Franchising News & Media

The perfect pitch: 3 restaurant concepts

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Entrepreneurs from Burgers n’ Fries Forever, Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez and Pincho Factory pitched concepts to a panel of distinguished investors…

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Church's Chicken, Atlanta Hawks sign multi-year deal

November 4, 2015

Church's Chicken and the Atlanta Hawks professional basketball team have signed a multi-year deal relating to Atlanta’s Philips Arena as well as surrounding…

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Kahala Brands announces acquisition of Maui Wowi Hawaiian

November 3, 2015

Kahala Brands announced that it has acquired the premium smoothie and coffee brand Maui Wowi Hawaiian

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Culver's expanding to NC, GA

October 30, 2015

Culver's Restaurant chain announced it will open restaurants in North Carolina and Georgia in 2016.

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Villa Enterprises opening 4 restaurants at Tampa Premium Outlets

October 29, 2015

Villa Enterprises announced it will open four restaurants today in SIMON Tampa Premium Outlets.

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Dunkin' Donuts debuting 13 new restaurants in the Carolinas

October 29, 2015

Dunkin’ Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with three franchise groups to develop 13 new restaurants in North and South…

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Captain D's to celebrate grand opening in Spartanburg, SC

October 27, 2015

Captain D's announced a new restaurant located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will open on Nov. 2

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FCES15: Real estate decision requires lots of homework, data insight

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

As any business owner knows the location decision can sink the business or be the foundation of initial success and growth. But it involves much more than…

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Soupman partners with The Grilled Cheese Truck

October 20, 2015

Soupman Inc has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with The Grilled Cheese Truck Inc to launch Original Soupman & The Grilled Cheese Truck mobile units…

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FCES15: Why design is key to customer engagement

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Design is a key aspect for the customer experience and plays directly into the "corporate soul" and building a relationship with customers.

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Vitality Bowls announces growth strategy

October 19, 2015

Vitality Bowls announced it has set a plan to have 100 locations open and in development by the end of 2016.

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Jersey Mike's opens 1,000th location

October 16, 2015

Jersey Mike’s Subs announced it opened its 1,000th restaurant this week on Wednesday.

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Captain D’s seeks NC franchise candidates

October 12, 2015

Captain D's is planning to expand in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.

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7 ways to grow your brand via nontraditional spaces

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can prove to be a positive move that lands a new audience and teaches you how to overcome unique…

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Wienerschnitzel expands in central CA

October 12, 2015

Wienerschnitzel announced it has opened a location in Visalia, California.

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Quiznos establishes 2 global executive positions

October 9, 2015

Quiznos has consolidated its global operations and marketing for continued focus on growth within its current footprint.

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Tim Hortons planning 150 units throughout Cincinnati area

October 9, 2015

Restaurant Brands International Inc and Seven Invest announced the establishment of an area representative and developer agreement to bring the Tim Hortons…

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Dunkin' Donuts opening new locations on college campuses

October 7, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its university presence by opening new locations on college campuses and in college stadiums.

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Captain D’s opens NC store

October 6, 2015

Captain D's has opened in Franklin, North Carolina.

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Are you following the 12 dos and don'ts of restaurant financing?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Although there is no secret recipe for raising funds to open a business, there are some practices that should always be followed and even more to avoid.

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