Franchising News & Media

Urologist opening Main Squeeze Juice in Mississippi

September 9, 2020

Main Squeeze Juice Co. — a juice and smoothie bar franchise whose ownership group includes New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead and former Saints wide…

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Cousins franchisee opens second unit

September 9, 2020

Silva Subs LLC, owned by Elias Silva Jr. and Tracy Silva, is now the owner of the Cousins Subs restaurant at 2541 East Main St. in East Troy, Wisconsin. The…

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Kansas City's Ravenous opens inside food hall

September 8, 2020

Kansas City's Ravenous, a fast casual concept that began operating late last year out of Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, now has its own space. Chef…

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Arkansas Walmart welcomes sushi concept

September 8, 2020

Six months after opening the nation's first Hissho Sushi & Craft Beer Bar, the company is bringing the concept to northwest Arkansas, launching its second…

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The Whimsy Cookie Company offering gluten-free option

September 3, 2020

The Whimsy Cookie Company has rolled out a gluten-free version of its signature sugar cookie.

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BurgerFi inks 30-unit deal

September 3, 2020

BurgerFi International, which has 125 BurgerFi locations spanning 23 states and two countries internationally, has signed deals to open at least 30 units — 1…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese coming to New Mexico

September 2, 2020

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese is entering the New Mexico market.

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Blaze opens Northeast Texas store

September 2, 2020

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza will open Friday in Grand Prairie, Texas. The State Hwy 161 store will offer dine-in, carryout via pick-up or curbside service, as well…

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Modern Market reveals redesigned store format

September 1, 2020

Denver-based Modern Market Eatery celebrated the grand opening of its first Fort Collins, Colorado, restaurant Saturday.

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Sweet Paris Creperie adding Houston location

September 1, 2020

When Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe debuted in 2012 in Houston, it fulfilled husband and wife co-founders Allison and Ivan Chavez's dream of bringing the…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening in Tennessee’s Tri-Cities

September 1, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Tennessee with its newest location opening Sept. 15 in Bristol, according to a press release. The restaurant, at 21…

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The Habit opens 57th unit

September 1, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California and acquired by Yum Brands earlier this year, is opening its 57th unit Wednesday at 2365 East Century Blvd. in Los…

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Long Island Bagel Cafe lands first franchisee

September 1, 2020

Having opened eight locations in Long Island over the past 20 years, the Long Island Bagel Cafe is now in the franchising game. Its first franchisee, Michael…

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Beef O' Brady's 'chickens out'

August 31, 2020

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Tampa-based Beef' O' Brady's and The Brass Tap, is getting in the chicken game with The Hatchery. Although the fast…

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Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express add to Singapore portfolio

August 31, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, has opened its third co-branded location in Singapore at 1 W Coast Dr., Newest…

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Captain D's sister brand makes Nashville debut

August 31, 2020

Grandy's, the sister brand of Captain D's that serves homestyle comfort food, is opening in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, according to a press release. Located at…

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PLNT Burger growing within Whole Foods

August 31, 2020

PLNT Burger, a plant-based fast casual concept that launched last year in Silver Spring, Maryland, is debuting its sixth store inside the Whole Foods Market at…

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Mamoun's Falafel continues New Jersey expansion

August 28, 2020

New York City's Mamoun's Falafel has opened a location in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the fourth of 25 units coming to the state as part of a deal with…

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Capriotti’s launches ghost kitchens in California

August 28, 2020

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has opened ghost kitchens in California via partnerships with CloudKitchen in L.A. and Kitchen United in Pasadena, where it joins the…

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Bushi by JINYA opening second California location

August 26, 2020

More of the Los Angeles community will soon get a taste of authentic Japanese cuisine Tuesday when bushi by JINYA opens in Glendora. Located at 905 E. Arrow…

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