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Uncle Maddio’s on pace to grow more than 200% this year
June 11, 2014
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint announced a 214-percent growth rate in 2013 and expects to open 24 more restaurant this year.
read nowSmallCakes Cupcakery going global
June 11, 2014
SmallCakes Cupcakery has announced that its first International franchise location will open in the Aswaaq Mall in Dubai, under the leadership of new…
read nowSloan’s Ice Cream to expand outside of Florida
June 11, 2014
South Florida-based Sloan’s Ice Cream announced plans to expand outside of Florida this fall for the first time with a new location in San Diego’s Westfield…
read nowLa Madeleine bolsters executive team to double unit count
June 11, 2014
La Madeleine Country French Café has announced plans to double the size of its U.S. footprint in select markets. The initiative will include both corporate and…
read nowBrioche Dorée adds airport location to portfolio
June 11, 2014
Brioche Dorée, a Parisian-style urban bakery café, has signed an agreement to open at Syracuse Hancock International Airport’s Delta terminal in December.
read nowPancheros celebrates Florida opening with $1 burritos
June 11, 2014
Pancheros Mexican Grill opened its newest location this week, located in Jupiter, Fla. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will offer $1 burritos on…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café’s AUVs surpass $526K
June 10, 2014
Tropical Smoothie Café today reported its average unit volumes increased to $526,403 in 2013 — a more than 5-percent jump since 2012. The AUV represents the…
read nowNoodles & Co. franchisee acquires seven additional units
June 10, 2014
Hamra Enterprises, a Noodles & Company franchisee, announced in a news release that it has completed the purchase of seven additional franchised Noodles…
read nowUK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory
June 10, 2014
The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…
read nowZoës Kitchen Q1 comp sales up nearly 6%
June 9, 2014
Zoës Kitchen Inc. last week reported financial results for the 16 weeks ended April 21. Compared to the same period in 2013, the company reported:
read nowDickey’s Barbecue marks debut in Louisville, Ky.
June 9, 2014
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is set to make its debut in Louisville, Ky., June 12, under the leadership of David Robinson. According to a news release, Robinson is a…
read nowStarbucks donates $3M to Chinese leadership program
June 6, 2014
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz this week reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to China by announcing Starbucks Foundation’s $3 million investment throughout the…
read nowJohnny Rockets plans entry into Colombia and Tunisia
June 6, 2014
Johnny Rockets marks its 28th anniversary today, and plans to celebrate by announcing its intention to enter two new markets this year — Colombia and Tunisia.
read nowMaui Wowi Hawaiian offering franchising discount for teachers
June 6, 2014
Just in time for summer break, Maui Wowi Hawaiian has announced its Teacher Discount. The offer, which is valid until the end of August 2014, gives retired or…
read nowNoodles & Company marks 400th location milestone
June 5, 2014
Noodles & Company opened its 400th location this week. The milestone restaurant is in Fair Lawn, N.J., and operated by franchisee Mascott Corp.
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Popbar brings its dessert treats to California
June 5, 2014
New York-based Popbar, the maker of customizable popGelato, popSorbetto and YogurtPops, opened its first California location at the Anaheim Packing District on…
read nowJohnny Rockets aims at North Carolina for growth
June 5, 2014
Johnny Rockets plans to grow its footprint throughout North Carolina, with an immediate focus on Charlotte and Raleigh. The brand currently has one location in…
read nowPotbelly’s first South Dakota location set to open
June 5, 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Shop has signed an agreement that will bring its first shop to South Dakota. Currently slated to open this winter, the shop will be located…
read nowPanera’s franchise base commits to new technology platform
June 5, 2014
Panera Bread announced today that 100 percent of its franchisees have committed to Panera 2.0, a series of technologies including digital ordering and payment.
read nowOrange Leaf debuts in North Dakota
June 5, 2014
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will host a grand opening celebration June 6 in Bismarck, N.D., the brand’s first location in the state. A percentage of all sales…
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