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Seattle-based sushi chain expanding through Cali
October 3, 2013
RKF, a real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, has secured three first-to-market California locations for…
read nowRoark Capital's chairman to speak about 'state of franchising'
October 3, 2013
Steven Romaniello, International Franchise Association chairman and managing director of Roark Capital, will speak Oct. 8 in Atlanta at a luncheon for the…
read nowGLAZE opens 4th unit
October 2, 2013
GLAZE Teriyaki Grill is bringing its Seattle-style teriyaki to New York City's Midtown West, opening this month at 60 W. 56th St.
read nowU-Swirl acquires Josie's Frozen Yogurt
October 2, 2013
U-Swirl Inc. has acquired the business assets of Josie's Frozen Yogurt LLC. The acquisition of all intellectual property and worldwide franchise and license…
read nowMexican fast casual opens with new design, menu
October 2, 2013
With a more modern, upscale store concept, Taquerias Arandas has opened a new location in Baytown, Texas, according to a company press release.
read nowIFA adopts plan to strengthen franchise relations
October 1, 2013
The International Franchise Association board of directors has adopted recommendations to develop ways to strengthen franchise relations. The recommendations…
read nowBurgerFi opens in Michigan
October 1, 2013
BurgerFi has opened its latest location in Ann Arbor, Mich., near the University of Michigan. The more than 4,000-square-foot location is the state's first and…
read nowRobeks coming to Philadelphia
October 1, 2013
Robeks, a fruit smoothie and fresh-squeezed juice franchise with more than 100 locations, is coming to Philadelphia, with plans to develop 37 stores in the…
read nowFast casual Indian, Asian concept opens 10th unit
October 1, 2013
Masala Wok's stir fry is now available at a second location in the Houston area at 2735 Town Center Blvd., in Sugarland, Texas.
read nowMcAlister's Deli delivers 13th straight quarter of growth
September 30, 2013
McAlister's Deli has announced a same-store sales increase of 4.9 percent during the third quarter of 2013. In addition, year-to-date, same-store sales are at…
read nowYoFresh Yogurt Café looking for new franchisees
September 30, 2013
Boston-based YoFresh Yogurt Café has opened three new franchised shops in the past several weeks, YoFresh Founder Chris Gregoris, said in a press release. He…
read nowPIADA receives investment to fund growth
September 27, 2013
PIADA Italian Street Food, a fast casual Italian eatery based in Columbus, Ohio, announced that Catterton Partners, a consumer-focused private equity firm, has…
read nowBrigadier General franchising Wingstop in Northern Virginia
September 27, 2013
Wingstop is expanding throughout Northern Virginia. The 591-unit wing chain recently signed a multi-unit development agreement with Brigadier General Joseph…
read nowKentucky Orange Leafs supporting local farmers
September 27, 2013
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Lexington, Ky., will host a celebration Oct. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to kick off a partnership with Udderly Kentucky.
read nowPie Five plans expansion into Houston market
September 27, 2013
Pie Five Pizza Company, which made its debut in 2011 in the Dallas market, is planning a "major expansion" into Houston.
read nowSmashburger honors top operators and franchisees
September 25, 2013
Smashburger has announced the recipients of its annual awards, including Franchisee of The Year, which were presented to seven franchise groups and corporate…
read nowFormer Starbucks exec named Pret A Manger's U.S. president
September 25, 2013
Pret A Manger has announced Robert Naylor as president of U.S. operations. Naylor comes to Pret with more than 30 years of retail experience, most recently…
read nowFranchise Association releases new Obamacare guide
September 25, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…
read nowRobeks posts 21 months of sales increases
September 25, 2013
Robeks has reported 21 consecutive months of same-store sales increases. Through August, average store revenue is up 9 percent compared to 2012, according to…
read nowMcAlister's opening in Abilene, Texas
September 24, 2013
McAlister's Deli is opening Monday in Abilene, Texas, at 3318 South Clack Street. To celebrate the opening and introduce McAlister's to the local community…
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