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Salad and Go Expands into North Texas

Salad and Go’s Texas footprint will grow significantly with the addition of seven new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

TOUS les JOURS Reopens Queens Location After Remodel

French-Asian bakery cafe chain, TOUS les JOURS, has revealed a sophisticated new store design for its Union Street location in Flushing, Queens following renovations.

Best Practices to Get Started with Franchising

Your brand is successful and it may be time to franchise but how do you get started?

Captain D’s to Develop 10 Units in Memphis Region

Captain D’s recently opened its newest franchised location in Memphis.

New Look, Same Personality for Tijuana Flats

This Tex-Mex chain is keeping its irreverent feel with a redesign aimed at franchising.

How to Create Authentic Design

Authenticity is key to a restaurant having a soul, and it can’t be faked.

Tous les Jours Details Robust Development Plans for 2022

“This year will be a significant one for Tous les Jours,” says Sam Hong, business development manager.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Debuts in North and South Dakota With Two Restaurant Openings

Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the brand's entrance to North and South Dakota.

Krystal to Open First Location in Puerto Rico

Krystal is opening its first location in Puerto Rico.

Super Chix Goes Big in the Garden State

Chicken tenders QSR Super Chix signed a new franchise development agreement for at least 23 restaurants in Northern New Jersey.

Bad Ass Coffee Unveils New Prototypes, Formats

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii unveiled new prototypes that emphasize franchisee and customer flexibility, including double drive-thru lanes and streamlined order pickups.

Famous Toastery Recovers from Pandemic Pains, Relaunches Franchise Efforts

After a spate of closings and a franchisee bankruptcy, Famous Toastery sustained its scratch-kitchen model and went on to open three new locations in 2020 as well as its first ghost kitchen.

Uno Pizzeria & Grill Rolls Out New Flexible Format

UNO Pizzeria & Grill introduced a new franchise concept that recreates the look and feel of the brand's original Pizzeria UNO Chicago location.

East Coast Wings + Grill’s Fast-Casual Design Takes Flight

In effort to reduce costs and maximize output, casual dining chain East Coast Wings + Grill has developed and tested a fast-casual prototype design that it plans to roll out to franchisees.

MOOYAH Inks Its Biggest Deal Ever

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes signed its largest development deal to date.

Caribou Coffee Launches Domestic Franchise Program

Panera Brands is launching a domestic franchise program for Caribou Coffee.

How to Open a Restaurant in a Tight Labor Market

Top five best practices to opening a restaurant in a tight labor market.

Checkers & Rally’s Taking Over the East Coast

Checkers & Rally’s signed four multi-unit deals with franchisees on the East Coast.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers’ New Openings, New Deals

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its first restaurants in New Jersey and Wisconsin earlier this year.

The Brass Tap Signs 19 Franchise Deals

The Brass Tap, a craft-beer focused franchise, signed 19 franchise agreements in the first half of 2021.

Jack in the Box To Open 64 New Units

Jack in the Box plans to build 64 new locations across Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas and Utah.

On The Border’s Bold Comeback

After a slow decade, this casual-dining chain is betting that elements of its most successful period can help revive its fortunes.

Saladworks Continues Nontraditional Grocery Push

Fast-casual entree salad franchise Saladworks will further expand its footprint within three Kroger stores in Ohio and one in Kentucky this summer.

The Habit Burger Shares Best Practices for Entering New Markets

Here are eight best practices for entering new markets.

How to Become a Technology Company

Fax machines, cash registers and loyalty punch cards have been part of the business mix for restaurants for years. But modern consumers expect a different level of technological engagement.

On The Border Spurs Franchise Growth with Two Deals

Mexican casual-dining chain On The Border signed an area development agreement that will add locations in Anchorage, Alaska, and McAllen, Texas.

The Halal Guys Elevate Brand Experience with New Prototype

The Halal Guys worked with Rubber and Road Creative, a San Francisco-based brand strategy and retail design firm, to create a new fast-casual design that balances the brand’s street cart roots and its desire to elevate the customer experience and brand identity as a growing international franchise operation.

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