GE 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…

PizzaRev 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…

Fazoli'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.

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…

New 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…

Giardino 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.

Blaze 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.

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.

Blaze 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.

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…

Franchise 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…

Tropical 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.

Amsterdam 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.

Fuddruckers 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.

CiCi's VP joins Orange Leaf as president

January 12, 2015

Geoff Goodman, who most recently served as VP of Brand Excellence for CiCi's Pizza, will oversee operations, product development, brand management and…

Burger 21 set to open 10 new units in 2015

January 12, 2015

The chain inked 10 new franchise agreements in 2014, representing a total of 13 future restaurants.

Franchise association names new regulatory VP

January 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.