Forever Brands merges with Falafill

November 6, 2014

The merger kicks off a year of growth for the combined brands, which hope to add 35 new units throughout Chicagoland in the next year.

McAlister's annouces 10-unit Houston area deal

November 6, 2014

McAlister's Deli has signed an agreement with Southwest Concepts LLC to open 10 locations throughout the Houston area, with one location slated to open in…

Potbelly sales increase 0.5 percent in Q3

November 6, 2014

Same-store sales remain down 1.1 percent year-to-date compared to the same period last year.

Jamba Juice same-store sales jump by 3.8 percent in Q3

November 6, 2014

Jamba Juice attributed the increase to strong performance by its fresh squeezed juice and whole food blending platform.

GRK Fresh Greek announces third location

November 4, 2014

GRK Fresh Greek is opening its third location in New York at 451 Lexington Avenue, along the Grand Central corridor.

Kye's opens in Santa Monica, California

November 4, 2014

Kye's will introduce its signature item, the KyeRito, which feature wraps made of options like nori or romain rather than the typical flatbread or tortilla.

California Tortilla location debuts new design, branding

November 4, 2014

California Tortilla will return to Arlington, Virginia, this month with the re-opening of its original Courthouse location, complete with a remodel, new staff…

Smoothie Factory eyes Arizona expansion with new store design

November 4, 2014

Smoothie Factory Juice Bar has awarded a multiunit development agreement to existing franchisee John Wilfert, of JW Health and Fitness LLC, to open seven more…

Maui Wowi Hawaiian doubles franchising discount for veterans

November 4, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is doubling its discount to prospective franchisees with military experience. The Veterans Day special is available now through Dec. 31 and…

Burger 21 will plant flag in Chicago

November 3, 2014

Burger 21 has signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in Chicagoland, marking the brand's entry into Illinois. Additionally, the company…

Blaze Pizza marks its debut in Jersey

November 3, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza will open its first New Jersey restaurant, in Paramus, on Nov. 6. To celebrate, the location will give away free pizzas on Nov. 7 from…

Wild Wing Cafe plans four new units in Tennessee

November 3, 2014

Wild Wing Cafe has signed a multiunit development deal with Dave McFarland, North Carolina-based restaurant owner and operator, who plans to open four new…

Menchie’s plans grand openings in Texas, Washington

November 3, 2014

Menchie’s opened its newest store over the weekend at Alamo Ranch located at 5619 W. Loop 1604 N., San Antonio. To celebrate, the location is hosting giveaways…

Newk’s Eatery plans to expand in Arkansas

November 3, 2014

Newk’s Eatery is expanding from the Southeast into the Lower Midwest with four new restaurants planned for Northwest Arkansas throughout the next couple of…

Canadian concept not named Tim Hortons or Starbucks plans to be ‘coffee authority’

November 3, 2014

Canadian-based The Second Cup coffee concept has announced a three-year strategic plan that seems to put Starbucks, Tim Hortons and McDonald’s in the…

Tossed signs University of Miami deal

October 31, 2014

The location should open on campus in Whitten Hall in time for students' return in January 2015.

Sales up, margins down as Panera continues 2.0 transformation

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 30, 2014

Comps for company stores increased 2.1 percent and 0.7 percent for franchise stores while margins declined 2 percent due to food costs and costs related to…

GRILLiT plans to add adult beverages to menu mix

October 30, 2014

Miami-based Latin-Caribbean fusion concept GRILLiT Inc. announced plans to add beer, wine and a line of margaritas and other wine-based mixed drinks to its…

Robeks opens first Philly store

October 30, 2014

Robeks announced the opening of its first traditional store at 1035 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia near the Jefferson University Hospital district.

Burger 21 continues westward expansion

October 30, 2014

Burger 21 announced its second restaurant in Arizona will open at 2855 W. Ray Road in Chandler on Nov. 3.