NRA2016: 5 hot spots for global growth (Part 1)

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Global growth potential is off the charts for food service, especially for concepts that revolve around limited service. These five areas show the greatest…

Sunset strip gets a little dash of the Aloha State

May 23, 2016

Sunset Boulevard goes a little Hawaiian today when AhiPoki Bowl opens its third location in Hollywood, California on the renowned street. AhiPoki Bowl is a…

El Pollo Loco opens 3rd Oceanside store

May 18, 2016

The fire-grilled chicken chain, El Pollo Loco,  opened ts third location in Oceanside, California, according to a news release. The  3,017-square-foot location…

Infographic:What to look for in a franchisor

Will Taco Bell's four redesigns refresh the brand?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Taco Bell announces new looks that emphasize community, environment and urban life.

Freshii CEO: 'Cupcakes are dead. Froyo is finished. Juice is next.'

Freshii CEO Matt Corrin sends an open letter to juice franchises offering them a chance to become Freshii franchisees.

Cold Stone kicks open the doors in India

May 13, 2016

With temperatures this month hovering around the mid-90s in southern India, patrons of the country's first Cold Stone Creamery location had to lick fast to…

Free guide offers insight on working capital loan options

May 12, 2016

The consumer comparison service, SmallBusinessLoanRates.com, launched a campaign this week to help restaurant owners handle business financial challenges. The…

Captain D's posts 18 quarters of system-wide growth

May 12, 2016

Captain D's  closed out the first quarter of the year by posting its 18th consecutive quarter of positive growth, generating a 2.5 percent system-wide same…

Dean Foods acquires Friendly's

May 10, 2016

Friendly's Ice Cream LLC announced today it is selling its retail ice cream and manufacturing business to Dallas, Texas-based Dean Foods Company. Friendly's…

Captain D's sails into Spartanburg

May 9, 2016

Captain D's started this week by opening its second corporate location in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the past six months. Another location was opened last…

Krispy Kreme going private

May 9, 2016

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is going private, according to a company announcement. JAB Beech, which also has controlling stakes in Keurig Green Mountain, Jacobs…

Froots rolls out rebranding strategy

May 5, 2016

Froots is rebranding, rolling out a new menu and updating store interiors, according to a company press release. Healthy, fresh and simple are key ingredients…

Dunkin' Donuts making waves in Hawaii

May 2, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a deal with Aloha Petroleum to develop 15 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii (the Big Island…

Pieology opens 2nd second Florida location

May 2, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria is opening in Ponte Vedra Beach, its second Florida location. Located in Nocatee Town Center East, Pieology Ponte Vedra Beach features…

NestleToll House Cafe by Chip opens 2nd Tulsa location

April 28, 2016

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip has opened a second location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This new site, at 9717 E. 81st St., is owned and operated by Franchisee Masood…

Arby's celebrates continued consecutive quarter growth

April 27, 2016

Arby's achieved 5.8 percent U.S. same-store sales growth in Q1, and if Leap Day is included, the growth figure hits 6.6. percent, according to a company…

Cold Stone’s premium treats lead to sales increases

April 25, 2016

Quaker Steak and Lube sold to TravelCenters of America

April 25, 2016

TravelCenters of America has acquired certain assets of Quaker Steak and Lube for approximately $25 million, according to a company press release.

Taco John's spreading across New York, Tennesee

April 22, 2016

The chain confirmed a multi-year 20-store deal for New York City with plans for 15 additional locations in the region.