El Paso Times reports that the Peter Piper franchise is now among the USA’s biggest. El Paso-based Pizza Properties Ltd. ranked No. 79 on the list of top multiunit franchisees in the United States with 65 restaurants, according to the Monitor 200 rankings released by Restaurant Finance Monitor. Pizza Properties Ltd. is Peter Piper Pizza’s …
Passport Restaurants, Inc., a restaurant holding company, today announced plans to raise a second round of capital to complete its acquisition and development plan in the casual/fast casual segments of the U.S. restaurant industry. In making the announcement, Passport Restaurant’s, Inc. Chairman John Creed said that the three acquisitions that the company made with its …
Running an ice cream parlour franchise is not only a great way to make money, but also a wonderful way to involve the whole family in a fun and friendly business. Nothing quite beats the experience of sitting in a retro-style ice cream parlour being served up a huge bowlful of fresh, creamy vanilla and …
One of America’s most popular snack food franchises is moving into the UK High Street with the launch of Auntie Anne’s hand rolled soft pretzel stores. The master franchise to market Auntie Anne’s throughout the UK and Ireland has been acquired by Robert Burton, former owner of the Thrifty Car Rental operation in the UK. …
CKE Restaurants franchise reports positive period six blended same-store sales. CKE Restaurants, Inc. announced today period six same-store sales for the four weeks ended July 17, 2006, for Carl’s Jr.(R) and Hardee’s. Both brands record highest period six average unit volumes in recent history. Commenting on the Company‘s performance, Andrew F. Puzder, president and chief …
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers continues California expansion with opening of Cypress location. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., (Red Robin), will open its 61st California restaurant in Cypress on Monday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. The Cypress Red Robin(R) restaurant is located at 5461 Katella Ave., off Katella and Walker Road. Red Robin is a casual …
Bromborough to host UK water specialist franchise. The UK’s only specialist wholesale water distribution company has chosen Bromborough on the Wirral for the location of its new head office and distribution centre. As part of a rapid expansion plan, Aqueous has invested in a new 8,000sq ft facility which will provide easier access to motorway …
Panera Bread expands area development agreements with five franchise groups. Franchise UK – Panera Bread today announced additional area development agreements with several of its franchisees. The announcements, which represent commitments for a total of 33 new bakery-cafes, signify 2nd and 3rd generation expansions of development territories. “One of the core strengths of Panera Bread …
Proposed acquisition of Sushi Shop and Sushi Shop Express franchise. Franchise UK – The Company is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary MTY Tiki Ming Enterprises Inc. (the “MTY”) has entered into a binding agreement to purchase all of the assets, tradenames, trademarks and franchise systems of Sushi Shop and Sushi Shop Express from …
Dominos franchise boosts international sales by 5.7%. Domino’s Pizza, Inc. recognized world leader in pizza delivery, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 18, 2006. Diluted EPS was $0.39, up nearly 15% from year-ago levels. Diluted EPS includes the impact of reduced share counts and a tax benefit. International same-store sales grew 5.7% …
Wings To Go, franchise has signed former NFL great William “The Refrigerator” Perry as national spokesman for the restaurant chain. Wings To Go, Inc., the popular national franchise famous for buffalo style chicken wings, has signed William “The Refrigerator” Perry as the official national spokesman for the chain. The 3-year partnership will feature “The Fridge” …
Casual dining concept franchise offers low fees, simple operation and strong ROI. With the casual dining industry increasingly competitive, costly and complicated, Shannon R. Foust and his partners at Rooster’s say they have a simpler, lower cost solution — and they are starting to franchise it nationwide. Foust, former president and CEO of Damon’s Grill …