22 at the Toronto Congress…
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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.
read nowJudge 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…
read nowGiardino 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…
read nowCracker 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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