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Yum! Brands, Inc. announced that it has completed the separation of Yum China Holdings, Inc. from Yum! Brands, creating two independent, focused growth companies. Yum China will begin trading “regular way” as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “YUMC.” Yum! Brands’ and Yum China’s leadership teams will celebrate […]

Wingstop Inc. announced fiscal third quarter 2016 financial results for the period ended September 24. Highlights for the Fiscal Third Quarter 2016 compared to the Fiscal Third Quarter 2015 Total revenue increased 14 percent to $21.8 million. System-wide restaurant count increased 17.6 percent to 949 worldwide locations. Domestic same store sales increased 4.1 percent. President […]

Higher Logic announced that the North American Association of Subway Franchisees (NAASF) increased franchise member engagement, advocacy, and sharing of best practices since deploying Higher Logic’s online community platform. Over 83 percent of all NAASF members are now actively participating in the online community contributing to 1,015 discussions in the first year, which is an […]

Wingstop, Inc., the award-winning wing concept with more than 900 locations worldwide, announced that it has entered into an international expansion agreement with Colowing S.A. de C.V. to open 30 locally operated franchise locations in Colombia and Panama over the next five years, starting in 2017. Antonio Ortiz Dominguez, majority partner of Wingstop's Mexico franchise […]

America’s love for pizza and beer runs deep, and a new franchise, Blast & Brew, is offering guests an opportunity to personalize both. The fast-casual Neapolitan pizza restaurant offers artisanal pizzas and more than 30 taps of self-pour craft beer, along with other customizable food options. Backed by experienced California restaurant group Milano International, the […]

Uncle Maddio's Pizza will open its first Tampa-area restaurant in Lutz, Florida, on October 29 just in time to celebrate October as National Pizza Month. The newest of the Create-your-own pizza restaurants is located at 3949 Van Dyke Road within the Northgate Square shopping plaza. To celebrate the Grand Opening, the restaurant will serve a […]

Wienerschnitzel announce it recently signed a multi-unit development agreement to build 10 new Wienerschnitzel restaurants throughout California and Texas within the next five years. Spearheading the expansion is longtime franchise partner since 2000, Tahir Salim, currently owner, partner or affiliate of 13 Wienerschnitzel locations, along with his two sons and business partners, Zohaib and Vakaf […]

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open in Jonesboro, Georgia, on Wednesday. Franchise owners Van and Chrystal Jakes will hold a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday to Sunday to support Lovejoy High School. The new restaurant, located at 10359 Tara Boulevard, is circulating 7,500 coupons throughout the […]

Cleveland-based PIZZAFIRE, led by renowned restaurant franchisor Sean Brauser and five-time World Pizza Champion and celebrity chef Bruno DiFabio, is catching fire. PIZZAFIRE awarded franchise or area development agreements in California, Connecticut, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. PIZZAFIRE is projecting to have 50 units open by then end of 2017. “We have had […]

Souper Salad, known for its all-you-care-to-eat buffet of fresh salads and made-from-scratch soups, has picked McAllen, Texas, for the grand opening of its newest location and the debut of a new store design for the growing franchise chain. The restaurant, located at 4129 Expressway 83, will open its doors October 24. The restaurant will be […]

After launching its franchise opportunity a year ago, Firenza Pizza, a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in custom, made-to-order artisanal pizzas, is continuing its rapid expansion by signing another multi-unit agreement that will bring 42 new locations to Central and South Florida. The stores will be developed over the next five years by area directors Jesse […]

Teriyaki Madness, an evolving national Asian fast casual restaurant concept, announced the signing of its largest franchise agreement in the 13-year history of the company. With nearly 40 stores currently in operation, Teriyaki Madness has inked a deal to bring new restaurants to the city of Phoenix and surrounding areas. The deal, signed with a […]

Fazoli’s announced the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Washington, Missouri. The new restaurant, located at 3161 Phoenix Center Drive, features Fazoli’s all-new contemporary design. A ribbon cutting ceremony with city officials was held on October 10. The restaurant opened to the public at 11 a.m. on October 11. Missouri’s newest location is locally […]

Black Friday shoppers munching on cones will be a common sight this November, but rather than ice cream, the cones will be oozing with authentic Italian pizza ingredients or Tiramisu-inspired desserts filled with Ghirardelli chocolate.  Kono USA—franchisor of “The Original” Kono Pizza and Kono To-Go—Fresh Eats, Treats & Sweets franchise brands—is bringing its on-the-go snack […]