Korilla BBQ parks it at new storefront location

October 24, 2014

Korilla BBQ, which got its start as a food truck, also plans to launch three additional stores in the Upper East Side, Financial District, and Brooklyn.

Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

October 24, 2014

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

Blaze Pizza plans entry into Florida

October 24, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will soon be coming to Florida with plans to open eight locations in the state by the end of 2015. 

Big Apple Bagels opens new store in Indiana

October 24, 2014

The new location at 2049 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Lafayette is two miles away from the previous location.

Panda Express opens first restaurant in Dubai

October 23, 2014

Gourmet Gulf will open a second branch at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence later this year, according to the report.

Billy Sims' key to growth: Stay true, keep it simple

Since 2004, Oklahoma-based chain Billy Sims Barbecue has grown to 40 locations in five states. What's the secret to the brand's success?

Costa Vida set to open first Seattle store

October 23, 2014

Costa Vida will break into the Seattle metropolitan market when it opens a new restaurant at 1900 S. Commons, Suite A in Federal Way on Nov. 17.

Restaurant group secures financing for Corner Bakery Cafe expansion

October 23, 2014

MX Restaurants and Bakeries Inc. has secured a $5.6 million loan from GE Capital's Franchise Finance to pay off short-term debt related to a recent acquisition…

Franchise Rankings names 10 best franchises

October 23, 2014

Franchiserankings.com announced rankings for Best Overall Franchises and Best Food Franchises for October 2014..

Jamba Juice launches Chicagoland hiring push

October 22, 2014

Jamba Juice will be hosting a Jamba Hiring Day in the Chicago area on Oct. 24 to identify and recruit candidates for Jamba team member or store personnel…

Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite announce SoCal expansion plans

October 22, 2014

Planet Smoothie and Tasti D-Lite plan to open dozens of locations together in Southern California.

Togo's opens two new California units

October 22, 2014

Togo's Eateries will open two new units in Los Banos and Brawley before the end of October.

Juice It Up! nabs spot on 'Next 300 Franchise Chains' list

October 22, 2014

Juice It Up! has recorded two years of net sales growth, with a 50-percent increase over the past 25 months.

Burger 21 on the hunt for Greater Washington DC franchisees

October 22, 2014

Burger 21 hopes to expand its footprint in Maryland, Virginia and Downtown Washington, DC.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian eyes California for expansion

October 22, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is expanding its footprint in California by adding new franchise units to its current count of 55.

Top Round partners with franchise group to grow nationally

October 22, 2014

Top Round, which opened in L.A. in June 2013, is looking to grow in that market, New York, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

Corner Bakery set to open first Idaho location

October 21, 2014

The restaurant is owned and operated by Ben Eramya of Feast Northwest LLC, which plans to open another cafe in Boise near the Boise Towne Square Mall early…

Dickey's opens six new units

October 21, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the openings of six new locations in Texas, New Mexico, California and Maryland.

Planet Smoothie seeks Florida franchisees

October 21, 2014

The company is looking for franchise partners to expand in the six Orlando areas, as well as Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ocala and Lakeland.

Uncle Maddio's inks first deal in the Northeast

October 21, 2014

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has awarded its first multiunit franchise agreement deal in the Northeast, with five units planned for Pittsburgh within the next…