March 5, 2008
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cold Stone Creamery, part of the Kahala Corp. family of brands, has reached an agreement with Cold Stone ApS to open more than 40 stores…
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LAKEWOOD, Calif. — Corner Bakery Cafe has partnered with Roland Spongberg and the WKS Bakery Cafe Inc. family to bring Corner Bakery locations to the Phoenix…
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the signing of a multiunit development agreement with Wendy and Skyler Steele to franchise…
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BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced plans to open three airport bakeries in 2008, beginning with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, which…
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DENVER — Spicy Pickle has acquired four locations in Denver from former franchisees, bringing the company-owned restaurant total to five, the company has…
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TORONTO, Ontario — Yogen Früz, a frozen yogurt chain with 1,100 stores in more than 20 countries, has signed a master franchisee agreement with Toyoda Sangyo…
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brand Capital, a private equity firm focused on emerging fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, has announced the completed…
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CORALVILLE, Iowa — Greg Poling has joined Panchero's Mexican Grill as the chain's director of franchise sales, the company announced. Poling joins the…
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DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced five of its franchisees recently signed leases for new locations.
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DALLAS — Wingstop had a record year for franchise sales in 2007, closing agreements on 145 stores, the company has announced. The 145 stores include…
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METROPOLIS, Ill. — Burgers-N-Cream Franchising International Inc. has signed its first franchise agreement for a location in Cool Springs, Tenn., the company…
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — La Salsa Mexican Grill has named Odette Valles as La Salsa Franchisee of the Year for 2007. Valles was the first La Salsa franchisee…
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ATLANTA — FOCUS Brands Inc. has announced the opening of several Schlotzsky's locations in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, South Africa and Jordan, set to take place…
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LAS VEGAS — On Feb. 17, Hurricane Grill & Wings will open its newest restaurant location in Las Vegas, the second of five stores scheduled to open there…
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BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's Enterprises Inc. has announced that it has acquired Triangle Bagels Inc., a franchisee of 14 Bruegger's bakery-cafes in North…
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The Detroit News: The first of three Taco Del Mar locations in southeast Michigan has opened and the chain is looking for additional franchisees to helm up to…
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RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — Panera Bread has announced a new agreement with Covelli Enterprises, dba Flapan LLC, to develop 10 bakery-cafés in the Florida counties…
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RED BANK, N.J. — Zebu Forno has announced the promotion of Danielle M. De Angelo to training specialist. De Angelo has served as manager of Zebu's flagship…
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DENVER — Spicy Pickle has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant-development agreement for Houston, bringing the total number of franchises sold up to…
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BOSTON — UFood Restaurant Group Inc. has announced the sale of a multiunit restaurant agreement to a franchise developer in Chicago. The franchisee has an…
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