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Shake Shack beats Q4 earnings despite cold weather, LA fires
February 21, 2025
The California wildfires and freezing January temperatures didn't stop customers from visiting their favorite Shake Shacks, according to CEO Rob Lynch, who…
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Knuckies Hoagies hitting growth spurt
February 21, 2025
Georgia-based Knuckies Hoagies will add 14 locations by year's end by opening standalone stores and within Walmarts.
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Smalls Sliders inks deal for Indiana
February 20, 2025
Burger brand Smalls Sliders has signed its first development deal for Indiana. The deal was inked with operating group Indy Craves led by Ellen Broyles and…
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Currito looking to expand via franchising
February 19, 2025
Currito, which signed nine deals last year to open 16 locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, is entering several markets by year's end.
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Lucky Cat's poke added to Genghis Grill menus
February 19, 2025
Lucky Cat Poke Co., a virtual brand created in 2023 by Craveworthy Brands, is introducing in-store dining at nearly 20 Genghis Grill restaurants from Columbus…
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Chipotle adding 20K employees via AI-powered hiring platform
February 19, 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching an AI-powered hiring campaign to hire over 20,000 workers, ensuring that its 3,700 restaurants are staffed for "Burrito…
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Potbelly Sandwich giving 'exclusive franchise rights' in Southern markets
February 18, 2025
Potbelly is launching exclusive franchise opportunities to business owners who want to develop four to six locations in Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga…
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Pita Pit growing Alaskan footprint
February 18, 2025
Pita Pit USA is expanding its presence in Alaska with two locations in Wasilla and Palmer, led by franchisee Kaleb Crawford, who spent several years managing…
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Uncommon Brands assembles team to scale restaurant concepts
February 18, 2025
Uncommon Brands, a holding company investing in and scaling restaurant brands, is building a leadership team with the addition of seasoned professionals to its…
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Pita Pit, Second Cup Café, Chocolato open co-branded location in Quebec
February 17, 2025
Foodtastic, a franchise company with over 1,200 restaurants in Canada, opened a multi-brand location, featuring Pita Pit, Second Cup Café and Chocolato, last…
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Döner Haus launches US franchising program
February 14, 2025
New York City-based Döner Haus, a German-style Döner Kebab sandwich brand, is ready to hit markets across the U.S. via franchising.
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Lola Beans hoping for a little growth magic
February 14, 2025
Tennessee-based Lola Beans, a drive-thru coffee and beverage brand, is launching its franchise program combining coffee, espresso, infused sodas and energy…
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Penn Station hires former franchisee as sales EVP
February 13, 2025
Ohio-based Penn Station East Coast Subs has hired former franchisee Don Champion as SVP of Sales and Development.
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Chicken Salad Chick opening 14th Louisiana store
February 13, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick will open its 14th Louisiana restaurant next week under the direction of franchise owners Chad and Amanda Ducote, who opened their first…
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Rock N' Roll Sushi headlining in Apollo Beach
February 13, 2025
Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening in Apollo Beach, Florida, marking its second location in Hillsborough County, 14th in Florida and 73rd systemwide.
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Canada's Barrio Burrito Bar developing in Georgia
February 11, 2025
BurritoBar USA Inc. has awarded master franchise rights for the state of Georgia to open over 100 franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants. The brand…
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Guzman y Gomez adding to Chicago presence
February 11, 2025
Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is entering the Chicago market when it opens three stores by year's end in Bucktown, Evanston and Des Plaines.
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Cleaver & Co debuting 1st standalone restaurant
February 11, 2025
Cleaver & Co, a fast-casual restaurant offering elevated burgers and chicken sandwiches, will open its first brick-and-mortar location Saturday in Dallas.
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Somedays Bakery debuts franchise offering
February 11, 2025
Queens, New York-based Somedays Bakery, an artisanal bakery serving croissants and La Colombe coffee, is opening its doors to franchise opportunities.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds 3 execs to leadership team
February 11, 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Jonathan Biggs as chief operating officer and promoted Chris Sasser to chief financial officer and Karen Wickliffe to general…
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