Better Burger Franchise Continues Rapid Growth with 90 Unit Development Agreement

Better Burger Chain Continues Rapid Growth with Store Openings and New Development Deals

Development could spur creation of more than 400 new hospitality jobs.

Elevation Burger, the first burger chain to offer 100% grass-fed, organic burgers, has had a big year. The company has seen significant expansion in 2011 (almost double that of 2010), and has added international locations to their group.  They have no plans to slow it down, and 2012 will more than double unit count.  Here are some highlights from the year.

Burgers that are good for you and the economy! Video courtesy of Fox News. Fox Business interviews Michael Berger, Managing Partner of Elevation Burger.

Eater.com is publishing a great five-part series on the "better burger" trend sweeping the nation. Like Fransmart, Eater.com agrees that Americans possess an endless appetite for the hamburger. Finally though, burger customers are demanding better quality ingredients complete with improved flavor profiles.

Tony Hawk is a Flippin' Pizza Fan!

Boston franchisees Josh Schaer, Jordan Bettman, and Weston and Lane Gaddy make plans to open Freshii in Boston.

Freshii, the fast casual restaurant franchise known for its hip look and on-the-go nutritious meals, will open two locations in Baltimore in the next several months.

Get Freshii 15! Get healthy and drop pounds with Freshii's new diet plan, designed for our on-the-go customers by by famed dietician, Ashley Koff RD.

170 Unit Mazzio’s Fast Casual Italian Restaurant Franchise Expands to First East Coast Market

Congratulations to Mazzio's, celebrating their 50th anniversary this year!

Nature's Table Cafe, the original health conscious cafe franchise concept , has ranked as one of the fastest growing chains in the United States.

  Nature’s Table Café, the pioneer in health conscious dining, is forging ahead with an aggressive expansion strategy. The 75 unit fast casual chain is focused on both corporate and franchised unit development.

Nature's Table Cafe is pleased to launch a fresh new logo and website!

Members of 16 Kiwanis Clubs from the South Bay and Fremont, CA areas held a benefit fundraiser to support teens who have turned their lives around. Sonoma Chicken was proud to be a corporate sponsor.

Squisito® NY Pizza and Pasta Signs Partnerships with Fransmart and New Maryland Franchisee

Award winning, fresh Mexican restaurant Taco Taco Cafe to expand via franchised and new corporate locations throughout Texas and in prime US markets.

The fast casual salad chain Tossed has enjoyed a busy 2011! The health-conscious franchise has signed new development deals, has stores under construction in new markets, and has been featured in several high profile industry articles. Read on for the latest news...

Tossed, the fast casual salad, crepe, and sandwich chain, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with a Los Angeles-based group of investors.

The National Restaurant Association announced today a major partnership with HealthyDiningFinder.com to better inform families about nutritional choices when dining at independent, chain and franchised restaurant locations across the country.

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, Zpizza is preparing to show customers it’s a pizza chain with Latin flair!

With its headquarters in Southern California, zpizza has long had celebrity fans. Check out the latest generation of zpizza fans at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards, including Rico Rodriguez from "Modern Family"!   Note to moms and dads: The following list of celebs would really impress your pre-teen kids!