Tasti D-Lite Acquires Planet Smoothie Franchise System
Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie, LLC, a…
Wingstop Lines Up $15 Million for Franchisee Lending Program
Wingstop, the rapidly expanding wing chain with almost 500 locations in the U.S. and Mexico, has announced a new program…
Large Asian Quick Service Restaurant Concept Coming to the US
Wok Box is expanding into the United States with the signing of its first franchise agreements in Arizona and Oregon.…
Transaction Wireless to Power Buffalo Wild Wings Digital and Plastic Gift Cards
Transaction Wireless, the leading provider of digital gift card solutions, has announced that sports bar and grill, Buffalo Wild Wings,…
Red Mango and Cinemex Launch International Expansion Into Mexico
Red Mango is expanding to Mexico. The Dallas-based chain and one of America’s fastest-growing yogurt and smoothie brands has announced…
Applebee’s Introduces New Sizzling Entrees
In its sixth menu addition in 2011, Applebee’s is firing up great-tasting sizzling meals including two new entrees: Sizzling Double…
New Orleans’ VooDoo BBQ Franchise Leading Fast Casual Surge
While fast food and family dining restaurant sales have plummeted in the recession, fast casual restaurants – the kind VooDoo…
Iron Cactus Introduces “Give Back” Gift Card this Holiday Season
Iron Cactus, an award-winning Tex-Mex restaurant and margarita bar with five locations in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, today announced…
Smashburger Ranked America’s Most Promising Company by Forbes Magazine
Smashburger has been ranked No. 1 on Forbes first annual America’s Most Promising Companies list. The Forbes‘ list of America’s…
BRIO Tuscan Grille Opens Second Connecticut Location
BRIO Tuscan Grille, a BRAVO | BRIO Restaurant Group concept, has opened its second Connecticut restaurant at the Danbury Fair…
Burger King Announces Free Fries Friday
It’s a fry for all at Burger King restaurants nationwide! Burger King Corp. is staking its claim as the authority…
Shoney’s Offers Up Free Hot Fudge Cake
On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, America’s iconic restaurant brand, Shoney’s, invites consumers to enjoy a free Hot Fudge Cake. The…
National Restaurant Association Voices Support for Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
The National Restaurant Association today voiced strong support for H.R. 3094, “The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act,” which aims to…
Saladworks Opening in the Village at Orange
Saladworks, the nation’s number-one fresh-salad franchise, will open its third California store in The Village at Orange at 1500 East…
Baskin-Robbins Announces Top 10 Finalists Online Flavor Creation Contest
Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, has selected the top 10 finalists of its second National…
Restaurant Performance Index Essentially Unchanged in October
The National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) – a monthly composite index that tracks the health of and outlook…
Pizza Rustica Teams Up with UM-NSU Card to Raise Some Serious ‘Dough’
Miami Beach based Pizza Rustica, which serves huge slices of top quality pizza at affordable prices, is teaming up with…
TCBY to Open New Store in Columbia
TCBY, the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently expanded its footprint in South Carolina with a new store now open in…
TCBY Opens New Store in Fort Collins
TCBY, the leading frozen yogurt concept, recently expanded its footprint in Colorado with a new store now open in Fort…
Denny’s Corporation Announces Annual Franchise Awards
Denny’s Corporation, one of America’s largest full-service family restaurant chains, recently partnered with the Denny’s Franchise Association for its annual…
Smashburger Smashes over the Border into Canada
Smashburger, the fastest growing “better burger” concept in the U.S., today announced it has signed its first two lease agreements…
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q Honors Military Widows
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q declares Wednesday, December 7th, as a day to honor young military widows by donating a…
New Book, The Profitable Chef, Turns Commercial Kitchens into Powerful Profit Centers
The kitchen is the heart of any foodservice operation, whether it be a restaurant, a catering company, or some other…
Dunkin’ Brands Announces 25 New Dunkin’ Donuts and Two Baskin-Robbins Locations in Louisiana
Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has signed agreements to develop 25 new Dunkin’…