Franchising News & Media

Dave's Hot Chicken headed to Oklahoma

May 10, 2021

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked a franchise agreement to enter Oklahoma. Brothers Kory and Kelly Allen along with Brian…

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Wolfnights expands NYC footprint

May 7, 2021

Wolfnights, a fast casual serving up gourmet wraps, has signed a lease for another New York store at a location in Midtown Manhattan.

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Dog Haus opens 3 virtual kitchens in California

May 6, 2021

California is going to the dogs, or more accurately, the Dog Haus, a gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger restaurant with virtual kitchens now in Oakland and…

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Chick N Max begins US expansion

May 6, 2021

Wichita-based Chick N Max is moving ahead with its franchise location plans by identifying four key markets for its first wave of expansion: Kansas City, St.

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Smoothie King targeting Philadelphia

May 5, 2021

With 15 locations operating in the Philadelphia area, Dallas-based Smoothie King is targeting the market for even greater development. Although it has six…

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Island Fin Poke continuing Tampa expansion

May 5, 2021

Florida-based Island Fin Poke is opening a location this month in the Carrollwood community of Tampa under the direction of husband-and-wife duo Lincoln and…

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Killer Burger adding to hometown lineup

May 4, 2021

Portland-based Killer Burger is opening the city's fifth restaurant and the brand's 13th location overall in a shopping and restaurant district in the Slabtown…

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Slim Chickens inks 30-unit deal

May 4, 2021

Slim Chickens has inked a deal with Charlotte-based Break Bread Ventures as well as an investor group to add 30 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and…

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The Habit Burger Grill opens in Atwater, California

May 4, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill will host a grand opening Wednesday of its Commerce Avenue Applegate Ranch Shopping Center in Atwater, California. In concern for the…

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens first Brooklyn location

May 4, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its wide array of hand-crafted sandwiches, debuted its first Brooklyn location at 88 Livingston Street. The new shop…

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Island Poke lands 2 franchisees

May 4, 2021

UK-based Island Poke, which has seven corporate-owned locations, has signed its first two franchise partners, which will bring a development pipeline of 2…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening 11th South Carolina unit

May 3, 2021

Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is continuing its South Carolina expansion, opening May 11 in Anderson at 1708 East Greenville St. It marks the…

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Ted's Tacos reopens in Oklahoma City

May 3, 2021

Ted's Tacos and Cantina reopened Saturday in Oklahoma City after a February snowstorm caused it to close.

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Dave's Hot Chicken hitting up Colorado, Oregon

April 30, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is entering two new markets, opening Friday at 99 S. Broadway in Denver, Colorado, and Saturday in Tualatin, Oregon, at…

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How 1 casual dining chain is competing with fast casuals

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After testing its new chicken brand at a Cincinnati festival, Buffalo Wings & Rings is rolling out the concept via ghost kitchens.

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Saladworks posts double-digit openings in Q1

April 29, 2021

Pennsylvania-based Saladworks — owned by WOWorks — along wtih Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek and Frutta Bowls, expanded its reach in the first…

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Epic Wings signs 39-store franchise agreement

April 28, 2021

San Diego-based Epic Wings has signed a 39-store franchise agreement with Kevin Davis, of Phenomenal Wings, with plans to open locations in Los Angeles County…

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Everytable opening first of 3 Long Beach locations

April 27, 2021

Everytable, which has a mission to make fresh food accessible and affordable for all, is opening the first of three Long Beach storefronts Monday in…

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Soom Soom expanding via ghost kitchens

April 27, 2021

Thanks to its partnership with C3, an omnichannel food and beverage platform, Soom Soom Fresh, a family owned Mediterranean brand in Los Angeles, is expanding…

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Wingstop lands 100-unit deal in Canada

April 27, 2021

Dallas-based Wingstop, which has more than 1,500 locations worldwide, is expanding into Canada through an agreement with JPK Capital to develop 100 Wingstop…

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