New multi-unit development agreements consist of:
Ronit's Inc. -Five-unit agreement in the Richmond, Va. area. Central Florida Wings, LLC - Five-unit agreement in Central Orlando, Fla. Franchise Partners, LLC - Hurricane Grill & Wings Franchisee since 2009 in Surprise, Ariz., signed a six-unit agreement in Maricopa County, Ariz. Tamarind Investments, LLC - Three-unit agreement for the North Orlando, Fla. market. JD Food and Grill, LLC - Three-unit agreement in the Dallas, Texas DMA.
In addition, Arby's largest franchisee, United States Beef Corporation, has signed a development agreement to open 38 new Arby's restaurants in the Colorado market over the next seven years. U.S. Beef Corporation, a franchisee with the Arby's system since 1969, recently purchased 48 Arby's in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming, bringing their total to 323 restaurants.
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 17, 2014) - Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, the leader of the rapidly expanding build-your-own pizza category, today announced that it has signed three new area development agreements to open Blaze Pizza franchise restaurants in Boston, Dallas and Phoenix. The fast-casual pizza chain, known for its chef-driven recipes and casually hip restaurants, now has commitments to build 252 franchise units in 24 states and Washington DC.
With more than 60 years in the quick-service game and a robust presence in the South and Central Plains, Sonic Drive-In is making progress in its commitment to expanding across the U.S., primarily through coast-to-coast franchise development.
Rita's GP, LLC, plans to open more than 70 Rita's stores in San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The development schedule outlines over 30 stores alone in San Diego County, over the next 5 years; beginning with the first Rita's opening in Chula Vista at Bonita Point Plaza in March, 2014.
Togo's Eateries Inc. signed 48 new franchise agreements to develop new restaurants in Colorado, Arizona, California, Oregon, and Utah as part of the sandwich chain's plan to grow its footprint throughout the West.
Moe's Southwest Grill®, the fast-growing restaurant franchise best known for its flavorful southwest fare, has signed a deal to bring 18 new restaurants to Sacramento and Santa Cruz over the next seven years. This is Moe's first push into California and is a crucial part of the Atlanta-based brand's westward expansion plans.
HKM II, LLC of Roseville, Calif., headed by David Mitchell, Matt Karadanis and Rob Whittey, is the award-winning franchise group behind the California expansion. They also own 42 quick-serve burger restaurants throughout Northern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona.
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. has struck a 100 store development deal in the southern half of California. This is the largest development deal for the 72-year-old franchise known for aggressive growth and slow smoked Texas barbecue.
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. has struck a 100 store development deal in the southern half of California. This is the largest development deal for the 72-year-old franchise known for aggressive growth and slow smoked Texas barbecue.
How Do You Roll? has inked a deal with Raj Patel of the Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Group to develop the Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and northern Virginia area. Over the next eight years, Patel will sell and support the opening of 25 units targeting Washington D.C., Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Rockville, and Northern Virginia for development first.
How Do You Roll? has inked a deal with Raj Patel of the Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Group to develop the Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and northern Virginia area. Over the next eight years, Patel will sell and support the opening of 25 units targeting Washington D.C., Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Rockville, and Northern Virginia for development first.
La Madeleine, the French-inspired bakery café, announced a multi-unit agreement that continues to build momentum for its recently launched franchising initiative.
This is the brand's second franchise agreement in its 30-year history, a move that further illuminates the concept's strength and desire to elevate its footprint in select U.S. markets with seasoned restaurant owner/operator groups. The Dallas-based restaurant company, which has a collection of 64 corporate owned bakery cafés, has completed the deal with Franklin Mountain Bistro.