Pollo Tropical plans Texas debut

November 15, 2013

Pollo Tropical, the Caribbean-inspired fast casual concept, will break ground on its first Texas location on Nov. 18.

Elevation Burger selects Raleigh-based agency as national marketing partner

November 15, 2013

Virginia-based burger franchise Elevation Burger has selected ­French/West/Vaughan, an independent public relations and brand communications agency, as its…

Mama Fu's opens 1st Houston location

November 14, 2013

Mama Fu's Asian House is feeding the demand in Houston for freshly prepared Asian cuisine with 18 openings in the next 10 years, the first of which will open…

Smoothie King targeting Kansas City for growth

November 14, 2013

Smoothie King Franchises Inc. is targeting Kansas City, Mo., for franchise expansion. The New Orleans-based company plans to develop an additional 25 units in…

Seafood fast casual concept expanding

November 14, 2013

The fast casual seafood restaurant Slapfish is expanding with a new franchise program focused on North America and select international markets, according to…

Garbanzo opens 1st Florida unit

November 14, 2013

Colorado-based Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill is opening its first Florida location today in Boca Raton at 7036 W. Palmetto Park Road, according to a company…

Menchie's celebrating Pennsylvania opening

November 14, 2013

Menchie's has opened its newest location in Butler, Pa., and is hosting a seven-day grand opening celebration Nov. 16-22, with free giveaways including…

Corner Bakery expanding into Arizona, Wisconsin

November 13, 2013

Wingstop opens 600th unit

November 13, 2013

Wingstop's newest restaurant in Sterling, Va., marks the chain's 600th unit, according to a company press release.

Tropical Smoothie taking on Alabama

November 12, 2013

Tropical Smoothie Café has announced plans to add 15 more locations in Alabama in the coming years. The chain, which has 11 locations throughout the state…

MOOYAH opens first unit in Baton Rouge

November 12, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has opened its first location in Baton Rouge, La., at 6555 Siegen Lane Suite 6. The Nov. 6 opening marked the brand's first…

Green Leaf's and Bananas debuts in Colorado

November 11, 2013

Two of Villa Enterprises Management's fast casual chains have been combined to mark Colorado's first Green Leaf's and Bananas joint location at the FlatIron…

Wingstop celebrates several openings

November 11, 2013

Wingstop has opened several new locations, including its second unit in Portland, Ore. The new opening is part of a multiunit development agreement with…

Pie Five sets its sights on Music City

November 11, 2013

Pie Five Pizza Co. will make its debut in Nashville, Tenn., in the early part of 2014. The brand announced today it has awarded 10 franchise units to Rich…

MOOYAH targets Midwest

November 8, 2013

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes has announced a focused growth plan targeting Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois. The chain has enlisted the…

The Pizza Studio opening 20 units in San Diego

November 7, 2013

Los Angeles' The Pizza Studio will expand into San Diego County after signing a multi-unit development agreement for 20 new locations with veteran restaurant…

Maui Wowi doubles discount for veteran franchisees

November 7, 2013

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is continuing its efforts to support veterans by bringing back its "double discount" off the franchise fee during the months of November and…

Corner Bakery honors top franchisees

November 7, 2013

Corner Bakery Café this week named CB Rest Holdings of Boca Raton, Fla., as Franchise Partner of the Year, while Buon Hospitality of Pleasanton, Calif., was…

Einstein Bros. opening 30 non-traditional units

November 7, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels has added 30 new licensed locations across the country over the past nine months, accelerating the restaurant brand's successful growth…

Uncle Maddio's signs 5-unit deal for Southeast Alabama

November 6, 2013

Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint has signed a 5-unit franchise development agreement for Southeast Alabama.