Franchise Industry Expansions
Thriving franchise companies in search of growth opportunities know that well-executed expansion strategies are key to their continued success. Here's where you'll find the latest news as franchisors issue press releases announcing their growth, new unit openings, development strategies, and the regions and territories where they're offering franchising opportunities to both new and existing franchisees.
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Fast Fine Dining Franchise is Poised to Grow Through Corporate and Franchise Development
February 09, 2012 // Franchising.com // Alpharetta, Ga. - New menu items, re-imaged restaurants, leadership changes and grand openings are just a few of the exciting developments ahead that will drive growth for Fresh To Order (F2O) in 2012. Fresh To Order, a niche player in the ‘fast fine’ dining segment, combines the food quality of casual fine dining with the dining environment and price point of fast casual to offer its guests fresh, flavorful food for around $10 in under 10 minutes. The company will use its ‘fast fine’ positioning to guide innovation and growth decisions in the coming year.
To lead and execute F2O growth strategies, two key personnel changes have been made... |
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The Nation's Fastest Growing Barbecue Chain is Heading to Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to expand in Wisconsin.
This new location is located at 895 Lombardi Avenue.
"We are so thrilled Dickey's is expanding its reach in Wisconsin," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "It's an excellent market for a quick-serve fast casual barbecue restaurant."
Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened in 1941 and began franchising in 1994. Dickey's Barbecue Pit is well-known for their hot pit-smoked signature meats, complimentary ice cream and the big yellow cups. Dickey's has more than 200 locations in 36 states nationwide... |
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The Human Bean Coffee Drive-thru is re-opening in Roseburg.
Roseburg, Oregon– February 6, 2012– The Human Bean, a specialty coffee drive-thru franchise, is reopening on Harvard Ave. Monday, February 6th. The coffee drive thru was closed in August due to the owners illness. Arlisa Hoffman recently purchased the Harvard Avenue location.
Arlisa comes to this business with a lot of experience. She has worked for The Human Bean for many years and last spring she became a franchisee with the first mobile unit. "One of my business goals was to purchase a stationary stand. When the Roseburg stand became available and knowing that the area would support the stand, I achieved my goal. Human Bean is simply the best!" says Arlisa... |
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Owner Celebrates with Free Subs
February 09, 2012 // Franchising.com // Chantilly, VA
WHO:
Pat White opened his second Jersey Mike’s Subs location in Virginia. He recently celebrated his first store opening in December 2011 located at 11199 Lee Highway in Fairfax, Va.
WHAT:
The grand opening and free sub fundraiser will support the Westfield Athletic Booster Club (WABC). Anyone who has a fundraising coupon can get a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution. Fifteen thousand coupons were distributed throughout the community.
WHERE:
The new store is located at 5005 Westone Plaza Blvd., Chantilly, Va.
WHEN:
Grand Opening – Wed., Feb. 8, 2012
Fundraiser -- Runs 5 Days from Wed... |
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Owner Celebrates with Free Subs
WHO:
Steve Leonard opened his third Jersey Mike’s Subs location in the San Diego area. Located in Escondido, this restaurant joins Leonard’s Jersey Mike’s franchises in San Marcos (opened August 2010) and Rancho Bernardo (opened July 2011). Between those two locations, Leonard’s team has raised more than $15,000 for local community schools and sports organizations. He has been co-area director in the greater San Diego area with partner Cathy Brown for the last three years.
WHAT:
A grand opening and free sub fundraiser supported Cancer for College. Anyone who had a fundraising coupon received a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution... |
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The Fastest Growing Chain in the Country Heads to Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick-serve barbecue chain in the country, continues to grow as it gets closer to opening a location in Madison.
"Madison is a great fit for quick-serve barbecue. If you treat people well and serve good food, most likely you will have loyal customers," said Steve Dibble, the franchise owner for this new location.
This new location is located at 4833 Annamark Drive.
