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.

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…

Chipotle's strong showing demonstrates fast food 'out of touch' with consumers, says Ells

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

October 21, 2014

The 20-something brand has demonstrated it can spend more on ingredients, charge a fair price and generate outstanding business results, the co-CEO says.

Modmarket continues Lone Star expansion

October 20, 2014

Modmarket anticipates opening two additional Texas locations in Q1 2015.

Ice cream sandwich concept headed to Cupertino, other California markets

October 16, 2014

CREAM, a San Francisco-based dessert franchise that specializes in ice cream sandwiches, has signed a multiunit development agreement with existing franchisee…

Amsterdam Falafelshop opens first Northern Virginia unit

October 16, 2014

Amsterdam Falafelshop is also seeking to expand in markets including Baltimore; Atlanta; the Carolinas; Miami; Tampa; New York; Philadelphia; Richmond…