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Tasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO named to IFA Hall of Fame
February 16, 2012
James H. Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie, has been named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame. The…
read nowSaladworks opens sixth Delaware location
February 15, 2012
Saladworks is opening its sixth Delaware location in Middletown. Saladworks will celebrate the opening of its Middletown location by offering $5 salads to all…
read nowCalifornia Tortilla rebrands airport locations to Burrito Elito
February 14, 2012
California Tortilla has unveiled Burrito Elito, a sister concept that will debut in Boston Logan and Philadelphia airports.
read nowUnited Supermarkets, Red Mango test in-store concept
February 13, 2012
United Supermarkets has announced a strategic relationship with Red Mango to test an in-store concept offering healthy frozen yogurt and smoothies to its…
read nowCharley's Grilled Subs beefs up international presence
February 13, 2012
Charley’s Grilled Subs, a 454-unit restaurant chain, has grown to 15 restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, the most recent of which opened Jan. 19 at the…
read nowbd's Mongolian Grill opens first Pennsylvania location
February 13, 2012
bd’s Mongolian Grill is heating up Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene with the opening of its newest restaurant Monday.
read nowDickey's Barbecue pit to open Nebraska restaurant
February 12, 2012
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Kearney, Neb., this spring by franchise operator Richard Cochran and his wife Cheryl.
read nowFormer Burger King CEO signs on with UK-based LEON
February 12, 2012
Brad Blum, the former CEO of Burger King and Olive Garden Italian Restaurants, has joined the board of LEON, a London-based restaurant concept, as an investor…
read nowCosi signs on industry veteran as consultant
February 9, 2012
Cosi Inc. has entered into an agreement with Brad Blum, owner of BLUM Growth Fund, to provide consulting services related to branding, product development…
read nowGarbanzo Mediterranean Grill forms growth partnership with Gemini Investors
February 8, 2012
Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has announced a partnership with Wellesley, Mass.-based private equity firm Gemini Investors to grow the chain.
read nowBeautiful Brands adds create-your-own sushi concept to portfolio
February 8, 2012
Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the official franchise launch of its new fast casual concept, Sushi Freak. The create-your-own sushi concept…
read nowFazoli's sets January sales record
February 7, 2012
Fazoli’s is off to a running start in 2012 with record same-store sales growth in January.
read nowPanera Bread reaches 1,500-store milestone with Manhattan opening
February 6, 2012
Panera Bread has announced the opening of its 1,500th bakery-cafe and its first in Manhattan at Seventh Avenue and 29th Street.
read nowBuffalo Wild Wings taps eSite for business intelligence solution
February 5, 2012
Business intelligence firm eSite has partnered with Buffalo Wild Wings to help the restaurant chain expand beyond 1,000 locations by 2013.
read nowBaja Fresh returns to Windy City
February 1, 2012
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Niles, Ill. The 2,100-square-foot Baja Fresh is owned and operated by…
read nowYO!Sushi to open U.S. locations
February 1, 2012
London-based YO!Sushi signed its first U.S. franchisee in 2011 and plans to open its first two American locations this year in Washington, D.C., with leases…
read nowAsian Box to debut in San Francisco
February 1, 2012
San Francisco-based FK Restaurants & Hospitality will debut its fast casual Asian Box concept in Palo Alto, Calif., this month. The restaurant, inspired by…
read nowTogo's to open 28 units in 2012
February 1, 2012
Togo’s Eateries Inc. experienced an unprecedented year of growth in 2011 with the signing of 23 agreements for new restaurants and the opening of seven new…
read nowQdoba reaches 600-store milestone
January 31, 2012
Qdoba Mexican Grill will celebrate the grand opening of its 600th restaurant in Roseville, Mich., on Feb. 6. To celebrate the milestone, the restaurant, which…
read nowPanchero's Mexican Grill names inaugural Franchisee of the Year
January 31, 2012
For the first time in company history, Panchero's Mexican Grill has named a Franchisee of the Year winner.
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