"We are so thrilled Dickey's will be expanding to Wisconsin and the people of Madison. Madison is a great community and we are very excited to have a franchise there," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc... |
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DoubleTree by Hilton Portland Maine Celebrates New Name and New Look With Completion of $3.7 Million Hotelwide Renovation
PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of a newly renovated, upscale full-service hotel in Portland, Maine. The 219-room DoubleTree by Hilton Portland Maine, is situated directly off the Maine Turnpike, just two miles from the Portland International Jetport (PWM) and directly across from The Maine Mall, one of northern New England’s largest shopping malls. An architectural landmark in the region, known for its dual iconic circular towers, is within minutes of downtown Portland’s business and leisure attractions including the city’s Art District, historic Portland Head Light Lighthouse, the Victoria Mansion, and Old Orchard Beach with its legendary 500-foot pier stretching over the Atlantic Ocean... |
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Porterville is Giving Away 100 Free Sandwiches
PORTERVILLE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Get in line at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Porterville to get your free pulled pork big barbecue sandwich this Friday, February 10th.
"I am extremely excited to open and can't wait to give my community great barbecue, excellent customer service and a family friendly environment," said local franchise owner Ed Phillips.
The first 100 customers will receive a free pulled pork big barbecue sandwich. This new store is located at 77 North Main Street. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The store phone number is 559-783-2227.
People are encouraged to check out this Dickey's facebook page at http://www... |
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February 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // Caring Senior Service, a national in-home care provider for seniors, announced today that it has awarded a new franchise to Andrew Lim for service in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The new office will bring the number of Caring Senior Service franchise locations to 31, and the total number of locations to 41.
Lim will open his Caring Senior Service office in late March. This will be the second location opened by the company in Wisconsin area since November 2010, joining Kenosha.
“Expanding into Milwaukee allows us to bring GreatCare• to more seniors in Wisconsin,” said CEO and Founder Jeff Salter. “Andrew represents Caring well, and he is eager to begin serving the seniors in the area... |
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The Fastest Growing Chain in the Nation Lands in Wyoming
EVANSTON, Wyo., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit is coming soon to Evanston, Wyoming. This new store is located at 113 Front Street.
Victor Solano is the owner and operator of this location. This is not Solano's first Dickey's location. Solano also owns and operates the Dickey's in Rock Springs.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened in 1941 in Dallas, Texas and began franchising in 1994. Dickey's has more than 200 locations in 36 states nationwide.
Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www... |
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PARSIPPANY, NJ and SAN MIGUEL, MEXICO--(Marketwire - Feb 8, 2012) - Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC today announced the signing of an exclusive master franchise agreement to develop the Sotheby's International Realty® brand throughout Mexico's San Miguel de Allende region with the opening of San Miguel Sotheby's International Realty.
Adrian Toscano and Larry Stebbins serve as co-founders of the firm, which expands the brand's current presence in Guadalajara, Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya.
"San Miguel is an exciting and vibrant market for the Sotheby's International Realty brand to be showcased, and a powerful addition to our already strong presence in Mexico," said Michael R. Good, chief executive officer, Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC... |
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Opens in Manhattan with Plans for Four Bakery-Cafes in 2012
February 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // ST. LOUIS, MO – Panera Bread (Nasdaq: PNRA) announced the opening of its 1,500th bakery-cafe and its first in Manhattan.
The Company’s new location opened today at 330 Seventh Avenue at 29th Street. As well, Panera Bread announced three other Manhattan bakery-cafes that it expects to open in 2012. They will be located on East 86th Street, Fifth Avenue at 40th Street and Union Square.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating two milestones today – the opening of our 1,500th bakery-cafe, as well as Panera’s entry into the food mecca that is Manhattan,” commented Ron Shaich, Panera Bread Founder and Executive Chairman... |
February 08, 2012 at 8:40AM PST | Source: Saladworks |
Salad Franchise Location Open at Plaza America Shopping Center, 11692 Plaza America Drive
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, is opening its second Virginia location, in the Plaza America Shopping Center, 11692 Plaza America Drive.
“Saladworks fits my healthy lifestyle perfectly. I truly believe in the product as well as the system, after all I am a salad fanatic.”
Saladworks is celebrating the grand opening of its Reston Virginia location by offering $5 salads for 3 days, February 11th, 12th and 13th.
The Reston Saladworks is owned and operated by Michael Lord, who spent 25 years in engineering before deciding it was time to go into business for himself... |
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132 Room Hyatt Place Hotel Opens in West Raleigh Near RBC Center
February 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // RALEIGH, NC – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Southern States Management today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Raleigh West/RBC Center, one of the first LEED certified hotel buildings in the Raleigh area.
