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Industry Headlines
[2008-10-06] More than 1,100 franchise executives already participate in the International Franchise Association's Certified Franchise Executives Program.
[2008-10-02] The contract was finalized this week with Phoenix Rising Development, LLC, which company also owns the franchising rights for South Carolina.
[2008-10-01] As the company pointed out last week, it has not been informed of any cut-back in franchisee financing and continues to have other financing sources beyond GE Capital.
[2008-10-01] Two more stores are planned to open by early 2009.
[2008-09-30] As part of its grand opening celebration, the company will host a pre-opening fundraiser on to benefit the Signal Hill Elementary PTA.
[2008-09-30] Whataburger's deal with Barrand Inc. spans 40-plus restaurants in Northeast Texas and the Florida Panhandle.
[2008-09-29] GE Capital provided less than 10 percent of the lending to Sonic franchisees.
[2008-09-26] Bryon Stephens tells QSR how the brand will reach 500 stores by 2010.
[2008-09-25] The new California Pizza Kitchen restaurant seats about 196 people and is located at the Holiday Resort & Spa Guam.
[2008-09-24] This latest Smashburger will be one of eight the company plans to open in Colorado by the end of the year.
[2008-09-24] A new CFO, vice president of operation services, and vice president of operations join the Corner Bakery leadership team.
[2008-09-24] Joseph Alleca will open his doors for business today at 12477 Timberland Blvd., in Keller, Texas.
[2008-09-23] The new Treatery is located at the Renaissance at Colony Park.
[2008-09-23] The Hyattsville store will be one of only two minority owned and operated franchise locations to open outside of the New York metro area.
[2008-09-18] The organic burger concept will have five new locations throughout the state.
[2008-09-12] The brand has managed to find its footing and cast its gaze toward the Middle East for expansion opportunities.
[2008-09-11] The company also announced the signing of eight new franchise agreements in Florida and Georgia.
[2008-09-11] This brings CKE's international unit count to 300.
[2008-09-10] For $74 million, the Japanese company has purchased the Danish commercial refrigerator manufacturer.
[2008-09-10] The company is searching for experienced franchisees to open at least five stores each in Madison and the surrounding areas.
Industry Features
Forget phone calls and faxes. Intranet sites provide franchisors and franchisees with a user-friendly way to communicate.
Getting Connected
Forget phone calls and faxes. Intranet sites provide franchisors and franchisees with a user-friendly way to communicate.
Customization is the name of the game at Freshii, a quick-service chain specializing in salads, soups, and other healthy meals.
Concept Profile: Freshii
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Fast Casual Barbecue, the Cat Cora Way
Food Network's Iron Chef Cat Cora launches an ambitious fast casual barbecue concept. Does she have the right recipe?
Click Before You Buy
A new online course helps potential franchisees learn the pros and cons of the industry.
Church’s Chicken Enlists NAI Global for Expansion Plan
Real estate services provider will assist Atlanta-based chain with targeting sites for franchise development.
Toppers Pizza
Toppers is growing through franchising, with up to 13 new stores expected to open in the next 15 months.
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