Franchising News & Media

Wolfnights launching expansion plan

February 9, 2021

Wolfnights, a wrap concept based in New York City, has kicked off a 10-year growth plan for corporate and franchise expansion by signing a lease for a location…

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Wow Wow Hawaiian betting on Nevada

February 8, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring three lemonade stands to Reno and the surrounding communities. The first will…

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Slim Chickens adds Utah location

February 4, 2021

Mile High Chicken LLC, a Slim Chickens franchisee, opened a store this week in Herriman, Utah, marking the franchisee's 24th brick-and-mortar location. Mile…

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Killer Burger growing Oregon footprint

February 4, 2021

Portland's Killer Burger has inked a franchise agreement to open in Bend, Oregon.

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Ziggi's Coffee building HQ, training facility

February 4, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee, based in Northern Colorado, has purchased land in Mead, Colorado, to build its headquarters. The three-story, 10,350-square-foot building will…

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Tarka Indian Kitchen's 2020 sales up 13.5%

February 4, 2021

Despite trying times for the restaurant industry in 2020, Tarka Indian Kitchen posted that its 2020 sales were 13.54% higher than in 2019.

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El Pollo Loco debuting smaller prototypes, seeking franchisees

February 3, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc. is gearing up for aggressive expansion in 2021, driven by two new restaurant designs, Chief Development Officer Brian Carmichall said in a…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese signs Phoenix deal

February 3, 2021

Flordia-based I Heart Mac & Cheese and More is adding two locations to the Phoenix area. "We're always thrilled to be expanding into new markets," CEO…

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Qdoba opens 400th franchised unit

February 3, 2021

Qdoba, which has nearly 750 locations, opened its 400th franchise last month revealing an updated design with a drive-thru. Located in Brighton, Michigan, a…

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Chicken Salad Chick 2020 sales up 17.1% over 2019

February 2, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick opened 37 stores in key markets in 2020, resulting in a 22% year-over-year unit count increase. The additional locations include stores in…

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Green Market Cafe opening Seminole unit

February 2, 2021

Tampa-based Green Market Cafe will open its first Seminole, Florida, location next month with franchisees Naren and Nilia Patel of Clearwater.

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Huey Magoo's on a southern roll

February 2, 2021

Huey Magoo's is entering Alabama as well as a few counties in Florida and Georgia, thanks to deals with franchisees Scott Pratt and Doug Harris, who will open…

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Brothers opening 3rd Hummus & Pita Co location

January 26, 2021

The Hummus & Pita Co. is opening next week in Montgomery, Alabama at 7131 Eastchase Pkwy. To celebrate its grand opening, the brand will give free meals to…

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Potbelly adding North Carolina unit

January 26, 2021

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening this spring in Cary, North Carolina. Set to become the brand's third shop in the Triangle and the eighth in the state, the…

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Texas A&M alumni opening 3rd Rush Bowl unit

January 25, 2021

Rush Bowls is going to College Station, Texas, thanks to Texas A&M alumni Mike and April Fuchs signing a deal to open their third Rush Bowls at 1509 Texas…

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Greek Xpress rolls out nationwide franchising

January 22, 2021

NYC-based Greek Xpress is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to roll out nationwide franchising. The brand has continued to build momentum…

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Artichoke Basille’s launching 3rd Jersey location

January 21, 2021

Artichoke Basille's Pizza, a New York-style pizzeria, is opening this spring in Jersey City at 246 Bay St., marking its third New Jersey location and the…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese debuts 2nd Indiana location

January 21, 2021

I Heart Mac & Cheese kicked off 2021 by opening its second Indiana location in downtown Indianapolis, the first of many scheduled for 2021.

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Pure Green takes Miami

January 21, 2021

Pure Green, a cold-pressed juice retailer, is opening Monday in Miami's Sunset Harbour neighborhood at 1915 Purdy Ave.

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Multi-unit franchisee adding 2 Dickey's to California portfolio

January 21, 2021

Southern California Dickey's Franchisee, Lonnie Fryar, has inked a deal this week to bring two more units to the outskirts of Los Angeles in Rancho Cucamonga…

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