Zoup! looks to Midwest for expansion

September 17, 2007

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Zoup! Fresh Soup Company has announced it is registered to do business in Indiana and Wisconsin.   "Our goal is to establish additional…

Wingstop to open Chicago locations

September 17, 2007

DALLAS — Wingstop has announced it has signed four franchise agreements that total 13 new locations, a move that will expand the brand throughout the Chicago…

Bruegger's launches signature soups

September 12, 2007

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Bruegger's has announced its new line up of signature soups, custom crafted by Philip Smith, Bruegger's executive chef. Additionally…

Obee's signs Minnesota development agreement

August 7, 2007

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Obee's Franchise Systems Inc. announced Aug. 7 that it has renewed an area-developer agreement for a 12-county territory in Minnesota.…

Jury finds against El Pollo Loco Inc. in trademark dispute

July 31, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. — El Pollo Loco Inc. announced Aug. 1 that a Laredo, Texas, jury has reached a verdict in a trademark lawsuit filed by El Pollo Loco-Mexico…

Fresh City signs 40-unit development deal

July 30, 2007

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Fresh City has announced the signing of a franchise-development agreement with Capitol Fresh LLC for 40 restaurants in Virginia, Maryland and…

R&I announces 2007 Consumers' Choice winners

July 30, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Restaurants & Institutions has announced the winners of its 27th annual Consumers' Choice in Chains study.   In the study, more than…

Organic To Go expands in LA

July 19, 2007

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. — Organic fast-casual café Organic To Go is opening two new locations in Los Angeles, the company announced, bringing the number of…

Cosi comps flat for second quarter

July 19, 2007

Houston Chronicle: Sales at fast-casual chain Cosi Inc. rose 12 percent in the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street estimates. Comparable-store sales…

Diana Brandt joins Tossed as VP of marketing

July 9, 2007

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Diana Brandt has joined the Tossed Franchise Corporation as its vice president of marketing.   Brandt's responsibilities include the…

Zoup opens second Pennsylvania location

July 4, 2007

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Zoup! Fresh Soup Company has announced the grand opening of its second Pennsylvania store.   Located at the Glen Eagle Shopping Center in…

Starbucks intros salad line, new summer beverage

June 25, 2007

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has launched a new line of salads and snacks, as well Raspberry Mocha beverages, available June 26.     Starbucks has paired the…

Bakery café Zebu Forno launches franchise program

June 20, 2007

RED BANK, N.J. — Zebu Forno, a European-style bakery and café, has announced plans to expand through the sale of franchises in other parts of New Jersey and…

Salad Creations

June 20, 2007

The Florida-based chain is sprouting up all over.

Four chains partner to build franchise interest

June 18, 2007

Saladworks, Nathan's Famous, Carvel and Philly Soft Pretzel have teamed up on franchise seminars designed to boost franchise interest. Each of the chains are…

Starbucks adds salad to menu, settles discrimination lawsuit

June 17, 2007

Starbucks Corp. will begin selling a curried chicken and Asian sesame-noodle salad at its U.S.-based locations, according to an article in the Seattle…

Soups On!

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

June 6, 2007

Long a supporting player, the hearty favorite is ready for its close-up.

TOPZ eyes expansion

May 10, 2007

Detroit News: Fast-casual chain TOPZ, which features hamburgers made with lean ground beef or turkey, air-baked fries, light salad dressings and fruit shakes…

Coldstone partners with Seinfeld's soup man

May 7, 2007

NEW YORK — Soup Kitchen International, creators of the soups of Al Yeganeh, the legendary soup man who inspired the "Soup Episode" on Seinfeld, today announced…

Robeks smoothie concept expands in Ohio

May 2, 2007

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — Fast casual chain Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats is opening its sixth Ohio location May 5, the company announced. …