[2010-02-09] Pizza chain makes plans for three new units in Florida, along with one in Appleton, Wisconsin.

[2010-02-08] The burger and fries joint selected Micros Systems Inc.'s Restaurant Enterprise Solution for its corporate stores and franchisees across the nation.

[2010-02-08] On Valentine's Day, New York City will open its first Rita's Italian Ice, and the new store location will also debut Rita's newest flavor: Chocolate Chocolate Chip.

[2010-02-07] The quick-service restaurant franchiser has made a significant increase in new store openings and plans to continue expanding.

[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] Student Price Card, a student loyalty program with more than 120 national retail partners and more than 650,000 student shopper members in Canada, will find its place in the U.S. in August 2010.

[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.

[2010-02-02] Customer analytics firm will help taco chain with its market expansion and analytics strategy.

[2010-02-01] Coffee brand finds that franchising opportunities are helping it work its way across the U.S.

[2010-02-01] Moscow unit—the country's first—celebrates 20th anniversary as chain plans to move closer to 300 total locations across the country.

[2010-01-29] In attempts to expand the company's U.S. footprint, Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. plans to purchase the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Yuba City Inc. in northern California.

[2010-01-29] Co-branding partnerships, license agreements, and new product launches help ice cream chain survive sour economic year.

[2010-01-29] Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens in ABC Dbayeh of Beirut.

[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] New data on Q4 of 2009 suggests that transactions of small businesses—especially in the restaurant space—are gaining momentum.

[2010-01-27] The frozen yogurt retailer is set to open 219 new locations all over the country after signing 42 franchisees in 2009.

Site Selection
Brian V. Hill, a restaurant specialist at Pitney Bowes, warns not to assume you know your target demographic when selecting a new market.

Getting Them Through
Maximizing efficiency in your second unit boosts sales without significantly increasing costs.

The Best of 2009
The industry’s best efforts in sustainability, menu development, expansion, human resources, marketing, and charitable giving.

Your Next Crew
Lou Klaiman, vice president of operations for Pollo Campero, explains what to look for in your next crew members and what a new store means for your existing employees.

Franchising in a Recovery
One year since the economic collapse brought restaurant growth to a standstill, some quick serves have started to see signs of recovery.

Building on a Budget
Tracey Barker and Barton Mills of Back Lot Productions explain how to keep buildout costs under control in a second location.

Uptown Kitchen
Desiring to launch a fast-casual restaurant that offers healthier fare, Jonathan Lutz opened Uptown Kitchen—with a menu focused on fresh ingredients.

The Credit Thaw
Companies looking to grow during the recession were running into a frozen credit market, but that might finally be changing.

The 2009 QSR 50
Last year was supposed to be a down time for the restaurant industry, but the nation’s largest quick-service chains decided not to go along.