Deal brings restaurant group’s total unit count to 177

Is America ready for fluffy, Japanese-style cheesecake?

David Barr, JD and Shelly Sun to help sandwich chain spur national growth

Plans underway for accelerated franchise growth

Franchised brand introduces tonkotsu bowls to the masses

As older operators retire, new franchisees are coming in, and they’re changing the restaurant business

Beach-themed fast-casual chain plans to expand throughout New Jersey

Franchise agreement signals global expansion for the chain

Refranchising charges cut into net income in the quarter

Chain makes 19-unit deal in Knoxville, Tenn., signaling willingness to operate locations