West Coast Franchise Expo coming to Anaheim

September 18, 2014

The International Franchise Association is sponsoring an expo for potential franchisees Oct. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Senators introduce NLRB Reform Act on heels of McDonald's ruling

September 17, 2014

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Lamar Alexander have introduced the National Labor Relations Board Act on the heels of the NLRB's decision…

Blaze Pizza adding two locations in LA market

September 17, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open two more Los Angeles County locations, including Westfield's Topanga Mall and the University of Southern…

Blaze Pizza announces a handful of new locations

September 16, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, today announced that it will soon be opening three new locations in the greater New York/New Jersey area. The company also announced…

Fund established to encourage pro athletes into franchising

September 16, 2014

Peter Piper Pizza announces nationwide franchising initiative

September 15, 2014

Arizona-based Peter Piper Pizza has announced a franchising initiative aimed at expanding the brand nationally into new markets. According to a news release…

Blaze Pizza sets its sights on Tennessee

September 15, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that it will make its debut in Tennessee in November with a new location in Knoxville.

Papa Murphy’s acquires nine Minneapolis stores for $3.4M

September 15, 2014

Fro-yo, burgers, pizza concepts' growth indicate high demand

September 12, 2014

According to Inc. Magazine's annual list of privately-held companies, fast casuals are still setting the pace for the restaurant industry.

Fresh Brothers Pizza part of LAX International's new lineup

September 12, 2014

The Los Angeles International Airport plans to open a handful of new restaurant concepts in one of its international terminals – Terminal 2. The OC Register…

Quiznos, CiCi's, Cold Stone among franchise businesses with high default rates

September 12, 2014

The Wall Street Journal this week examined the 10 "worst franchise brands," based on SBA loan defaults. The list included three restaurant brands – Cold Stone…

Villa Italian Kitchen debuts at Colorado shopping center

September 11, 2014

Villa Enterprises' Villa Italian Kitchen concept has opened at the Colorado Mills Shopping Center in Lakewood, Colorado.

MOD Pizza opens first franchised location

September 10, 2014

MOD Pizza will open its first Denver location Thursday at 8225 S. Chester St., Centennial. The restaurant is the 20th in the MOD system and also its first…

PizzaRev makes its debut in Texas

September 10, 2014

California-based PizzaRev has entered Texas with the opening of its newest restaurant in Austin's Round Rock area, under the leadership of developers David…

Papa Murphy's targeting North Carolina's Triad area for growth

September 10, 2014

Papa Murphy's is reportedly planning on opening 30 locations in North Carolina's Triad area within the next five years. According to the Triad Business…

Blaze Pizza secures Chicago expansion plan

September 9, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza announced that it will open three new locations in the greater Chicago area. The concept will expand to five locations in the market by…

Domino’s makes its debut in Norway

September 5, 2014

Domino's Pizza has opened its first store in Norway. The store, located in Oslo, is the first of three planned to open by the end of this year by the company’s…

SKINNYPIZZA launches nationwide franchising program

September 4, 2014

New York-based SKINNYPIZZA, a concept specializing in pizza, organic salads, soups and pastas, has selected iFranchise Group and franchise attorney Harold…

Calif. Supreme Court rules in favor of Domino’s in franchisee case

September 2, 2014

Last week, the California Supreme Court held that Domino’s Pizza, as a franchisor, could not be held responsible for a sexual harassment charge against the…

Blaze Pizza adds nine franchise groups

September 2, 2014

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza announced that its 40th restaurant is set to open next month in San Diego. The company also announced it has signed nine new area…