“Smoothie King had a huge year in 2014, and we’re thrilled the momentum has continued into 2015,” said Dan Hannah, Vice President of International and Domestic Business Development. “Growth like this is what will allow us to hit 1000 locations by…
Targeting Metro Areas Cross Country…….
The Big Salad has awarded its latest franchise, at its Novi, Michigan location to Christopher Pike of Rochester Hills in Michigan. He is the restaurant group’s fifth franchise owner. Formerly a corporate-owned unit, the restaurant is located at the Novi…
Unique Arts & Eat-ertainment Concept…….
Muse Paintbar is a unique restaurant concept that combines painting instruction from local artists with a light menu that ranges from spinach and feta bites to pulled pork sandwiches and desserts along with a full selection of wine and beer. The…
Grows East Coast Presence…..
‘Better burger’ concept Smashburger has added three new partners to its family of franchisees that, combined, represent a commitment for 61 new restaurants. This will bring the chain’s total active pipeline to over 350 units set to open over the…
Franchisees Start FL Expansion……
Fast casual Baja-style Mexican restaurant franchise Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has four recent multi-unit development agreements in place that will see the Fort Worth, Texas-based chain enter the Florida market later this Summer. The agreements call for opening more than 20…
Have You Heard…….
Wingstop Inc. has filed registration statement for its IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The proposed public offering is expected to consist of common stock offered by Wingstop and selling stockholders. The company will not receive any of the…
Have You Retained a Professional?
Return calls…………..how many times have you heard people complaining about the lack of call-backs? We are in an era of communications, what with all of the communication devices and services that everybody has access to, one would think that there…
Built-out Restaurants in Jupiter…….
Allan Carlisle at Cohen Commercial Realty Inc. is marketing for lease space in the Jupiter West Plaza in Jupiter, Florida. The available units include a freestanding restaurant unit of about 5490 square feet and frontage onto Indiantown Rd. Another unit…
Condo Development in the Area…..
Jason Guralnick at Cohen Commercial Realty Inc. is handling the leasing at Hallandale Shopping Center, an open 90,000 square foot center on E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., between S.E. 16th St. and Layne Blvd., in Hallandale, Florida. The site is across…
Doubling Footprint Over Next Three Years…
Corner Bakery Cafe is targeting the Southeast region of the United States for growth and is seeking top multi-unit franchise operators. “Experts are forecasting that the fast casual industry will lead the way for new restaurant development this year,” said…