Franchising News & Media

Fresh To Order adding delivery at new South Carolina unit

November 19, 2014

Fresh To Order's first unit in South Carolina will focus on delivery, grab 'n go and catering.

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Fuddruckers builds footprint in Maryland

November 18, 2014

The 3,600-square-foot location accommodates 100 guests, with seating for 20 on a covered patio.

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Dickey's locations set to open in Alabama, Pennsylvania and California

November 18, 2014

Opening celebrations for all three new restaurants will include pulled pork sandwiches offered for $2, gift card and merchandise giveaways.

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Sales up in October for Fazoli's franchisees

November 18, 2014

The brand also has commitments for 12 new franchised restaurants, including several in travel centers.

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Capriotti's franchise group changes name, adds board members

November 18, 2014

Dixie Foods International Inc., a Papa John's and Capriotti's Sandwich Shops franchisee, has changed its name to Preferred Restaurant Brands. The company has…

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Asian concepts poised for high unit growth this year

November 18, 2014

New data from Technomic forecasts a 2.3-percent unit growth rate over 2013 among the 500 largest US restaurant chains.

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Gusto Wood Fired Grill opens in Atlanta

November 17, 2014

The concept, which features grilled proteins, is owned by former NFL player Nate Hybl, who played for the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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PHresh opening first 'iKitchen' in Orlando

November 17, 2014

The new concept will feature a menu designed to follow American Heart Association guidelines, a small footprint and self-service kiosks.

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Maui Wowi will open new Chico, California, location in spring

November 17, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaii announced recently that franchisee Jules Jackson has signed a lease and will soon begin construction on a new location in the Shops and…

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Menchie's opens in Perth, Australia

November 17, 2014

The location is Menchie's first in Western Australia.

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Cobranded build-your-own pizza, froyo concept marks debut

November 14, 2014

DIY Restaurant Group celebrated the grand opening of its newest concept, uBuild + Trugurt Duo, in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, on Nov. 12. The Duo concept…

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Togo's appoints new COO

November 14, 2014

Jim Peros will oversee all operations and the expansion of the brand's restaurants throughout the West.

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Specialty's Café & Bakery gains $37.5M credit facility

November 14, 2014

The financing from GE Capital will help the 50-unit chain refinance debt and grow.

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Just Fresh set to open catering-focused unit in Charlotte business park

November 14, 2014

Just Fresh, part of Chanticleer Holdings, will focus on catering breakfast and lunch in the Ballantyne Corporate Park.

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Dickey's opens new restaurants in Texas and Wyoming

November 14, 2014

Both restaurants opened on Nov. 13 with three-day celebrations featuring giveaways.

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Tropical Smoothie Café named a top franchise for minorities

November 12, 2014

Franchises were evaluated based on the number of operating units owned or managed by minorities as well as the number of minorities in senior management.

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Saxton Group acquires McAlister's restaurant, area development rights for Austin, Texas

November 12, 2014

The acquisition makes for a total of 58 McAlister’s Deli locations that are owned and operated by The Saxton Group, which plans to add five more units in the…

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BDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint

November 12, 2014

BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…

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Jack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster

November 12, 2014

GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…

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Boston Market opens restaurant on Ft. Meade base

November 11, 2014

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Boston Market opened a new location at 2799 Rose Street on Ft. Meade in Maryland. A restaurant was also opened at Ft.

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