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Paradise Bakery plans expansion push
June 28, 2007
Arizona Republic: Paradise Bakery & Cafe said June 27 that it plans to nearly double the number of its restaurants by the end of 2008. The move comes seven…
read nowPenn Station to add 5 Columbus locations
June 27, 2007
Cincinnati — Penn Station East Coast Subs has finalized expansion plans for 5 additional locations in the Columbus, Ohio, area, the company announced. Penn…
read nowGarden Fresh president resigns
June 25, 2007
SAN DIEGO — David Qualls, longtime president and chief financial officer of Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., parent company of Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes…
read nowSandella's Flatbread to expand in California
June 24, 2007
REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread recently closed a multi-unit franchising deal with Vahe and Harry Karamardian for the development of five new Southern…
read nowuWink to expand in Canada
June 24, 2007
LOS ANGELES — uWink Inc., developer of digital media entertainment software and an interactive restaurant concept, has announced plans for the creation of…
read nowPanera Bread purchases 32 franchise locations
June 21, 2007
ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Company announced June 22 that it has purchased 32 franchise-operated bakery-cafes and the area development rights for certain markets…
read nowChicken chains expand in California
June 21, 2007
San Francisco Examiner: A franchise of El Pollo Loco will be opening five new stores in California's San Mateo County and four in San Francisco by the end of…
read nowFatburger eyes China market
June 20, 2007
CattleNetwork: Fast casual chain Fatburger has plans to expand into China within the next year. Expansion plans for the California-based chain involve the…
read nowBakery café Zebu Forno launches franchise program
June 20, 2007
RED BANK, N.J. — Zebu Forno, a European-style bakery and café, has announced plans to expand through the sale of franchises in other parts of New Jersey and…
read nowQuiznos investor bets on gourmet burgers
June 19, 2007
Chain Leader: Quiznos investor Cervantes Capital is launching another fast-casual restaurant concept: high-end burgers. The concept, Smashburger, will let…
read nowFour chains partner to build franchise interest
June 18, 2007
Saladworks, Nathan's Famous, Carvel and Philly Soft Pretzel have teamed up on franchise seminars designed to boost franchise interest. Each of the chains are…
read nowRecord sales reported at Kansas Bar-B-Cutie
June 18, 2007
HAYS, Kan. — Record sales were reported at the Hays, Kan., grand opening of fast-casual chain Bar-B-Cutie. The opening marks the company's 13th location. …
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Q & A with Chris McCracken
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
The curtain is open for Planet Smoothie to take center stage.
read nowSandella's set for Nevada expansion
June 17, 2007
REDDING, Conn. — Fast casual flatbread chain Sandella's has secured in April its first master-franchise agreement for Nevada. Dan Rowe and Stephen Crystal of…
read nowPanera inks California expansion deal
June 17, 2007
St. Louis Business Journal: Panera Bread Co. announced that it has formed an agreement with a new, four-member franchise group to develop 12 bakery-cafes in…
read nowWingstop hits one-billion mark
June 11, 2007
DALLAS — Wingstop has announced that it has served one-billion chicken wings to customers spanning 27 states. "We know that both customers and critics have…
read nowJamba Inc. reports Q1 results
June 11, 2007
EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Jamba Inc., parent company of Jamba Juice, reported June 11 financial results for the fiscal first quarter, ended May 1, 2007. …
read nowFazoli's owners unveil changes
June 10, 2007
Kentucky Herald-Leader: Sun Capital Partners, which bought Italian fast-casual chain Fazoli's eight moths ago, is working to put the chain back on a growth…
read nowGreen Tango to offer franchise opportunities
June 10, 2007
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham, N.C.-based Green Tango Fresh Chopped Salads has announced that franchise opportunities are now available. Green Tango serves fresh…
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