Emerging Chains. Articles, blogs, video and other information to help restaurant operators and young chain restaurants develop growth strategy for franchising, expansion and finance. Connect with other young chains and more experienced operators. en-us http://www.chainleader.com/community/Emerging+Chains/47559.html?nid=3966 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:34:45 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706564.html?nid=3966 Jimmy's Egg Franchise Systems announced today that the breakfast and lunch restaurant chain has signed a new area development agreement for Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:29:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706556.html?nid=3966 Restaurant industry professionals and husband-and-wife team, Javier and Teresa Bueno, have signed a Master Franchise agreement to open 20+ Freshii restaurants in the Greater Houston, Texas market. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:08:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706303.html?nid=3966 Calbi Fusion Tacos and Burritos, the two mobile-unit LA based Korean taco truck chain, is excited to announce a three month residence at the famous Universal Studios, Hollywood. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:24:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706150.html?nid=3966 Emerging chain Pinkberry announced today expansion into seven additional U.S. markets as well as Mexico with carefully selected area developer franchise partners. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:06:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706148.html?nid=3966 Healthy Fast Food, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HFFI), the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL(r) Frozen Yogurt stores, today announced that it has awarded franchise area development rights to a multi-concept franchise system operator based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:02:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705859.html?nid=3966 Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group plans to bring its beloved Shake Shack to Miami in spring/summer 2010. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:10:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705301.html?nid=3966 Edmond OK based Poblano Grill Mexican Restaurant Chain has opened two new Oklahoma City locations at South Penn & I-240 and SE 15th and Meridian. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705294.html?nid=3966 Popular frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me has expanded into Canada with its first location in Calgary, Alberta. The new location opens the door for other potential franchisees to open their own Spoon Me stores in Canada. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:39:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705289.html?nid=3966 After opening its first location in La Porte, Texas, in 2008 and quickly becoming a local favorite, Bullritos is proud to open its third franchised location in Greenway Commons, located at Weslayan and Richmond Avenue in Houston. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:33:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705286.html?nid=3966 Restaurant company Beautiful Brands International announced today an agreement to open two FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafés near the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and in Mooresville, N.C. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:27:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705175.html?nid=3966 Pangea Networks, Inc. DBA "Baristas" has completed the purchase of the "Grinders" drive-thru location. The transaction was completed on September 4th, 2009. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:38:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705026.html?nid=3966 The An family opens two new exciting restaurant concepts in South Coast Plaza and in Santa Monica; each venue offers variations on their signature Vietnamese-Fusion cuisine. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:56:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705022.html?nid=3966 WOW Café and Wingery, a New Orleans inspired family restaurant chain, continues its growth momentum with the addition of several WOW Café locations throughout the United States. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:45:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705020.html?nid=3966 Menchie's Group, Inc., the leader in self-serve frozen yogurt, has announced plans for expansion, with new stores opening in Nevada, Washington, Florida and Texas. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:38:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6704849.html?nid=3966 Kevin M. Holbrook, a talented executive who has helped build business in everything from real estate to gourmet coffee, has been named chief financial officer of emerging restaurant chain The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., which promises to take the unique taste of New York bagels worldwide. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:17:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6704970.html?nid=3966 Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" restaurant, continues its quest to become Houston's favorite burger place. Smashburger is pleased to announce its sixth Houston-area store opening in Sugar Land on November 18, 2009 at 2623 Town Center Blvd. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:25:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6704964.html?nid=3966 The ocean paradise of Rockin' Baja Coastal Cantina has officially arrived in Huntington Beach. Famous for its Baja Buckets, fresh seafood and ice-cold margaritas, emerging restaurant chain Rockin' Baja invites guests to escape a while, Rockin' Baja style. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:16:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6704314.html?nid=3966 Smashburger, a fast-casual ‘better burger’ restaurant chain, has partnered with Smash Bros LLC. Smash Bros LLC—a non-traditional retail and commercial development firm that grows brands with solid operations and unique market positions—is the partner company of Elkins-Whisenhunt, Inc. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:14:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6704932.html?nid=3966 With the help of their three sons, farmers Jim and Vicky Lochtefeld are continuing the incredible growth streak of Buffalo Wings & Rings by opening a new family-owned and -operated franchise in Portland, Indiana. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6703785.html?nid=3966 Growth from franchise and area development initiatives expected to play key role in national expansion of U-SWIRL concept in coming year. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:34:00 PST