Franchising News & Media

Shake Shack launches virtual camping experience

July 8, 2020

For customers who miss camping, Shake Shack has created Shack Camp, an interactive experience providing supplies needed for six weeks' worth of activities to…

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City Barbeque launches FlyBuy tech for curbside service

July 8, 2020

City Barbeque, a fast casual chain with 48 locations in six states, has partnered with Radius Networks, a location-based technology company, to upgrade its…

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Cousins relocates Wauwatosa, Wisconsin store

July 8, 2020

Cousins Subs has relocated its Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, restaurant to the site of a former Genghis Khan at 725 N. Mayfair Road.

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Slim Chicken makes Utah debut

July 7, 2020

Slim Chickens opened its first Utah location Monday at 1250 E. State St., in Lehi. After meeting co-founders Tom Gordon and Greg Smart of Slim Chickens at a…

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Despite declining sales, Shake Shack resuming growth plans

July 7, 2020

Declining sales caused by COVID-19 and protests forcing some units to temporarily close, are no longer keeping Shake Shack Inc. from developing new locations…

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Waba Grill reveals new look

July 6, 2020

California's WaBa Grill, which serves healthy rice bowls, has debuted the brand's redesign in its latest store opening. Located near the Arts District, off…

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Captain D's largest franchisee adds to portfolio

July 6, 2020

Captain D's largest franchisee, Trident Holdings LLC, has opened its 39th location in nine states., located at 7798 Youree Dr., in Shreveport. Louisiana. The…

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Mici rolls out franchising program

July 2, 2020

In an effort to become a national brand, Mici Handcrafted Italian, a six-unit fast casual chain based in Denver, has rolled out a national franchise program.

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Dickey's expands Walmart partnership

July 2, 2020

As grocery store traffic and demand for canned goods continues to surge amid the pandemic, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched a line of at-home barbecue beans…

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Slim Chickens moving into Montana

July 1, 2020

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is expanding to Montana with existing multi-unit franchisee Mike Sartwell, who will eventually open four units in…

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The Halal Guys inks Western Canadian deal

July 1, 2020

New York City-based The Halal Guys is making its Western Canadian debut, bringing five locations to territories in Calgary, Canmore and Banff. This is the…

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Former Sudan refugee becomes Chicken Salad Chick franchisee

June 30, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Illinois with its newest restaurant in East Peoria.

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Dog Haus chef is brand's newest franchisee

June 30, 2020

Dog Haus Würstmacher Adam Gertler, who has been behind the brand's menu since 2013 and has hosted several Food Network shows, is Dog Haus' newest franchisee.

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BurgerFi to go public in $100M deal with OPES Acquisition

June 30, 2020

OPES Acquisition Corp., a Miami-based special purpose entity, has entered a $100 million deal to buy BurgerFi International and take the restaurant company…

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Shake Shack China fires up expansion plans

June 30, 2020

Shake Shack Inc's expansion plans in China are firing up thanks to licensee Maxim's Caterers Ltd. opening a minimum of 15 Shacks in South China by 2030…

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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express make Alaskan debut

June 29, 2020

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, opened its first Alaska co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express location Monday in…

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Super Bowl hero Tyree opens milestone Clean Juice location

June 29, 2020

Former New York Giants star David Tyree and his wife, Leilah, are opening Clean Juice's 100th location. Landon and Kat Eckles launched the concept four years…

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Pieology partners with Latin American company to develop Florida

June 29, 2020

California-based Pieology has partnered with Pizzarium LLC — comprised of Gorrin Group and Corporación Multifranquicas, which own international restaurants and…

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Dickey's upgrades franchisee website

June 26, 2020

Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit has upgraded its franchisee website to offer more details to franchisees than the previous site. It's easier to navigate…

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Ono Hawaiian opening in Sacramento

June 25, 2020

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening its fifth Sacramento County location Friday in Sacramento, Calfornia, at 3660 Crocker Dr., Suite 100. The restaurant marks the…

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