Summit to tackle marketing, branding challenges

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

August 30, 2007

According to Fast Casual's 2007 Benchmark Study, 76 percent of respondents said they market to local businesses.   While marketing at the local level is a…

Focus Brands, Roark Capital complete Moe's purchase

August 29, 2007

ATLANTA — Focus Brands, an Atlanta-based franchisor and affiliate of Roark Capital, has announced the completion of the previously announced purchase of Moe's…

Franktitude sells first franchise location

August 29, 2007

MIAMI — Gourmet hot dog chain Franktitude has announced the sale of its first franchise location near Miami. The company's goal is to sign 24 more franchise…

Port City Java signs Dubai development deal

August 29, 2007

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Port City Java has announced it has signed a development agreement with the Dubai-based Almahmoud Group to develop the Port City Java brand…

Baker Bros signs five-unit Texas deal

August 28, 2007

DALLAS — Baker Bros American Deli announced it has signed a second area-development agreement to open five more franchise units in western Texas. The two…

Johnnie's Dog House to offer franchise opportunities

August 27, 2007

PHILADELPHIA — Todd S. Chusid, founder and CEO of Johnnie's Dog House, has announced plans to franchise the eatery in an effort to become a nationally…

Mid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar

August 27, 2007

BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…

Charley's Grilled Subs

August 26, 2007

Built on a Philadelphia tradition.

City Wok expands to N.C.

August 22, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — City Wok, a southern California-based fast-casual Chinese restaurant chain, announced that it has signed a multi-unit franchise…

Sandella's tackles Virginia

August 21, 2007

REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has closed a multiunit franchising deal to bring 10 locations to Virginia. The first store is slated to open in early…

Quiznos suit alleges 'Ponzi scheme' actions

August 20, 2007

Blue MauMau: Justin M. Klein, lead attorney for the U.S. class-action suit against the Quiznos sandwich chain, has stated in the complaint that…

Bar-B-Cutie launches national ad campaign

August 20, 2007

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bar-B-Cutie company officials have announced the launch of a national and regional television campaign to increase brand development. …

Caribou launches franchise program

August 19, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS — Caribou Coffee has initiated its domestic-franchising program in the United States with the signing of a domestic-development agreement for…

Starbucks to enter Russia

August 19, 2007

International Herald Tribune: Starbucks will open its first location in Russia next month after a decade of delays that included losing its trademark rights in…

Franchise Concepts completes Rising Roll takeover

August 16, 2007

ATLANTA — Franchising Concepts has announced its acquisition of the remaining ownership of Rising Roll Gourmet from Rising Brands LLC.   Rising Roll…

A capstone of collaboration

August 16, 2007

The 2007 Fast Casual Executive Summit aims for atmosphere of sharing.

Sandella's expands into Southern California

August 14, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's Flatbread has secured a master franchise agreement in Southern California with franchise veteran Marc Hughston, the company…

Craig Hopkins joins Baja Fresh as franchise development VP

August 13, 2007

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Craig Hopkins has joined Baja Fresh as its vice president of franchise development and real estate, the company announced.   …

Daphne's Greek Café opens quick-serve location

August 13, 2007

SAN DIEGO — Daphne's Greek Café opened its new quick-service concept, Daphne's Greek Express, at San Diego State University.   Located in the food court of…

Sandella's makes R&I Top 400

August 13, 2007

WEST REDDING, Conn. — Sandella's, the 125-plus-unit flatbread fast-casual chain, secured the 301st spot on the annual Restaurant and Institution's Top 40…