Capriotti's opening first Oklahoma City location in fall

August 18, 2016

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is opening its first Oklahoma City location this fall.

Captain D's fishing for franchisees in North Carolina

August 18, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in North Carolina, according to a company press release.

Panda Express announces Pittsburgh location

August 17, 2016

Panda Express is soon opening its first Pittsburgh location, according to a company press release, and will  celebrate by donating 20 percent of its grand…

Blaze Pizza announces Virginia and California locations

August 16, 2016

Blaze Pizza announced in a company press release the openings of locations in Midlothian, Virginia and Lodi, California in coming days. The Lodi location opens…

Wahlburgers announces plans for Orlando location

August 15, 2016

Walhburgers, the chain founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, announced its second Florida location will open this…

Freebirds hires new finance VP

August 15, 2016

Freebirds chose Gerardo Arce as the company's new vice president of finance, according to a company press release. Arce was formerly the Fiesta Restaurant…

Uncle Maddio's expands franchising in Knoxville

August 15, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza signed a second franchise agreement with Ken Heatley and his son, Ryan, according to a company press release. The pair will operate three…

Franchise Focus: How Nature's Table franchises healthful eating

by Matthew Harper — Intern, Networld Media Group

What makes your restaurant unique? Restaurateurs must have an answer to this question before, during and after they build their brand from the ground up. For…

McAlister's signs franchise deals for restaurants in 2 states

August 9, 2016

McAlister's Deli announced franchise agreements for Georgia and Illinois locations, including five restaurants in Atlanta, as well as additional units in…

Qdoba debuts smoky menu item

August 9, 2016

Qdoba is now making smoked brisket available for customers to add to any of the chain's customizable menu offerings. In fact, Qdoba's new Outlaw Knockout…

Uberrito announces new location, promotions

August 8, 2016

Uberrito announced the opening of a new Houston location in the Clear Lake area and will celebrate opening week with $5 menu items, according to a company…

Burger 21 announces 2 new LTOs

August 2, 2016

Burger 21 is introducing two new LTOs, including Sweet Heat Chicken Burgers and the Watermelon shakes from now through Aug. 20. 

Einstein Brothers combats child hunger by giving away egg sandwiches

August 2, 2016

Einstein Brothers Bagels has joined forces with No Kid Hungry to combat child hunger. On Aug. 16, the chain will offer customers a free cracked egg sandwich…

Moe's seeks franchisees for move into Motown

August 1, 2016

Moe's Southwest Grill is seeking franchisees to open Detroit-area locations of the chain with experienced multi-unit franchise owners.  

Boudin announces new menu items

August 1, 2016

Boudin introduced three new pork-based menu items at its San Francisco locations on July 27, according to a company press release. The new meals include the…

Smoothie King surpasses 800 units, anticipates exponential growth

August 1, 2016

Though a relatively young concept, Smoothie King will cross a major milestone this week when it opens its 800th location on Aug. 2 in Orlando, Florida. To…

Franchises beware: Learning from Jimmy John's legal issues

Franchisors observing the recent legal challenges facing Jimmy John's would be wise to exhibit caution when restricting former and current employees from…

Dickey's new LTO goes for the whole thing

July 29, 2016

Dickey's will offer a new LTO in August called a Chicknic Pack. The multi-person meal includes a whole smoked chicken, two sides, four rolls and barbecue sauce.

Holler & Dash biscuit shop announces 2 new locations

July 29, 2016

Holler & Dash biscuit house will open new locations in Tennessee and Florida by year's end, according to a news release. 

Corner Bakery Cafe serves up Italian menu items

July 29, 2016

Corner Bakery Cafe announced new menu items, including the Italian Classic Sandwich and the Rustic Italian Panini, in a company press release. The new…