Mention the word ‘prospecting’ in polite circles and the image that immediately jumps to mind is that of a grizzly old man, ankle-deep in a stream panning for gold.  Just a few years ago, if you referred to ‘prospecting’ at…

The latest Pinkberry (310/299-2500 www.pinkberry.com) in New York City has recently opened on the street level of a recently renovated multi-level residential building on Spring St. at Mulberry St. It is the 17th unit for 4Sunkids Inc. (212/488-2501), the New…

In late August, Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. and Miami-based Burger King Worldwide Inc. announced a definitive agreement under which the two companies will create a new global powerhouse in the quick service restaurant sector. With approximately $23-billion in system…

Global Franchise Group LLC, the Norcross, Georgia-based brand management and franchising company, has acquired Hot Dog on a Stick, a California-based concept with 78 corporate-owned stores and 14 franchise locations in the United States, as well as internationally in Brazil,…

Launched in 1991 as Andy’s Cheesesteaks & Cheeseburgers, the ‘50s-style diner Hwy 55 Burgers has just opened its 112th at 1201 S. Charles Blvd. in Greenville, North Carolina.  This is also the company’s first Hwy 55 Express, a new concept…

Later in the month, Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based East Coast Wings & Grill will enter the Georgia market with the first of five locations. The casual dining chicken wing franchise is opening a 5200 square foot eand cap unit in the…

The first Denny’s casual diner in Manhattan has just opened at 150 Nassau St. at Spruce St. at the gateway to New York’s Financial District. The new location incorporates locally-inspired, historical design elements with Denny’s classic, American diner atmosphere. The…

Seafood chain Captain D’s has signed two new multi-unit franchise agreements that will add units in Atlanta, Georgia and Tallahassee, Florida.  Mike Munshi, a Dairy Queen franchisee with seven locations in Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, will build three Captain…

In 2003, Kelvin and Mandy Slater opened their first Blue Moon Pizza in Marietta, Georgia, a full service, upscale restaurant that quickly became a neighborhood destination with faithful customers returning several times a week. The licensed restaurant featured dine-in service,…

In late August, Maryland’s first Pie Five Pizza Co. restaurant opens in the new Market Square at Frederick shopping center on Shorebird St., just east of Catoctin Mountain Hwy and north of Liberty Rd., in Frederick.  The end cap unit is about…