The power of small numbers

by Janet Eden-Harris — CMO & SVP Strategy, Market Force

“As long as repeat business is important, and as long as customers have a chance to go somewhere else, employees must deliver high levels of satisfaction for a…

PhaseNext Hospitality to open Buffalo Wild Wings, Smashburger units

August 1, 2010

PhaseNext Hospitality has signed franchise agreements with both Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. and Smashburger to open the two restaurants in October on the Fort…

Jamba Inc. refranchises 13 Calif. locations

August 1, 2010

Jamba Inc. has announced the sale of 13 restaurants in Santa Cruz, Temecula, and Chico/Redding, Calif., all of which were purchased by franchise operators with…

Sushi rolls (slowly) into fast casual

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What might seem an odd fit for fast casual’s price point and service style, finds some solid ground.

Indian fast casual Chutney Joes to franchise

July 29, 2010

Chutney Joe’s has announced today the official launch of its franchise program. The announcement reflects the restaurant's local consumer appeal and global…

Extreme Pita puts a ‘wrap’ on the Middle East

July 29, 2010

Extreme Pita and Purblendz have announced the signing of its first international agreement in Muscat, Oman (Sultanate of Oman).

Jamba Juice completes sale of 25 Wash. locations

July 28, 2010

Jamba Inc. has completed the sale of 25 restaurants in Washington to existing franchisee Prudence Swann, principal of PB Swann LLC. The agreement includes a…

Baja Fresh, Canyons Burger merge to make new Fresh Mex burger concept

July 27, 2010

Fresh Enterprises has merged two of its premier brands and announced the opening of its first dual restaurant concept in the town of Bozeman, Mont. Baja Fresh…

Five Guys continues to expand

July 26, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has continued to hone its growth strategy, with plans to open new stores in San Jose, Calif. and East Lansing, Mich.

Tito's to welcome third New Jersey location

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July 26, 2010

In late September, Tito's Burritos will open its third New Jersey location in Ridgewood.

Fast Casual Executive Summit to shake up industry segment

July 26, 2010

With the theme of Shaken, Not Stirred, the 2010 Fast Casual Executive Summit has been designed to take restaurant-industry operators out of their comfort zones…

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to launch c-store format

July 25, 2010

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants Inc. has announced a new effort to cut costs with a non-traditional offering that will enable franchisees to open convenience…

Canadian burrito chain to expand in Middle East

July 25, 2010

The Canadian burrito chain Mucho Burrito will open its first location in the Middle East later this year in Oman. Mucho Burrito executives recently entered…

Industry veterans to launch gourmet burger brand

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Ed Rensi and Tom Dentice have nearly 100 years of combined restaurant industry experience. Now, the duo is taking what they've learned to Tom & Eddie's, a…

People - The threshold to success

by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America

As CEO of a predominately franchised chain of restaurants, I often challenge my team to examine the differences between the high and low restaurant sales…

Seattle’s Best opens first franchise location

July 18, 2010

SeattleNY LLC., a franchisee of Seattle’s Best Coffee, has opened a new Seattle’s Best Coffee kiosk located at the newly renovated Manhattan Mall.

UFood Grill signs 35-unit franchise deal

July 14, 2010

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has partnered with Congusto LP of Arlington, Texas, to open 35 new UFood Grill locations in the Southwest United States.

First Bistro Babusan location opens in Dallas

July 13, 2010

Bistro Babusan – Fresh Asian Fusion has opened its first location in a northern suburb of Dallas.

Barberitos hires Bruce Holzman as VP, franchise sales

July 13, 2010

A former franchise professional for some of the nation’s top emerging chains, Bruce Holzman has joined Mexican cantina Barberitos as vice president of…

Five Guys to open in LaGuardia airport

July 13, 2010

Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open a location Thursday at LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal Building, with a grand opening event set to offer airport…