Acquires Restaurants from Long-term Franchisee….. In late July, franchisor Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. acquired and assumed management of all 26 Arby’s restaurants from long-standing franchisee, Trefz & Trefz Inc., the Augusta, Georgia-based franchisee. The acquisition includes eight restaurants in the Augusta,…

Location, Location, Location…….it’s a phrase used by industry experts and fools alike. While it may be an overused mantra, it has never been more true than in the restaurant business today.  Make no mistake about it, the restaurant category in…

In early October, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes announced two executive moves to support the brand’s strong growth. Michael Mabry, who formerly served as Director of Franchise Sales will now spearhead the chain’s franchise development and operations as Vice President…

Atlanta-based fast casual franchise, Tin Drum Asiacafé has added seven new positions to it leadership and corporate support team to shore up its substantial franchise and corporate growth. Two industry veterans, both from Arby’s Restaurant Group, will join the leadership…

Cabo Flats Cantina & Tequila Bar is a full service Mexican restaurant and tequila bar that opened in early 2011 at the Downtown at the Gardens project on Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. in Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.  The end…

The quick casual Your Pie build-your-own pizza chain of restaurants is in an aggressive expansion mode.  Introduced in 2008 with franchising introduced in 2010, the chain presently includes about 18 restaurants in the Southeast region and several in various development…

In late September, Southlake, Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group opened a Del Frisco’s Grille in the Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach in South Florida.  The 8000 square foot full service unit at 340 Royal Poinciana Way in the project’s…

Earlier in October, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Chanticleer Holdings Inc.  reported that it had completed a $1.6-million equity financing with accredited investors, meeting the minimum requirement for the private placement.  The private placement involved the sale of approximately 426,667 units of…

Norma Jean’s Sports Bar & Grill opened its third location in Towne Center Plaza on Fruitville Rd. in Sarasota in late Summer.  The first Norman Jean’s opened in Venice, Florida about 25 years ago. The sports bar/restaurant concept serves a lunch…

In the Spring, the Latin inspired quick service chain Pollo Campero (972/770-2800 www.pollocampero.com) entered the Rhode Island market with a location in the Eagle Square in Providence. Now, in early October, the chain has turned its attention to the Virginia…