Walk-On’s Enterprises, the Baton Rouge-based owner and operator of Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, has officially launched its franchising program and is aggressively sourcing qualified franchisees to grow the sports bar concept across the Southeastern United States. Having developed a distinctive niche,…

In early October, Romacorp Inc., the parent company of Tony Roma’s restaurants, reported that Jim Rogers has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer and Roger Stracener as joined as Vice President, International Franchise Operations. Romacorp President Ken Myres notes…

Spoleto – My Italian Kitchen, the Rio de Janeiro-based chain of Italian restaurants in Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica, will open its first location in the United States at the mixed use Plaza on University project in Orlando in Central…

The El Segundo, California-based Rock & Brews restaurant brand has selected multi-unit franchise operator R&B Florida LLC to open several locations throughout Florida. The first Florida location is set to open in a freestanding location at 7131 Red Bug Lake Rd.,…

One of the largest smoothie chains in the United States, Planet Smoothie is planning to double its number of locations in the Atlanta market, and it’s looking for a partner to help make that happen. Introduced in Atlanta almost 20…

In late October, Texas-based On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina will open its 6827 square foot casual restaurant in the recently opened Towson Square on East Joppa Rd. in Baltimore, Maryland. The chain’s second location in the area, the…

The J. Gumbo chain of quick casual Cajun and Creole menu restaurants expects to open several new units in New York City, Fort Lauderdale and Cleveland, as well as Jonesboro, Arkansas soon, with more to be added. Presently there are…

In mid-October, Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill opened its first location in the state of Georgia.  Local owners Donald and Michael Williams are introducing Costa Vida’s made-from-scratch and gluten-friendly menu inspired by the cuisine and flavors of coastal Mexico at…

Seafood restaurant chain Captain D’s is actively seeking both single and multi-unit franchisees across several states including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Georgia, and the Carolinas, among others. In addition, earlier in October the chain kicked off its corporate store development program…

In late September, Carrollton, Texas-based casual dining bar and grill, TGI Fridays (800/374-3297 www.fridays.com) launched a refranchising initiative designed to accelerate the growth and re-imaging of the brand’s restaurant portfolio. Following completion of this program, TGI Fridays expects to franchise…