Flippin’ Pizza signs new franchisee in Maryland

June 27, 2011

Flippin' Pizza, the 13-unit fast casual New York-style pizza concept, has signed a franchise agreement with foodservice veteran Brett Silver to transfer three…

Schlotzsky’s gains growth momentum

June 23, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed 75 franchise agreements for a total of 25 restaurants that will each house the Schlotzsky’s, Cinnabon and Carvel…

Bruegger’s to develop Virginia Beach market

June 22, 2011

Bruegger’s Enterprises Inc. has announced a development agreement with Virginia Bagels LLC to open six bakeries in Virginia Beach, Va., and surrounding…

Tulsa-based FreshBerry, CherryBerry chains join forces

June 21, 2011

Beautiful Brands International (BBI), parent company of Tulsa-based FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt, has announced an agreement with owners of Tulsa-based CherryBerry…

Beautiful Brands signs 25-unit deal for Smallcakes

June 20, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced an agreement with multi-unit developers, Brad and Francy Bauer, to open 25 new Smallcakes A Cupcakery stores in…

BUBBA burger opens first BUBBA burger Grill

June 20, 2011

BUBBA burger, the No. 1 selling retail, frozen branded burger in America, has opened its first BUBBA burger Grill restaurant in Jacksonville, Fla. The…

Fazoli’s ramps up franchise effort with new hire

June 19, 2011

With a new menu, new prototype and a new service style driving a sales turnaround, Fazoli’s has announced the addition of James Franks as vice president of…

Jamba Juice continues South Korean expansion

June 15, 2011

South Koreans now have a fifth Jamba Juice location to score their daily juice fixes. The store opened in Seocho, a popular residential and commercial district…

Quiznos signs major deal for Brazilian expansion

June 15, 2011

As part of Quiznos' international development initiative, the chain has signed a master franchise agreement that calls for the development of 200 restaurants…

Chicago welcomes Tossed

June 14, 2011

Tossed, home of garden fresh salads, crepe wraps and sandwiches, announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with a Chicago ownership team.

Starbucks lets Android users pay via phone

June 14, 2011

Portland store serves wine and beer.

Big Game Brands adds new fro-yo concept to portfolio

June 13, 2011

Atlanta-based Big Game Brands, formally Raving Brands, has added Cowlicks Yogurt and Floats to its portfolio.

Coal Burger concept heads to Texas

June 12, 2011

Just a few months after its launch, fast casual concept Coal Burger is set to open its second location in Woodlands, Texas's Town Center.

Saladworks signs multi-unit deal in Boston

June 9, 2011

Saladworks has announced an agreement with a multi-unit developer to open three stores over the next three years in Boston.

FREEBIRDS: Halfway to 100

June 8, 2011

FREEBIRDS World Burrito has announced the June 15 opening of its latest restaurant in Ventura, Calif., marking the company’s 50th location overall.

Au Bon Pain launches rebranding initiative

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 7, 2011

In conjunction with the acceleration of its national expansion strategy, 318-unit Au Bon Pain is launching a major café remodeling program. Under this…

Quiznos to enter Florida c-store locations

June 5, 2011

Quiznos has signed an agreement with Hess, the largest independent gasoline-convenience retailer, to open more than 50 Quiznos restaurants inside Hess…

Saladworks CEO honored as ‘CEO Of The Year’

June 2, 2011

Saladworks CEO John Scardapane has been chosen as 'Chief Executive Officer Of The Year' by SmartCEO magazine.

Starbucks acquires full ownership of Central, South & Western China locations

June 2, 2011

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the signing of a contractual agreement with Maxim’s Caterers Ltd., its long-time joint-venture partner in South China…

Epic Burger to open third location

June 1, 2011

Epic Burger is scheduled to open its third location June 13 in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop. In addition to its newest West Loop location, Epic Burger has…