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UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC), an operator of "better-for-you" fast-casual restaurants, today announced the opening of its first Rocky Mountain location in Draper, UT with franchise developer Greg Felder. Mr. Felder has signed on to open...
CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:CKR) announced today blended same-store sales for fiscal year ended Jan. 26, 2009, for its Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's® brands increased 1.7 percent, its sixth consecutive year of positive blended same-store sales.
Sandella's Development Agent Marc Hughston and franchisee Sudhir Kumar have each signed leases in Orange County, California that will bring two new stores to the West Coast. Sandella's Flatbread Café is the largest flatbread concept in the world wi
zpizza has finalized a contract with franchisee, Ritu Shah-Burnham, to open three new restaurants in Seattle, Washington. The Southern California-based gourmet pizza chain has built a powerful presence across the United States, earning it the...
  • Feb 3rd, 2009
  • By: zpizza
  • 356    506
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest franchisor of hotels, today announced the appointment of Kathleen Chiechi Flores as executive vice president of Human Resources.
Baskin-Robbins -- the top ranked ice cream and frozen dessert franchise by Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500(R) in 2008 and 2009 -- has announced that Houston will be one of its key markets in its 2009 expansion plans. Baskin-Robbins has plans for...
As part of their unconventional growth strategy, restaurateur Johnny Rockets, has agreed to open and operate a 1,800-square-foot restaurant on Main Side, in Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps' largest West Coast expeditionary training facility, located...
Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite neighborhood ice cream shop, shares its plans to rapidly expand its national footprint with today's announcement that Atlanta is now open for franchise sales. More than 60 new stores are projected over the next...
Five Star Painting welcomes a new franchisee, Colin Villicana, who has just recently purchased the St. George market. Having run his own yard service company in the Utah county area for the past two years, Colin has the operational and business...
Aussie Pet Mobile, the nation's largest mobile pet grooming service, has partnered with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment for the February 3, 2009 Blu-ray™ and DVD release of the all-new movie Space Buddies, starring Jason Earles of Disney...
Bookkeeping Express, the first U.S. franchise focused solely on bookkeeping services, continues to inspire franchise investors with its unique business model and distinctive client services.
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Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX) today announced that Anthony A. Barr has joined the company as Vice President of its Gloria Jean's Franchise Operations. Mr. Barr has extensive experience in all facets of franchise operations. Mr. Barr will be...
Three executives from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today addressed attendees at the annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit, the hospitality industry's premier investment conference, held this year in San Diego, California.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) - known for its high-quality gourmet burgers and kid- and family-friendly atmosphere - will open a new Red Robin(R) restaurant in Apple Valley, located at 18999 Bear Valley Road, on the corner of Bear Valley...
CiCi's Pizza will forge ahead with planned expansions in 2009, adding 100 new locations and expanding into California for the first time. Of the new locations, 20 will be CiCi's smaller To-Go concept, bringing the total To-Go count to 30 by year's end.
  • Jan 28th, 2009
  • By: Cicis
  • 1478    54
Diedrich Coffee, Inc. (Nasdaq: DDRX) today announced operating results for its second quarter ended December 10, 2008. For the quarter, the Company reported a net loss of $995,000, or $0.18 loss per share, compared to a net loss of $1,159,000, or $0.21...
Despite a shaky economy seeing more and more people to scale back on restaurant dining, the Happi House Asian fast casual restaurant chain is touting a 7% sales increase after introducing a variety of new menu items, including several new snack foods.
The Bob's Big Boy restaurant group continues expanding in the state where it began. California's 12th location recently opened in West Covina, a Los Angeles suburb.
We Olive continues its growth in the world of olive oil tasting bars with its 5th store. The newest store in the growing franchise opened its doors at 4:00pm on Thursday December 18th, 2009. El Dorado Hills is a town just North of Sacramento on Highway...
  • Jan 22nd, 2009
  • By: We Olive
  • 599    14
We Olive continues its growth in the world of olive oil tasting bars with its 6th store. The newest store in the growing franchise opened its doors at 12:00pm on Saturday January 3rd, 2009. The store is located at 4725 E. 2nd Street. We Olive is the...
  • Jan 22nd, 2009
  • By: We Olive
  • 385    1
El Pollo Loco, Inc. announced today that it has created a new executive management position, "Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation," to leverage innovation throughout the organization in the development of new products, processes and...
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Budget Blinds, the leading custom window coverings and home décor franchise company in North America, announced today that it will provide turnkey services to homebuilders through a new program, Budget Blinds® Pro™ Builder.
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened its first location in the...
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ:CPKI), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts opened new full-service restaurants...
Powered by coffee and a goal of "spreading Dutch luv," Dutch Bros. Coffee showed no signs of slowing down in 2008 and has aggressive plans for 2009.
Edmonds Capital, LLC announces today that it is teaming with the management teams of Shane's Rib Shack, a national rib shack and barbecue concept founded by Shane Thompson in 2002, and Planet Smoothie, a national smoothie concept founded by Martin...
DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, today announced that it will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2008 financial results and issue 2009 financial performance guidance on Wednesday...
ServiceMaster Clean announced today that it has signed a unique partnership agreement to be the first-ever official sponsor of the caution period during races at International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and Speedway Motorsports Incorporated (SMI) race...
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPKI) announced today that revenues decreased 0.7% to $161.7 million for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2008 versus $162.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Comparable restaurant sales decreased...
Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" concept recently launched and funded with $15 million by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), has secured its fourth franchisee and "Founders Club" member, SunWest...

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