Franchising News & Media

Tropical Smoothie franchisee opening 3 Another Broken Egg Cafes

April 1, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's largest operator, Ray, Joy and Andrew Howell of Amazing Brandz, have signed a three-unit development agreement with Another Broken Egg…

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Pita Mediterranean's corporate locations transition to franchises

March 31, 2021

Georgia-based Pita Mediterranean Street Food has transitioned its six corporate-owned locations to franchise ownership. Due to COVID-related changes in the…

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Slim Chicken nesting in Memphis

March 31, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a location in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, Tennessee. DHR Chicken, a seasoned restaurant group, is…

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SocialEats OnTheGo expanding to 4th location

March 31, 2021

Los Angeles-based SocialEats, K2 Restaurants' food hall and dining collective, is opening a fourth OnTheGo location in San Diego at 1037 Garnet Ave.

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Muscle Maker Grill acquires Florida meal prep business

March 31, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Grill, has acquired Superfit Foods LLC, a meal prep business in northern Florida that…

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Hoots taking flight in Texas

March 31, 2021

After signing its first franchise agreement in Texas for 60 units, Hoots Wings is hoping to add at least 80 more to the Lone Star state, according to a company…

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German Doner Kebab expanding in Canada

March 30, 2021

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening 100 restaurants in Canada over the next 10 years, according to a company press release. Three will open…

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Chick N Max launches franchising opportunity

March 29, 2021

Chick N Max, a three-unit chain based in Wichita specializing in almond wood-smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, is launching a franchise…

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2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Awards Ceremony

Join us as we announce this year's Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers.

Presented by Fast Casual

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5 ways to protect your restaurant franchise

March 29, 2021

One of the most important considerations for franchise organizations in today's restaurant industry is network security for franchisee partners. Providing…

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The Hot Dog Shoppe sold to brothers, industry veterans

March 29, 2021

Restaurant industry executives and brothers, Nick and Greg Vojnovic, have acquired The Hot Dog Shoppe, a three-unit chain based in Warren, Ohio, and founded by…

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Chicken Salad Chick continuing Central Indiana expansion

March 26, 2021

Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is opening a company-owned restaurant in April in the Fishers District in Hamilton County, Indiana, according to a…

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Experts to explore benefits of standardizing network security across the brand

March 25, 2021

For franchising organizations, network security tops the list of considerations as franchisees come on board eager to carry the company brand but at the same…

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Marugame Udon making European debut

March 25, 2021

Marugame Udon, a Japanese restaurant chain serving Sanuki udon noodles and fried tempura, is making its European debut in July in London. The 4,000-square-foot…

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Chipotle expanding Canadian presence

March 23, 2021

Chipotle Mexican Grill is adding to its 23 units in Canada, opening March 30 in Surrey, British Columbia. The country's first last opening was in 2018 in…

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Mooyah Burgers ups its game with menu boards

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Fast casuals have historically viewed the drive-thru as optional, but when COVID-19 hit in 2020, many had to rethink their strategies as indoor dining was no…

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Ono Hawaiian opening 98th unit

March 19, 2021

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening its 98th unit Monday in Gilbert, Arizona, marking the brand's second location in Maricopa County. The free-standing, drive-thru…

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Penn State welcoming Slim Chickens

March 19, 2021

Slim Chickens is opening an express location this fall at Pennsylvania State University. Located inside the HUB-Robeson Center, the restaurant will offer…

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Dave's Hot Chicken hitting double digits

March 18, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening its 10th location Friday in the suburb of Northridge, across the street from California State University…

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The Halal Guys opening Ohio franchise

March 18, 2021

New York City-based The Halal Guys has signed a deal to open its first locations in Ohio and more than double its presence in the Midwest. The Smart Choice…

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