Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced the signing of multiunit store development agreements with seven franchise groups to develop 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia over the next several years. The seven franchise groups and their development plans include existing and new franchisees. Existing franchise group TBG […]
Dog Haus, the celebrated gourmet hot dog, sausage, and burger concept, continues its meteoric path of expansion beyond its Pasadena, California, hometown with the announcement of a 20-unit franchise deal that will bring its one-of-a-kind creations to the heart of Texas. The deal with local franchisee Ron Ryan, a veteran restaurateur and former vice president […]
Looking to bring its distinctive ultra-thin crust, brick oven pies to a broader audience nationwide, Posh Tomato, a Brooklyn-based fast casual pizza franchise, is actively seeking franchisees to open restaurants in the Mall of America and American Dream Mall in New Jersey, among others. An open concept, Posh Tomato’s natural wood and other raw materials are simple, […]
Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchisor, recently recognized several franchisees for exceeding the "Pretzel Perfect" standard. Earlier this summer, Auntie Anne’s presented prestigious awards to franchise owners and stores across the country to recognize their hard work and dedication to the Auntie Anne’s system. The iconic pretzel brand presented awards in three […]
Bojangles’ Inc., the popular Southeast restaurant chain known for its uniquely seasoned and marinated chicken, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, and breakfast served all day, every day, will grow the brand in West Virginia and Kentucky over the next several years. A new West Virginia Bojangles’ opened Monday, July 6 at 701 Oakdale Road in Princeton. The […]
Kneaders Bakery & Café, a premier fast-casual restaurant and retail shop, will open its newest location in Tucson, Arizona, at 135 South Wilmot Road on Friday, July 17. To celebrate its opening, the first 100 customers will receive a free meal of French toast on July 17. In addition to the bakery, the Tucson Kneaders’ location […]
GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced that it has provided financing to Dufficy Enterprises Inc. Based in Franklin, Massachusetts, Dufficy is a Domino’s Pizza franchisee that operates 16 units in the greater Boston area. The credit facility includes a term loan that will be used to refinance outstanding debt and a credit line that will […]
Top Round Roast Beef announced its second franchise agreement, primed to bring four stores to the Louisville, Kentucky, area. Following its first franchise deal in San Jose, California, the chef-driven fast-food concept has selected veteran television producer, Billy Rapaport and his wife, Elizabeth, to bring the brand to Kentucky. The first Louisville Top Round Roast […]
Johnny Rockets announces a development agreement with Cruzar Group LLC to open Johnny Rockets restaurants in El Paso, Texas, including the brand’s new Route 66 expression. Johnny Rockets’ Route 66 drive-thru prototype will offer its same all-American menu to travelers and consumers on-the-go. “Texas is primed for expansion, with huge growth potential in the west […]
Rick Johnson and Kevin Martin are not the founders of the 112-unit franchise, Lenny’s Subs, but you wouldn’t know that from talking with them. In less than two years, the sandwich chain’s new owners have invested an incredible amount of time, energy, and capital to take the right steps to revitalize the veteran Lenny’s brand. It […]
Pieology Pizzeria today announced the construction of its third Alabama Pieology location. Located in the historic Toomer’s Corner in Auburn, this new store is set to open this year and will be operated by Segovia Aslan Enterprises, which has secured the franchise rights to open Pieology restaurants across the Southeastern United States. “We are thrilled […]
In the morning, Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon is up early, training his mind and body to anticipate anything—be it a touchdown pass or an enormous defensive lineman. After practice, he continues to plan for what’s ahead—even beyond his football career. And while he still works on perfecting his spiral, it’s not just with […]
Pieology Pizzeria is announcing that it has opened its 60th restaurant, with its newest location in Rancho Cordova, California. “Since its founding in 2011, Pieology has followed a unique business philosophy that is focused on quality over quantity, a model that we will continue to employ throughout our nationwide expansion,” says Carl Chang, founder and CEO. […]
Fatburger has opened a second Doha, Qatar, location in the food court of the city’s brand new shopping center, the Gulf Mall. This will be franchisee Khalifa Alsowaidi’s second Fatburger location in the city where he will continue to bring the burger brand’s selections to locals. With more than 150 locations in 32 countries, Fatburger is dedicated to expanding […]
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint continues to dominate the Atlanta-area fast-casual pizza scene as it opens another restaurant in Smyrna, Georgia, on July 10. The Atlanta-based build-your-own pizza concept will open at 4340 East-West Connector South Cobb Drive in the Old Ivy Village. The restaurant will hold a grand opening celebration on July 11 and will […]
Pancheros Mexican Grill, a Midwest-based fast-casual Mexican restaurant, is making its West Coast debut in California with two new locations in the City of Industry and Fremont. The new locations mark an important milestone in Pancheros’ continued expansion across the U.S. To celebrate the grand openings, the City of Industry and Fremont restaurants will be hosting a […]
Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest Hot Dog chain, has signed a master franchise agreement with International Food Concepts Inc. to begin developing Wienerschnitzel locations in Panama. The agreement, made with Wienerschnitzel parent company Galardi Group, outlines commitments to open at least five locations throughout the country, with the first to open in Panama City this year. […]
The Halal Guys, the innovative American Halal food concept, has announced the signing of two multi-unit franchise deals. A total of 10 new restaurants will open in parts of Connecticut and northern New Jersey. The franchisee, who secured the rights for both markets, worked with Fransmart’s senior director of development, Paul Tran, on the agreements and […]
Muscle Maker Grill, the rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant brand, which promotes a healthy lifestyle by offering a nutritious alternative to traditional dishes, today announced that it will hold the official grand opening of its newest location at Glen Ellyn Plaza, 430 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, on Friday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. The health-conscious brand […]
Coconut’s Fish Cafe plans to open four new cafes in the Los Angeles market. Ivan Field, a successful food distribution executive, will own and operate the new locations. He is targeting neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County, with particular focus on the county’s Westside. “Growing Coconut’s Fish Cafe on the mainland has always been a dream […]
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is taking another large leap westward. After opening its first West Coast location earlier this year, Bruster’s, recently named America’s favorite ice cream in a national consumer study, is now headed for South Korea. A 10-unit development agreement for its first Asian shops has been signed with Lee & Brusters Inc. […]
Dunkin' Donuts opened its newest hotel location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio, making it the fifth restaurant to open under a franchising agreement between Dunkin’ Donuts and Great Wolf Resorts. Dunkin’ Donuts has existing restaurants at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina; Williamsburg, Virginia; Traverse City, Michigan; and Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Great Wolf […]
Leading fast-casual pizza brand Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint is bringing its chef-driven, customized pizza to Huntsville-Madison, Alabama, and the surrounding communities. The Atlanta-based build-your-own pizza concept will open in its first restaurant in early 2016 on Highway 72 in Madison, Alabama with plans to open a total of three restaurants in the next four years. […]
Newk’s Eatery is bringing its signature brand of fresh dining to the Brentwood community with the grand opening of a location in the CityPark development. Opening its doors today at 11 a.m., the new Brentwood Newk’s Eatery is located at 7020 Executive Center Drive. Owned by franchisee Phillip O’Reilly and his MTN Hospitality team, the […]
MOD Pizza, the Seattle-based fast-casual pizza company, announced its expansion into Michigan, with the opening of its first store in the Detroit suburb of Livonia. This will be the 55th MOD location in the U.S. with the company on track to be operating 100 stores by the end of 2015. To lead this expansion, MOD […]
Subscribe to A.M. Jolt
"*" indicates required fields
Find a supplier