El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken chain, announced it has expanded its franchise development deal with Chicken Time Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Henry Investment Group (HIG) to open an additional 13 new restaurants in Texas. As part of this new deal, HIG will open an additional three new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort […]
Clean Juice, the first and only USDA certified organic juice bar franchise, announced an impressive rapid expansion, with 43 franchise units awarded to date. The first franchise location was open in Tampa, Florida on March 18, while the concept is expected to open in seven additional states this year. Clean Juice’s rapid growth is a […]
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted sandwiches, signed a franchise agreement to bring a total of five locations to the Boise, Idaho, and Reno, Nevada, areas over the next five years. The first restaurant as part of the deal is expected to open in the Reno area later this year. Capriotti’s is known […]
Bojangles’, Inc. announced that it has signed a new multi-unit development agreement with VABO, Inc. of Wilmington, North Carolina. According to the agreement, VABO, Inc. is scheduled to open four new Bojangles’ restaurants over the next four years to potentially include locations in Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The ownership group has significant retail […]
Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes since 1981, held its fifth annual “CowCon” conference from February 21—23 in Dallas and recognized top performers in the categories of Spirit, Franchisee of the Year and Vendor of the Year. With the help of these CowCon awards recipients, the 22-unit fast […]
The Carving Board Sandwiches, a fast-casual restaurant that provides comfort food sandwiches of the highest quality, is gearing up for nationwide expansion with the recent announcement of its franchise opportunity. Following initial success in California and a signed franchise agreement in Dubai, the brand looks to continue momentum by partnering with local entrepreneurs in metropolitan […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading fast casual cafe concept known for its better-for-you food and smoothies with a tropical twist, announced that it has signed a franchise agreement to open four restaurants in Idaho, with the first cafe slated to open at 8925 Overland Road in Boise this June. The new restaurants will mark the […]
Franchisee Doug Sellers and operating partner Kane Wright announced the grand opening of the first Charlottesville, Virginia, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza location on March 17. The restaurant is located in front of Costco at 3912 Lenox Avenue in The Shops at Stonefield. In celebration of the opening, Uncle Maddio’s will serve free 9-inch three-topping pizza to […]
Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos, the seventh in a group of casual California Tex-Mex restaurants, opened on February 23 in the Berkshire, Massachusetts, town of Dalton. Brothers Isa and Bishir Ali own and manage the new restaurant at 403 Main Street in Dalton. Hot Harry’s Fresh Burritos, Inc. uses made-from-scratch, homemade recipes with fresh ingredients prepared […]
Boise’s Hercules of Greek cuisine, The Gyro Shack, announced a new location that will bring its signature gyros to Everett, Washington. The new store, opening in spring 2017 and located at 6500 Evergreen Way, will expand the brand’s unique, authentic Mediterranean favorites to the coast. Known for customized Greek gyros and zesty sauces, The Gyro […]
Hurricane BTW, a new fast and casual restaurant concept developed by the national Hurricane Grill & Wings brand, announced plans to open 49 BTW locations in the next 42 months. The first Hurricane BTW prototype location will open in Skokie, Illinois, in late April and eight to 10 more will follow by the end of […]
The Board of Directors for the Jack in the Box National Franchise Association announced the adoption of a new strategic initiative to forge a true partnership with the Jack in the Box Brand. This will allow Jack in the Box franchise owners to have better input on everything from strategic planning to marketing and building […]
Two of the restaurant industry’s most iconic brands, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza and Gatti’s Pizza, announced the launch of an aggressive franchise expansion campaign designed to grow market share using both their family fast casual and family entertainment center platforms throughout 27 states. It has been around 48 years since Gatti’s Pizza opened the brand to […]
Arizona-based food+juice restaurant, Grabbagreen, opened its fifth location in Arizona. The fast casual food + juice restaurant known for specializing in organic food items, antibiotic and hormone-free beef, poultry, fresh-pressed juice and whole food smoothies opened Monday under Stacy and Brad Rendell of Healthy Living Holdings, Inc. Grabbagreen is located in the Rivulon Center on […]
Sloan’s Ice Cream announced a major development deal that will expand the brand into Saudi Arabia. This marks the concept’s third multi-unit franchise agreement in the Middle East this year, joining the five-shop deals struck for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait. West Palm Beach, Florida-based Sloan’s—a premium brand combining innovative ice cream flavors […]
NPC announced that it has entered into an agreement with Valenti Mid-Atlantic Management, LLC (Valenti) to acquire 62 Wendy’s restaurants for $52.6 million, plus amounts for working capital. NPC also agreed to acquire six fee property locations from Valenti Mid-Atlantic Realty for $3.6 million. As part of the transaction, NPC plans to remodel certain acquired […]
Pie Five Pizza Co., a fast casual restaurant known for its customizable pizzas prepared and ready to enjoy in just five minutes or less, is excited to announce the opening of its first Tulsa location on Monday, March 13 at 7454 South Olympia Avenue. Open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Pie Five […]
The Flame Broiler, known for serving simple, healthy and delicious rice bowls while on the go, continues its expansion with a new location in Tempe, Arizona. To celebrate The Flame Broiler’s new Tempe location, they will be offering $5 regular-sized bowls to the public on opening day, which is Thursday, March 9. Guests can order […]
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced a development agreement with Quality Foods Africa. The agreement will bring 20 Krispy Kreme shops to Nigeria over a period of five years. “We are thrilled to be expanding into Nigeria, and we are fortunate to be working with an exceptional group,” says Michael McGill, vice president of international at […]
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