Consumers are drinking more … coffee and specialty beverages, that is. According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual forecast, snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars are estimated to witness a 5.2 percent sales boost in 2015. This burgeoning popularity helps explain how two sister concepts have been able to scale so quickly. Qwench Juice Bar only […]
Entrepreneur magazine has named Auntie Anne's one of the country’s top global franchises. The iconic soft pretzel company ranks among the top franchises expanding internationally as part of the annual Top Global Franchise list, a comprehensive selection of the top 200 global franchise systems. The ranking was formulated based on specific criteria, and only companies […]
Pie Five Pizza is rolling out the dough on Friday, July 24, when it opens its first Indianapolis, Indiana, location. Early birds and night owls alike can satisfy their pizza hankerings from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the new location. “Coming from Chicago, I have a powerful passion for pizza, and I felt it […]
Continuing its success in non-traditional venues, Johnny Rockets announces a further expansion into college and university campuses through its Express prototype. Johnny Rockets Express, a quick-service prototype ideal for universities, airports, malls, and other entertainment destinations, offers flexible floor plans with options ranging from a 150-square-foot, free-standing kiosk to a 1,100-square-foot restaurant. “Johnny Rockets’ premium […]
Burger 21, an award-winning, “beyond the better burger” fast-casual franchise, announces its restaurant in Davie, Florida, will re-open under new ownership July 20 at 2451 South University Drive. To celebrate, the fast casual franchise will give away Burger 21 swag bags to the first 100 guests on opening day. In addition, as part of the […]
Today, Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer announces a partnership between his 100 percent, USDA organic certified coffee company, Rockin’ & Roastin’, and InFusion Sales Group, a premier food broker. With this new partnership, Rockin’ & Roastin’ will further expand its presence across the foodservice industry throughout the region. “Partnering with InFusion Sales Group, we will be able to bring Rockin’ […]
BurgerFi has announced its first international development agreement in Europe. In a recently inked deal with ground Round Limited, the brand will expand its footprint into the European market with a location in central London set to open before the end of the year. The U.K. expansion announcement was signed with Ground Round partners Jamie […]
After successfully building a healthy beverage empire in Houston and surrounding areas, a local husband and wife team and longtime franchisees have signed a deal with their franchisor for rights to sell and support the Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies franchise throughout the entire state of Texas. The director of Regional Support Agreement essentially […]
Burger 21 an award-winning, “beyond the better burger” fast casual franchise, announced today its second restaurant in Georgia will open in Buckhead on Monday, July 27 in the Chastain Square Shopping Center. To celebrate, the restaurant will donate 10 percent of proceeds from the first week of business to CURE Childhood Cancer. Additionally, the fast casual franchise […]
Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken concepts in the world, has opened its first restaurant in New Zealand, with the company planning to open multiple Texas Chicken restaurants nationwide in the next 10 years. Westfield Manukau City Mall in Auckland, New Zealand, is the site for the country’s first-ever Texas Chicken location. In […]
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza today announced that its 80th restaurant is set to open next month in Las Vegas. Known for its chef-driven recipes and casual-hip restaurants, the “build-your-own” pizza chain has a pipeline of more than 400 restaurants committed to open in 42 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada by 2020. With the opening of its 80th […]
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop announces the upcoming arrival of their first Washington location in the greater Seattle area. Franchisee Ron Mehiel plans to open the sandwich shop’s Tukwila location this summer, marking the chain’s commitment to sharing its passion for creating quality sandwiches with turkey-lovers across the U.S. To celebrate the new opening, the Tukwila location will […]
Chronic Tacos recently signed a multi-unit franchise agreement for the state of Colorado, which calls for 12 locations over the next five years. Leading the franchise’s expansion in Colorado are local entrepreneurs Tom King and Tony Kerrigone, who plan to open the first restaurant in September 2015. The long-time friends are also looking at sites […]
Cold Stone Creamery has announced its entry into India and Sri Lanka. Kahala Brands, the parent company of the Cold Stone Creamery brand, has joined forces with Tablez Food Company, part of Lulu Group International, LLC, to bring the “Ultimate Ice Cream Experience” to the ice cream lovers of India and Sri Lanka. The first store will open by the end […]
The Halal Guys has announced the signing of a five-unit franchise deal for territories in Toronto, Canada. This is the brand’s 4th international franchise deal, and first for Canada, with other territories sold for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The Halal Guys have partnered with Fransmart, the company behind the explosive growth of restaurants like Five […]
Ellisville residents are now able to get a famous Lion’s Choice roast beef sandwich in their neighborhood. The Saint Louis-based quick-service chain, renowned for its thinly shaved roast beef sandwiches, recently opened its newest location in Ellisville, Missouri. On Friday, July 17, Lion's Choice will celebrate the opening by offering its Ellisville guests a chance […]
Buffalo Wild Wings-backed fast-casual pizza leader, PizzaRev, announced today the addition of restaurant industry veteran, Craig Hopkins, as the executive vice president of Franchising. Hopkins brings more than 30 years of restaurant operations and franchising experience to the PizzaRev team, having worked with national brands including Carl’s Jr./Hardee’s, Shakey’s Pizza, and Arby’s. Most recently, Hopkins was […]
A bagel and a smoothie might not seem like a natural pairing, but Bruegger’s Bagels and Jamba Juice are looking to build a relationship that benefits both brands. “We had done some cobranding with Caribou in the past [and] what we learned was that the power of two really good brands can make an impact […]
East Coast Wings & Grill is spreading its wings to the Northeast and landing in Philadelphia with its new restaurant at 2539 Castor Avenue. As part of its strategic national franchise expansion, the new location is the first of multiple restaurants the company plans to open in the next three to five years in Pennsylvania. […]
Tampa, Florida-based Little Greek Fresh Grill, a fast-casual Greek restaurant with an American influence, has opened locations in Coppell and North Dallas, Texas. “We’re thrilled to open two more restaurants in the Dallas area,” says Nick Vojnovic, Little Greek Fresh Grill president. “Both are excellent locations for Little Greek.” Owner/operators of the Coppell location are […]
Golden Chick, the Texas-based chicken chain that has prided itself on treating guests like family for the past 48 years, today announced plans to add 80 new locations in Houston and Beaumont by 2025. Lee Sanders, managing general partner of Rocket Chicks, LP, has signed an area development agreement committing to the direct development and […]
UFood Grill has named Bob DiBartolomeo as the vice president of franchise development and announced plans to open up to 100 new locations over the next four years in an aggressive domestic expansion program. DiBartolomeo will focus on the launch of a new traditional restaurant prototype, building on the existing non-traditional locations in the UFood […]
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 […]
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