Articles, news and resources for chain restaurant executives involved with expansion, including growth strategy, franchising and finance. en-us http://www.chainleader.com/community/Expansion/47555.html?nid=3965 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:01:10 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706564.html?nid=3965 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=3965 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/CA6706373.html?nid=3965 Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. has announced the opening of more than 160 new Uno Express quick-service restaurant locations in sports arenas, airports, tourism centers, universities and other locations within the past 15 months. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:08:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6706303.html?nid=3965 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=3965 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=3965 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/CA6706071.html?nid=3965 NexCen Brands Inc. promotes Jerry Slover to vice president of development; move aligns franchise development initiatives with real estate and construction. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:35:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705859.html?nid=3965 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/CA6705543.html?nid=3965 GE Capital, Franchise Finance doubles credit facility to Five Guys Burgers and Fries, providing growth capital for one of America's fastest growing restaurant chains. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:09:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705540.html?nid=3965 Bakery cafe veteran Steven Fricker and partner Bob Carson to open 11 Corner Bakery Cafes in San Diego over next seven years. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:05:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705357.html?nid=3965 Pollo Campero, the world's largest Latin chicken restaurant chain, has brought its signature "Flavor You Can't Campero" to the southern sector of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:02:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705301.html?nid=3965 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=3965 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=3965 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=3965 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=3965 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=3965 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=3965 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/CA6705021.html?nid=3965 PJ's Coffee of New Orleans, established 31 years ago and returned to local New Orleans ownership 16 months ago, is announcing significant expansion. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:00 PST http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705020.html?nid=3965 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