Schlotzsky's expands in Georgia

November 16, 2016

Schlotzsky's needs you if you're a qualified franchise operator looking to open a Georgia location of the chain. Specifically, the chain is interested in…

Blaze Pizza opens 2 new Louisiana locations

November 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza extended is extending its roots deep down into the watery land in and around the Big Easy, along with another in Shreveport, according to a press…

Smiling Moose adds 'Mo' to menu

November 16, 2016

Smiling Moose Rocky Mountain Deli's hit hot cheese, meat and vegetable sandwiches are popular items, which is the chain is adding two new Mo! Sandwiches to its…

Three ways to get maximum power out of direct mail

by Mike Tinz — Vice President of Franchise Sales, Money Mailer

Tech may be all the talk, but one of the lowest tech approaches to promoting your brand, direct mail, is still not only effective but competitive with most…

Blimpie's Hot Heroes chase the winter chill away

November 11, 2016

Winter is no match for Blimpie's Hot Heroes, and the concept released three Hot Heroes (the Meatball Parmigiana, the Sicilian Panini and the Cuban) just in…

Gyroville announces new menu items

November 10, 2016

A little slice of Philly has invaded Gyroville with tasty results, so Gyroville has taken the result and launched a new LTO that is a Mediterranean version of…

100,000 burritos raises Go Burritos to franchise level

November 10, 2016

North Carolina-based Go Burrito is ready to franchise after three years of growth, according to a news release. The concept's owners, Mikey and Lily Wetzel…

Dickey's holds art contest to celebrate 75th anniversary

November 9, 2016

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 75th anniversary by asking artists to submit works for two large-scale murals that will become permanent features…

Blaze Pizza opens new Chicago-area location

November 9, 2016

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza is opening a new Chicagoland location in Orland Park on Nov. 14, according to a press release.

How Firehouse Subs turbocharged email marketing results

As Firehouse Subs shows, automation and segmentation pack a powerful one-two punch that creates a personal experience for subscribers and top-notch results for…

Wienerschnitzel honors late founder with race sponsorship

November 8, 2016

John Galardi's legacy will be honored when the concept he founded, Wienerschnitzel, sponsors and participates in a 5K race on Nov. 12, called PurpleStride…

Series Part I: 7 signage software essentials you must know before you go digital

By Stuart Armstrong/ ComQi Group President 

Pieology opens new So. CA location

November 7, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria's newest location in Southern California is open, according to a press release. The franchisee, Frank Kalil, opened the unit in Temecula.

How Pita Pit combines social, digital platforms to reach customers

Jordy Patano, shown right, digital marketing manager of Pita Pit, dishes on the chain's digital strategy in an interview with Hughes' Tim Tang.

Fast Casual Summit: 10 moves to maximize your manpower

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A one-hour session on optimizing restaurant labor yielded many more hours worth of proven strategies to maximize the efforts of your workforce. This article…

Whataburger launches app that rewards

November 2, 2016

Whataburger has launched a new free mobile app yesterday designed to provide customers added benefits each time they order from the chain, according to a news…

Starbucks goes green with community cup

November 1, 2016

Starbucks is rolling out a green cup, featuring the work of artist Shogo Ota, in all U.S. stores, in order to encourage community.

Wildflower Bread giving anniversary freebies

October 27, 2016

In honor of its 20th anniversary, Wildflower Bread Company is offering daily deals and a cruiser bike giveaway in its 14 stand-alone units Nov. 1- 7.

Back Yard Burgers raises nearly $100K for No Kid Hungry

October 27, 2016

Back Yard Burgers raised more than $92,000 for No Kid Hungry, a campaign from national non-profit, Share Our Strength, created to eliminate childhood hunger in…

Freebirds offers free kid’s meal during Halloween weekend

October 25, 2016

Freebirds World Burrito will offer free kid's meals with the purchase of an entree from Oct. 28 through Oct. 31, according to a release.