Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual brand known for its culinary-driven menu prepared in open kitchens, will open more than 25 new company-owned and franchise restaurants in the Southeast next year and is actively engaged with experienced multiunit operators in new markets to add to the growth. The fast-growing company’s announcement comes as Newk’s ramps up its […]
McAlister's Deli, a leading fast casual restaurant chain, announced it has signed an agreement with new franchise group Southwest Concepts to open 10 locations throughout the Houston metropolitan area, with one location slated to open in 2015. McAlister’s currently has six restaurants throughout the Houston market and will also open two additional locations in 2015 with […]
The ice cream sandwich chain CREAM recently announced plans to expand its Sacramento footprint, which currently operates eight locations throughout California. Alexandria and David Garcia, who opened their first CREAM store in San Francisco in August 2014, have already inked a franchise deal with company executives for six more units. Three of these units are […]
As Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill continues to gain popularity across regions of the United States, the Mexican grill is responding to increased demand in Nevada with plans to expand its footprint in the greater Reno area. The new Costa Vida location will be the second opening in the Reno area by owner Gary Moore, and the […]
Everything is bigger in Texas and that now includes CUPS. CUPS Frozen Yogurt, the beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, signed its first Texas franchise area agreement and the Houston area is first up. A&M Desserts, owned by a husband and wife team Diljit and Shalini Singh, has the rights to develop additional locations in the Houston area […]
Former United States Army Sgt. Bill Palaich signed the first discounted franchise-fee agreement with Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. The half-price fee offer is available through the VetFran program, which helps match veterans with franchise opportunities. Palaich and wife Marcia will open their Bruster’s Real Ice Cream shop in Clermont, Florida next year. Currently, the nearest Bruster’s Ice […]
Burger 21, a better-burger franchise founded by the owners of The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., signed a franchise agreement to develop its first restaurant in Chicagoland, marking the brand’s entry into Illinois. Additionally, the company signed a franchise deal for the development of one restaurant in Dallas. Burger 21 currently has 15 open locations and […]
Ponderosa Steakhouse, the family dining steakhouse concept that will enjoy its 50th anniversary in 2015, opened its first location in Cairo, Egypt, on September 28 at the Citystars Shopping Center in the upscale Heliopolis suburb of Cairo. Homestyle Dining LLC, the parent company of the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouse brands, and a new fast casual steakhouse concept […]
Wild Wing Cafe has struck a chord with experienced restaurant operators in all corners of the country. The brand that lives by the motto “Hot Wings, Cold Beer, Good Times,” announced it has signed a multi-unit development deal with Dave McFarland, North Carolina-based restaurant owner and operator who plans to open four new units in […]
Quiznos continues to expand its international development with growth into seven countries in Asia and the Middle East. This is the latest addition to an international development strategy to open more than 1,000 restaurants in more than 40 countries by 2020 and will widen the company footprint abroad through the help of trusted international master franchisees. […]
PizzaRev, a fast-casual build-your-own pizza concept, announced the addition of five franchise groups to develop the brand throughout Denver; Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas; Long Island, New York; and Columbus, Ohio. PizzaRev plans to open at least 40 franchise locations across the markets. “Our new franchise partners share our passion for better, faster pizza – and […]
The wait for breadsticks is finally over at Texas Tech University. The college, located in Lubbock, Texas, recently opened Fazoli’s first on-campus unit, serving students who asked for its famous breadsticks and other signature Italian dishes. The restaurant is located in a large food court space in The Market at Stangel/Murdough, which was recently renovated […]
RedBrick Pizza, the fast-casual restaurant serving up fire-roasted gourmet pizza, sandwiches, and salads, announced plans to expand the signature open-flame brick oven pizza chain by more than 50 locations in four states over the next 3 years. The first five locations showcasing the chain’s signature open-flame brick oven as well as two new restaurant designs […]
Tossed, home of design-your-own salads, wraps, sandwiches, melts and more, announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Compass/Chartwells, the world’s largest multinational institutional foodservice provider. “We’re confident that our new relationship with such a well-respected franchise partner along with their client, the University of Miami, will catalyze Tossed’s growth at universities, airports, hospitals and […]
Newk’s Eatery, a fast-casual restaurant brand, is expanding its Louisiana presence by four restaurants in the first quarter of 2015. Newk’s has three Louisiana restaurants, including locations in Monroe, Bossier City, and Shreveport, and expects to open two company-owned Baton Rouge restaurants, along with two franchise locations in West Monroe and Ruston early next year. […]
On October 6, 2014, Mississippi Franchise Development (MFD) opened the first of 10 planned Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina restaurants in Mississippi. Headed by Salsarita’s CEO and the company’s franchisor Phil Friedman, MFD announced the 10 restaurant development plan in 2012. The first of the planned Salsarita’s restaurants, located at 6582 Getwell Road in Southaven, represents the […]
Before the Mendelsohn family opened their first Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., they made sure they were absolutely prepared. Instead of hastily opening multiple units, the family focused on getting things right with the pilot location, a meticulous approach that turned the eatery into one of D.C.’s most popular fast-casual burger […]
The Original Kono Pizza, the fast-casual concept behind the creation of the pizza cone, announced today the signing of a multi-unit franchise development deal that will bring five Kono Pizza locations to Iowa, the first of which will open in Le Mars in early 2015. The new Kono Pizza locations will be owned and operated by local […]
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint has awarded its first multiunit franchise agreement deal in the Northeast. Pittsburgh will get an Uncle Maddio’s early next year and will be the first of five Uncle Maddio’s restaurants to open in the city in the next five years. This marks the first Pennsylvania location for the restaurant franchise. Pittsburgh […]
Corner Bakery Cafe is ready to “Feed the Day” in Meridian with Idaho’s first cafe opening on Monday, October 27. Whether it’s to discover the made-to-order Buttermilk Pancakes for breakfast, the signature Chicken Pomodori Panini for lunch, the Pesto Cavatappi for dinner, or a slice of Cinnamon Creme Cake for dessert, Meridian neighbors are invited […]
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has marked its entry into two new countries with recently opened locations in Reina Beatrix Airport in Aruba and Gold Mall in Rishon LeZion, Israel. Opening its doors earlier this summer, Auntie Anne’s in Gold Mall has been well received by both consumers and critics. The Israeli franchise owners, Michel Sabag and […]
Top Round Roast Beef is delighted to announce it is partnering with Upside Group Franchise Consulting (USG) to offer franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs interested in providing their community with a fast-food restaurant providing eats made with the quality ingredients. Founded by Chef Anthony Carron, Noah Ellis, Chef Steven Fretz, and James Beard Award Winner Jamie Tiampo, […]
Colorado-based farm fresh eatery Modmarket is set to open its second Texas location Monday, October 27 in Plano (8400 Preston Rd.) Plano is the second of four Modmarket locations opening in the Dallas area in February through March 2015. It joins the open location in Flower Mound, Texas, along with eight eateries in and around Denver, Colorado. […]
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