Dickey's ramping up domestic, international expansion via virtual kitchens

December 2, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue has opened two of eight scheduled virtual kitchens in San Francisco and is launching locations soon in Asia.

Former BurgerIM location converted to Fatburger, Buffalo's Express co-unit

November 30, 2020

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

Charleys testing Walmart locations

November 25, 2020

Charleys Philly Steaks launched a pilot test with Walmart Tuesday when it opened inside a Walmart in Columbus, Ohio.

College student-founded seafood boil concept seeks franchisees

November 24, 2020

What started as a last-minute college project of a student who spent more time surfing than studying is now looking to expand its one-of-a-kind franchise…

Smashburger president reveals 5 ways to become 'pandemic positive'

Carl Bachmann, president at Smashburger, discusses how his strategic five-point plan helped the brand increase sales, despite years of declining revenue.

Pandemic won't stop Main Squeeze from expanding

November 20, 2020

Despite the pandemic, New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. is capping a year of record growth.

Bonchon launching redesign, moving HQ to Dallas

November 20, 2020

New York City's Bonchon, which serves Korean fried chicken, is moving its headquarters by Jan. 1, 2021, to Dallas.

The Habit opening in Pasadena

November 20, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by YUM Brands, is opening a location Monday in South Pasadena at 901 Fair Oaks Ave.

Ike's to hit 100 units by 2022

November 19, 2020

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, based in San Francisco, has signed leases to open three Southern California locations early next year in Del Mar, El Segundo and…

Fazoli's landing in DFW

November 19, 2020

Fazoli's, based in Lexington, Kentucky, will serve its Italian dishes to customers in Dallas-Fort Worth thanks to a three-unit deal with multi-unit franchisee…

Goldman Sachs grabs a piece of Zaxby's

November 19, 2020

Zaxby's, which has 900 units in 17 states, will have a new investor when investment funds managed by the Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division "acquire a…

Rapid Fired rolls out 3rd Texas store

November 19, 2020

Rapid Fired Pizza is adding its third unit in the Lone Star State Nov. 20 when it opens on Highway 46 in New Braunfels, Texas, a news release said. The…

The Hummus & Pita Co inking franchise deals

November 18, 2020

Dave Pesso and Janice Axelrod, the mother-son duo, who founded The Hummus & Pita Co. in New York City, are expanding their franchising plans nationwide and…

Surf's up for Saladworks

November 18, 2020

Saladworks has staked a claim on California, having signed five franchisee deals in the state, totaling eight restaurants to open in Thousand Oaks, San…

Wow Wow entering Tucson market

November 18, 2020

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with husband-and-wife duo, Jeff and Laura Laird, to bring three locations to Tucson…

Curry Up Now making Texas debut

November 18, 2020

Curry Up Now is making its Texas debut next year via a multi-unit franchise deal with MMV Corporation that will first bring the brand to the greater…

5 reasons to purchase a franchise NOW

By Downing Barber, founder & CEO of Barberitos, explains why it's smart to buy a franchise when there is fear in the market.

900th Tropical Smoothie opens on military base

November 17, 2020

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened its 900th cafe. Located at 7280 Ingersoll Street on the Fort Benning military base in Georgia and owned by…

Freddy's developing 50 units in Southeast US

November 17, 2020

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, based in Wichita, Kansas, has signed a multi-unit agreement with RSolution Holdings to develop 50 restaurants over…

BurgerFi opens ghost kitchen in Chicago

November 16, 2020

In a partnership with virtual kitchen provider, Epic Kitchens, BurgerFi opened its first ghost kitchen Monday in Downtown Chicago and is serving customers via…