Gold bar scam bust: Barnegat cops foil $550K fraud, arrest two in international operation
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Two men were arrested Monday after attempting to collect nearly $550,000 worth of gold bars from the home of a 76-year-old Barnegat resident in a scam orchestrated by fraudsters…
Nathan’s Famous Continues International Expansion with European Push to Offer Hot Dogs in France
Brand teams up with Tommy’s Café to bring Nathan’s Hot Dogs to France for the first time; will attend Franchise Shows in Paris, London, and the Anuga show in Cologne Jericho, NY …
PDQ Announces First-Ever International Deal
First unit to open this month in Kazakhstan as People for Quality Tampa, FL (-) Award-winning PDQ restaurants (People Dedicated to Quality) has signed a Master Franchise Agreement, and is launching its…
Dickey’s Shows Continued International Growth and Notable Q3 Performance
The world’s largest barbecue concept is continuing to experience strong brand growth with three new global franchise commitments Dallas, TX (-) Committed to bringing Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to markets around the globe,…
Ovation Adds Wade Allen of Brinker International to Advisory Board
Allen brings innovative leadership to fast-growing feedback company Orem, UT (-) Technology startup Ovation, recently voted #1 guest feedback solution for restaurants, today announced the addition of Wade Allen of Brinker International…
On The Border Further Expands its International Presence in South Korea
Expanding JRW Inc.’s direct franchise commitment in Southeast Asia Dallas, TX (-) On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand, and franchise partner JRW, Inc., have…
The Dolly Llama to Partner With Mondelez International To Create Mini OG Ice Cream Sandwich Made With Oreo Cookie Pieces
The dolly llama has partnered with mondelez international to launch two limited-time offerings. Pictured is the mini og ice cream sandwich made with oreo cookie pieces infused into the waffle batter and…
Marco’s Pizza Franchisee Stephanie Moseley Named 2022 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Pictured, left to right: todd watson, chief legal officer at marco’s pizza; shannon iverson, vice president of franchise sales at marco’s pizza; stephanie moseley, multi-unit marco’s pizza franchisee; catherine monson, ifa chair…
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar Now Open at Honolulu’s Famed International Market Place
Honolulu, HI (-) Today marks the opening of Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar® at the International Market Place. Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar® has been riding the wave of poke popularity, bringing over 32…
Pokeworks Fuels International Expansion
Leading Fast Casual Poke Brand Celebrates 50-Unit Agreement in Canada and First Restaurant Opening in Asia Irvine, CA (-) Pokeworks, the world’s leading fast casual poke brand, announces global expansion moves in…
The Miss Twin Peaks 2022 International Contest Prepares to Bring the Heat to Texas Live!
Annual contest to give away $35,000+ worth of prizes and feature a Nelly concert on June 29 Dallas, TX (-) It’s going to be getting “hot in here” at Texas Live! in…
Cheyenne-Based Accomplice Beer Company Brings Home Coveted International Beer Festival Silver Medal for its Krimson King Ember Lager
Cheyenne, WY (-) Mid-Western craft beer specialist Accomplice Beer Company is proud to announce that its top-selling Krimson King Ember Lager has won a coveted Silver Medal at the most prestigious beer…
Dickey’s Grows International Presence with Second Pakistan Opening
Texas-style BBQ restaurant opened in Lahore’s Packages Mall on July 18 Dallas, TX (-) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing to expand its global footprint as the world’s largest barbecue concept introduced its…
Grab Your Besties and Celebrate International Friendship Day at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Texas-style BBQ restaurant offers shareable combo plates, loaded sides, and Big Yellow Party Packs for guests and their pals to enjoy International Friendship Day Dallas, TX (-) There’s only one way to…
The Dolly Llama Partners With Mondelez International To Offer a Limited-Time Shake Featuring Chunky CHIPS AHOY! Cookie Pieces
The dolly llama has partnered with mondelez international to launch a limited-time chocolate chip cookie butter shake made with chunky chips ahoy! Cookie pieces as a way to shake things up in…
Twin Peaks Sets Sights on Further International Franchise Growth
The ultimate sports lodge targets development in Asia, Canada and South America Dallas, TX (-) Following a historic franchise agreement that brought Twin Peaks Restaurant across the border to Mexico City, the…
Lutcher Man Sentenced to for Failure to Report International Travel as a Sex Offender
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that WILLIE WALKER, age 56, was sentenced on October 14, 2022 by Chief United States District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown to a probationary…
San Diego man caught carrying loaded gun and to Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh, PA- TSA officers working at Pittsburgh International Airport noticed a passenger with a loaded Smith & Wesson M&P 9 mm caliber handgun in a backpack at the main security checkpoint at…
CBP Officers Seize over 2K Rounds of Ammunition at the Anzalduas International Bridge
MISSION, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted 2,399 rounds of ammunition. “The undeclared exportation of weapons and ammunition into Mexico is illegal.…
CBP Officers Seize over $1 Million in Fentanyl at Pharr International Bridge
PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridges Cargo Facility intercepted $1,036,000 in alleged fentanyl. “CBP officers intercepted this load of fentanyl, the largest…
CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Child at Anzalduas International Bridge
MISSION, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Anzalduas International Bridge apprehended Alondra Hernandez, a U.S. citizen woman from Alamo, Texas wanted for sexual assault of a child.…