As a part of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process, Hyatt Place Raleigh West/RBC Center boasts a variety of features intended to increase environmental sustainability, including:
Electric car charging stations
30 solar panels to generate hot water
LED lighting throughout the hotel, energy efficient HVAC systems, and motion activated thermostats in all 132 guestrooms
Energy efficient landscaping
Solar powered trash compactors
Hotel transportation van powered by butane gas
Business and leisure travelers alike will benefit from Hyatt Place Raleigh West/RBC Center’s location in a growing part of the Triangle, which is just minutes from the RBC Center, State Fairgrounds, downtown Raleigh, RDU airport, and Interstate 40... |
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 CANTON, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with a newly formed subsidiary of Sizzling Platter, LLC (Sizzling Donuts, LLC) for 11 new restaurants in Denver, Colorado and eight new restaurants in El Paso, Texas. The company also acquired two additional existing restaurants in El Paso, TX.
Sizzling Platter, LLC is a restaurant management company, which operates restaurants located in seven states in the Mountain West, Southwest and Pacific Northwest under the Little Caesars, Sizzler, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Ruby River Steakhouse, and Hoppers Grill & Brew Pub brand names.
"We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Denver and El Paso and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Ted Morton, president & CEO, Sizzling Platter, LLC... |
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February 08, 2012 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today that Avia The Woodlands, located 30 minutes north of Houston, TX, has officially changed its name to Hyatt Market Street, The Woodlands.
Located at Market Street, a premier shopping and entertainment destination filled with more than 90 luxury retailers and 17 restaurants, Hyatt Market Street, The Woodlands combines understated elegance with contemporary style.
The hotel’s 70 rooms and suites include a Classic Guestroom, Grand Suite, Lux Suite, Master Patio Suite and two Signature Presidential Hosting Suites. All rooms and suites include an array of amenities, including an in-room refreshment bar, modern bathrooms with walk-in showers, lush beds and fine linens, 42-inch flat panel televisions, alarm clock radios with MP3 docking stations with spacious work areas... |
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit in San Jose will celebrate its First Day of Business on Thursday, February 9th.
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy Lu of Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating his first day open in San Jose on Thursday, February 9th by giving the first 100 people a free pulled pork big barbecue sandwich.
"I can't wait to swing open my doors," said local franchise owner Jimmy Lu. "This will be my second store and I am extremely excited to serve San Jose authentic barbecue." Lu also owns and operates the Dickey's in Fremont.
This new store is located at 5391 Prospect Road. The hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The store phone number is 408-725-1619.
People are encouraged to check out this Dickey's facebook page at http://on... |
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Come eat $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches and enter into a drawing to win free barbecue for a year.
PETAL, Miss., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit will be celebrating its grand opening this Friday, February 10th in Petal. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. customers will be able to buy $1 big barbecue southern pulled pork sandwiches and will have a chance to win free barbecue for a year.
Dickey's is located at 1225 Highway 42. The store phone is 601-602-3476. Dickey's is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
At the grand opening 95.9 WBBN will be there to entertain the crowd and to join in on all the fun. Customers will be able to enter into a drawing where three lucky people will win free barbecue for a year.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened its first location in Dallas in 1941... |
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DoubleTree by Hilton Panama City Welcome World’s Travelers to Latin America Gateway City and Upscale Hotel Brand’s Fast-Growing Global Hotel Collection
PANAMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleTree by Hilton announces one of its newest Latin American hotel destinations -- the DoubleTree by Hilton Panama City. Located just steps from historic El Carmen Church between modern Panama City and The Old City, the newly transformed, 213-room hotel is situated along the Via España, just 20 minutes from Tocumen International Airport and 10 miles from the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal, within walking distance of the city’s premier dining, shopping, casinos and business centers.
Rob Palleschi, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton, said, “DoubleTree by Hilton is delighted to continue expansion of our Latin American presence by introducing another rewarding hotel experience with the DoubleTree by Hilton Panama City... |
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Authentic Barbecue Comes to Georgia
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sassy Tumblin and her husband Trippy are taking on another Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Georgia.
"We own the Dickey's in Watkinsville and felt it was a great time to expand," said Sassy Tumblin.
The couple's new location will be at 810 Hawthorne Avenue, the store phone number is 706-850-7561. Right across the street from this new location is the YMCA and the new Medical College of Georgia is just down the road. According to Tumblin, the store will open around the end of February or beginning of March.
The couple also owns and operates CiCi's Pizza in Athens. They have been with the company since 2000 and owners of the Atlanta Highway location since 2007... |
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