Quick casual ‘better burger’ concept MOOYAHBurgers Fries & Shakes has made its entry into the Florida market with an opening at 13725 SW 152nd St. in mid-November. Local franchisee Enzo Di Giovanni is already sourcing his second location in the…
Unveils Generation Two Design…
In late October, fast casual Newk’s Eatery unveiled its a new design prototype with the opening of its first Lafayette, Louisiana location. Dubbed the ‘Generation Two’ design, the changes represent a fresh, on-trend look for the brand, designed to resonate…
Signs Another Multi-Unit Deal……
The Dallas-based Pie Five Pizza fast casual pizza chain has just announced a 28-unit development agreement in South Florida and is including the Tampa market with the same group. “We felt like Tampa was a natural expansion of the brand…
Pieology Coming to Florida…..
In early 2016, Rancho Santa Margarita, California-based Pieology Pizzeria will open a 2552 square foot unit in the Nocatee Town Center in the planned community in the Ponte Vedra Beach area, about 18 miles southeast of Jacksonville. It will be…
Future is Bright……
In mid-November, Quaker Steak & Lube announced that TravelCenters of America LLC has agreed to acquire Quaker Steak & Lube’s restaurant and related assets for approximately $25-million. Quaker Steak & Lube has more than 50 locations across 16 states and…
Rubio’s Buys Into Florida…..
Earlier in the month, California-based Rubio’s Restaurants announced that it had entered into an agreement with Ruby Tuesday Inc. to acquire eight restaurant locations in Florida currently operated as Lime Fresh Mexican Grills. Following closing of the transaction, Rubio’s will…
PF & Sub-Culture Partner on New Concept……
PF Hospitality Group Inc., the Boca Raton-based management firm that develops and operates several brands within the hospitality industry, will launch its latest its newest concept in mid-2016 in Mizner Park lifestyle center in Boca Raton. Shaker & Pie is…
New Growth With New Prototype…..
California-based hot dog chain Wienerschnitzel reports that its smaller-footprint Heritage restaurant design, currently operating in El Paso, Texas, is now available for franchising. The new prototype has been engineered to lower investment and operational costs, while boosting profitability potential and expansion opportunities.…
Brokers’ Time, Contacts are Valuable, Don’t Waste It……
Time is money. You don’t waste money so naturally you don’t want to waste time. And you certainly don’t appreciate it when somebody wastes your time. It’s almost like they’ve put their hand in your pocket and taken what you’ve…
Have You Heard…..
Quick casual sub sandwich franchise Jersey Mike’s Subs opened its 1000th restaurant in mid-October. Jersey Mike’s started as one sub shop at the Jersey Shore in 1956 serving authentic premium sliced subs on freshly baked bread. “It may have taken us…