Salsarita's opens in Charlotte airport

March 19, 2008

Charlotte Business Journal: Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has opened at the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. The 800-square-foot restaurant is in concourse…

Chicken Dijon inks multiunit deal

March 17, 2008

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Chicken Dijon Rotisserie & Grill, the 14-year-old southern California-based restaurant chain, has announced a multiunit franchise…

Spicy Pickle inks multiunit Texas franchise deal

March 17, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced that it recently sold the rights to develop seven locations in San Antonio, Texas.   The sale of the restaurant-development…

Buffalo Wild Wings opens 500th restaurant

March 16, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS — Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. has announced the opening of its 500th restaurant nationwide, a franchised location in Grand Blanc, Mich.   "This is a…

Cousins Subs reveals '07 success, '08 growth plans

March 11, 2008

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. — Cousins Subs Systems Inc. has announced a successful year in 2007 and growth plans for 2008. In 2007, the sub chain celebrated its 35th…

Baker Bros American Deli

Baker Bros American Deli strives for service.

Camille's opens first NYC location

March 9, 2008

TULSA, OKLA — Camille's Sidewalk Café has opened its first restaurant in New York City, the company has announced.   The new location is at 142 E. 43rd St.

Cold Stone to open in Scandinavia

March 5, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, part of the Kahala Corp. family of brands, has reached an agreement with Cold Stone ApS to open more than 40 stores…

Corner Bakery Cafe inks Phoenix franchise deal

March 5, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Calif. — Corner Bakery Cafe has partnered with Roland Spongberg and the WKS Bakery Cafe Inc. family to bring Corner Bakery locations to the Phoenix…

Einstein Bros. Bagels signs Ga., S.C. franchise deal

March 5, 2008

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Wendy and Skyler Steele to franchise…

Controlling fast casual growth

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

When it comes to brand expansion, patience, persistence make the difference.

Bruegger's to open more airport locations

February 28, 2008

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced plans to open three airport bakeries in 2008, beginning with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, which…

Spicy Pickle acquires four franchised locations

February 27, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has acquired four locations in Denver from former franchisees, bringing the company-owned restaurant total to five, the company has…

Yogen Früz to add 60 Japan locations

February 26, 2008

TORONTO, Ontario — Yogen Früz, a frozen yogurt chain with 1,100 stores in more than 20 countries, has signed a master franchisee agreement with Toyoda Sangyo…

Brand Capital purchases Sonoma Chicken Coop

February 24, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brand Capital, a private equity firm focused on emerging fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, has announced the completed…

Poling joins Panchero's as franchise director

February 21, 2008

CORALVILLE, Iowa — Greg Poling has joined Panchero's Mexican Grill as the chain's director of franchise sales, the company announced.   Poling joins the…

Spicy Pickle to enter Fla., Okla. and N.Y.

February 20, 2008

DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced five of its franchisees recently signed leases for new locations.

Wingstop sets '07 franchise-sales record

February 19, 2008

DALLAS — Wingstop had a record year for franchise sales in 2007, closing agreements on 145 stores, the company has announced.   The 145 stores include…

Burgers-N-Cream inks first franchise deal

February 19, 2008

METROPOLIS, Ill. — Burgers-N-Cream Franchising International Inc. has signed its first franchise agreement for a location in Cool Springs, Tenn., the company…

La Salsa, Baja Fresh name franchisees of '07

February 18, 2008

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — La Salsa Mexican Grill has named Odette Valles as La Salsa Franchisee of the Year for 2007.   Valles was the first La Salsa franchisee…