Industry Headlines
[2010-02-09] Pizza chain makes plans for three new units in Florida, along with one in Appleton, Wisconsin.
[2010-02-07] The quick-service restaurant franchiser has made a significant increase in new store openings and plans to continue expanding.
[2010-02-05] The sandwich company's leaders are excited to celebrate Capriotti's successes with all of their franchisees.
[2010-02-05] Multi-unit store development agreement with Roadrunner Markets will bring new units to Tri-Cities area of Tennessee.
[2010-02-05] Eight more company-owned Jamba Juice units sold as part of refranchising initiative.
[2010-02-04] Second unit in Ohio city to be located near the campus of the University of Dayton.
[2010-02-04] Chicken chain will launch a new restaurant concept in Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World Resort.
[2010-02-03] The fish taco franchise recently opened its third college campus location on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield.
[2010-02-03] Chain sees big success in 2009 despite sluggish economy, including crossing $3 billion in sales and opening 83 new restaurants.
[2010-02-02] Latest expansion plans include the brand's move into Palm Beach County, Florida, where a franchise agreement calls for at least two units.
[2010-02-01] Coffee brand finds that franchising opportunities are helping it work its way across the U.S.
[2010-01-29] Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens in ABC Dbayeh of Beirut.
[2010-01-28] Latest Fazoli's restaurant reflects company's attempt to update the entire brand.
[2010-01-28] Store's new design enters Georgia with opening of Jesup location.
[2010-01-28] Pizza chain's systemwide sales grew to $630 million in 2009, up over 7 percent from 2008, and it opened 83 new units.
[2010-01-27] The frozen yogurt retailer is set to open 219 new locations all over the country after signing 42 franchisees in 2009.
[2010-01-26] Spicy Pickle Franchising Inc. announced two new Bread Garden Urban Cafe units in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Industry Features
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‘The International Plan’QSR followed four Wing Zone executives as they took the brand beyond U.S. borders and into Central America.
Franchising in 20102010 is shaping up to be a great year. Focus could be shifting back to operations in the restaurant industry, and not just selling franchises.
10 Great Franchise DealsA good franchise deal is more than a simple, by-the-numbers assessment of franchise fees and start-up costs.
Worst Brand on the BlockRecent study reveals why quick serves in low-income neighborhoods often don’t measure up to consumer expectations.
Compel to Co-BrandTim Hortons’ COO, David Clanachan, speaks about when and why co-branded units are successful for restaurant chains.
Franchising in a RecoveryOne year since the economic collapse brought restaurant growth to a standstill, some quick serves have started to see signs of recovery.
EggsJon and Peter Nowak, veterans in the restaurant industry, plan to bring their Late Night Eggs concept to college campuses nationwide.
Celebration of the FittestThe eight chains marking major anniversaries in 2009 have the wits to survive—and thrive—in their segments.
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