Franchising News & Media

FAT Brands adds co-branded store in California

October 5, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and seven other restaurant concepts, has opened a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express in…

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How Fry The Coop's operational changes led to soaring sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Like so many other small businesses, the pandemic forced Fry the Coop to close its dining rooms, but owner Joe Fontana immediately transformed his dine-in…

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Wiz Khalifa hopes fast casual joint is next hit

October 1, 2020

Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa is getting in the restaurant business with HotBox by Wiz, a delivery-only restaurant chain…

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Q4 revenues down nearly 40% at Pie Five, Pizza Inn

October 1, 2020

Rave Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Pizza Inn and Pie Five, reported nearly 40% drops in revenue for both brands during the fourth quarter and fiscal…

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Fajita Pete's signs deals to add 15 locations

October 1, 2020

Fajita Pete's has signed agreements for 15 Texas restaurants, including five in Austin, a new market for the brand. The company is also adding five locations…

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Starbucks raises dividends

October 1, 2020

Starbucks investors received good news Wednesday when the chain's board of directors approved a 10% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. Shareholders will…

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Backyard Burger debuts fast casual prototype

September 30, 2020

Back Yard Burgers opened a fast casual prototype Monday in Gastonia, North Carolina, featuring an updated building design focused on drive-thru, pick-up…

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Ziggi's Coffee playing matchmaker?

September 29, 2020

Ziggi's Coffee is bringing three drive-thru business units to the northern Colorado region via an agreement with Kip Farnsworth and Tracy Finley, local…

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Einstein Bros opening first c-store location

September 29, 2020

Einstein Bros. Bagels is opening its first convenience store location, part of a five-store development deal with King Fuel in the Houston area. The first…

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Pieology now serving California's Coachella Valley

September 29, 2020

Pieology opened Tuesday in La Quinta, serving California's Greater Coachella Valley.

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Muscle Maker Grill is big man on campus

September 29, 2020

Colonia, New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Inc. — the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar — has opened the first of four campus…

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Multi-brand franchisee opens Captain D's in Texas

September 28, 2020

Captain D's has opened its newest franchised location in Mount Pleasant, Texas, marking the chain's second Texas unit to open this year, following the debut of…

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Hurricane Grill & Wings launches fast casual model

September 28, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is opening a Hurricane Grill & Wings in Chula Vista, California. It…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese adding to Florida, Georgia

September 28, 2020

I Heart Mac & Cheese is opening a store in Pooler, Georgia, and another in Winter Park, Florida, under restaurant industry veteran franchisee Dona Chavis.

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Dave's Hot Chicken continues SoCal expansion

September 25, 2020

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is adding a sixth unit Monday when it opens at 1350 E. Colorado St., in Glendale, California.

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Trend-Toppers Edition: Starring Starbird, 'star' plants

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In the annals for hot food trends, chicken and plant-based menu items are definitely having their "moments." For proof, look no further than chicken-centric…

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Utah food hall welcomes chef Marc Marrone as partner

September 24, 2020

SkinnyFATS founder Reed Allen Slobusky is teaming up with Las Vegas-based Chef Marc Marrone and Todd Lunger — who co-own Graffiti Hospitality — to add concepts…

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Slim Chickens hatches 10-unit deal

September 24, 2020

Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has inked a 10-unit deal with The Davis Group to open in Jackson, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The…

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Blaze Pizza to add 2 Idaho units

September 24, 2020

Blaze Pizza said franchisees, Denny, Drew and Chase Wagstaff have taken over existing locations of the brand in Meridian, Eagle and Nampa, Idaho and plan to…

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Qdoba ready to grow

September 23, 2020

Qdoba Mexican Eats has launched a franchise initiative focused on building out regions in Arizona, Southern California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Nevada, New…

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