January 17, 2012

Salad Franchise Saladworks Signs 3 Store Deal In Tampa, FL.

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FranchiseWorks.com: Saladworks, the nation’s first and largest fresh-salad franchise signed a three-store franchise agreement with Calvin and Felicia Rucker of Tampa Bay. The first store, set to open in mid-2012 will be located at 2020 W. Brandon Blvd., the couple’s two other stores will follow in subsequent years. “Expansion in areas outside of the Philadelphia […]

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The Tweeting Cabbie

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Ars Technica: “Can you pick me up at my place in 15 minutes? Text me when you get here.” No, this isn’t a text message to a friend or a call to a car service—it’s a direct message sent through Twitter to a driver of a Chicago cab. Rashid Temuri, who goes by “Chicago Cabbie”

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Bubba Burger CEO Buys Peterbrooke

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WJXT Jacksonville: The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that Bubba Burger president and CEO William “Billy” Morris added to his corporate menu with the purchase of Jacksonville-based candymaker Peterbrooke Chocolatier. “It’s exciting for me. Peterbrooke Chocolatier is an iconic brand well-loved in this city,” Morris told the Daily Record on Friday. Morris bought the company from

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Under New Leadership, Rita’s Italian Ice Ready For Overseas Debut

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QSRweb.com: Pennsylvania-based Rita’s Italian Ice has a history dating back to 1984 and a devoted fan base. Still, newly appointed CEO Jonathan Fornaci has already begun implementing plenty of changes. Fornaci has proven he’s capable of making substantial adjustments. In his most recent position as CEO of Straw Hat Pizza, which he held for about

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Tomboy Tools For DIY Girls

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Bangor Daily News: “Being the only one in Maine has its advantages and disadvantages,” said Gormely, who has been with Tomboy almost 11 months. “Disadvantages in that I’m it and I have to do all, but I also have all the potential sales and if they (Tomboy) get any leads on, I’m it as far

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Jamba Franchisees Celebrate Opening Of New Mall Of America Store

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MarketWatch: With the goal of bringing a convenient better-for-you, specialty beverage and meal option to commuters, shoppers and residents of Bloomington, Jamba Juice(R) franchisee, JJ MAA, Inc., one of the largest franchisees for Jamba Juice Company, celebrated the opening of their 42nd store, located in Mall of America(R), the Nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex,

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Concord Krispy Kreme Comeback?

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San Jose Mercury News: A doughnut dispensary along the high-profile Interstate 680 corridor, shuttered for more than four years, wants back in the glazed-snack game. A Krispy Kreme franchisee has applied for a permit to reopen the nearly 4,000-square-foot drive-through bakery at the Willows Shopping Center. “The facility will employ about 60 to 70 people

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