Bruegger's to re-enter Seattle market

August 24, 2009

Breugger's once had 22 stores in the Seattle area in the mid-1990s. But the company was sold, and new owners closed the local shops, according to a story in…

Wahoo's names Tom Orbe VP

August 24, 2009

Wahoo's Fish Taco has appointed Tom Orbe as vice president, responsible for the company's franchise program. Orbe, a Wahoo's franchisee, brings extensive…

UFood closes Salt Lake City restaurant

August 23, 2009

UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced today that its Salt Lake City franchisee has terminated the operation of the UFood Grill Restaurant in the city, as a…

Lime Fresh hires former Starbucks official

August 23, 2009

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill has hired former Starbucks director of new store development, Angela Kenyon as Lime's new VP of development to help the Lime concept…

Kagle resigns from Jamba board

August 16, 2009

Robert C. Kagle has resigned from the board of directors of Emeryville, Calif.-based Jamba Inc., effective immediately, the company has announced.   Kagle…

Sandella's opens San Diego County franchise market

August 13, 2009

Sandella's Flatbread Cafe franchise opportunities are now available in locations throughout San Diego County.   Carolyn Cohen and Stephen Crystal hold the…

Qdoba targets Central Ohio for growth

August 13, 2009

Now that Baja Fresh has left the Central Ohio region, Qdoba has plans to further develop the region.   According to an article in The Columbus Dispatch, Qdoba…

Beautiful Brands launches Greenz franchise program

August 13, 2009

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has officially launched its franchise program for Dallas-based Greenz, the company has announced. BBI is currently…

FOCUS parent looks to add new brands

August 13, 2009

Roark Capital Group, parent company of FOCUS Brands and its Schlotzsky's, Carvel and Cinnabon chains, could invest more money this year than in its previous…

Red Mango builds Austin, Texas, presence

August 12, 2009

Red Mango has plans to develop six new units in the Austin, Texas, market as part of a franchise development agreement the company has signed with Ramiro…

Nestle Toll House Cafe views Canada, Middle East as priority growth markets

August 9, 2009

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip, a dessert café and bakery, is offering exclusive master franchising opportunities and area developer franchise agreements in…

Fast Food Chain Maintains Training Excellence with Online Tests

Maintaining consistency of quality and service within a chain of fast food restaurants takes constant vigilance. Restaurant managers need to understand food…

Friendly's opens fast casual concept

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

Friendly's Express will offer core menu items, shorter wait times and smaller check averages.

Red Mango opens in 30 Rock

August 3, 2009

Red Mango's first location under a new 10-year master licensee agreement with Sodexo Inc. has opened on the second floor of New York City's Rockefeller Plaza.

Which Wich founder opens burger joint

August 2, 2009

Jeff Sinelli, the founder and owner of Dallas-based Which Wich, has opened a new restaurant concept in May focused on Mexican-style burgers.    The…

Retail Brand Group gets into burger biz

RBG launches The Original Burger Company set to debut on three college campuses this fall.

Smashburger blows into Windy City

July 29, 2009

Smashburger has announced yet another franchise deal, this time with Chicago caterer Food for Thought Enterprises through their development arm, Smash Illinois…

Bearclaw Coffee, Mr Pita to open co-branded locations

July 28, 2009

Bearclaw Coffee Co. has formed a strategic co-branding alliance with Askar Brands, parent company of Papa Romano's Pizza, Mr. Pita Sandwiches, Stucchi's Ice…

First Black-eyed Pea Express opens

July 28, 2009

The first Black-eyed Pea Express restaurant has opened in Austin featuring a streamlined menu of home-style items that are prepared in just 3-5 minutes. …

Shane's Rib Shack to provide ownership opportunities

July 26, 2009

Shane's Rib Shack is extending beyond the traditional franchise model to help those looking to become a Shane's owner/operator.   Shane's is offering to…