Franchising News & Media

Chicken Salad Chick takes on Maryland

February 24, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick has signed a four-unit franchise agreement with Paul Weitz to bring its restaurants to Maryland.

Austin welcomes 2 Shipley Do-Nuts

February 24, 2025

Shipley Do-Nuts has opened two locations in the Austin area at 7714 SW Pkwy., in South Austin and 15101 Ronald Reagan Blvd., in Leander.

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Just Salad raises $200M to support growth

February 24, 2025

Just Salad has raised $200 million in capital from Wellington Management, alongside D1 Capital Partners, Neuberger Berman and Stripes. The company is now…

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How to dominate restaurant data

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit will discuss how to use data to drive growth and profitability.

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Knuckies Hoagies hitting growth spurt

February 21, 2025

Georgia-based Knuckies Hoagies will add 14 locations by year's end by opening standalone stores and within Walmarts.

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Smalls Sliders inks deal for Indiana

February 20, 2025

Burger brand Smalls Sliders has signed its first development deal for Indiana. The deal was inked with operating group Indy Craves led by Ellen Broyles and…

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Currito looking to expand via franchising

February 19, 2025

Currito, which signed nine deals last year to open 16 locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, is entering several markets by year's end.

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Potbelly Sandwich giving 'exclusive franchise rights' in Southern markets

February 18, 2025

Potbelly is launching exclusive franchise opportunities to business owners who want to develop four to six locations in Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga…

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Pita Pit growing Alaskan footprint

February 18, 2025

Pita Pit USA is expanding its presence in Alaska with two locations in Wasilla and Palmer, led by franchisee Kaleb Crawford, who spent several years managing…

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Pita Pit, Second Cup Café, Chocolato open co-branded location in Quebec

February 17, 2025

Foodtastic, a franchise company with over 1,200 restaurants in Canada, opened a multi-brand location, featuring Pita Pit, Second Cup Café and Chocolato, last…

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Döner Haus launches US franchising program

February 14, 2025

New York City-based Döner Haus, a German-style Döner Kebab sandwich brand, is ready to hit markets across the U.S. via franchising.

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Lola Beans hoping for a little growth magic

February 14, 2025

Tennessee-based Lola Beans, a drive-thru coffee and beverage brand, is launching its franchise program combining coffee, espresso, infused sodas and energy…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening 14th Louisiana store

February 13, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick will open its 14th Louisiana restaurant next week under the direction of franchise owners Chad and Amanda Ducote, who opened their first…

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Rock N' Roll Sushi headlining in Apollo Beach

February 13, 2025

Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening in Apollo Beach, Florida, marking its second location in Hillsborough County, 14th in Florida and 73rd systemwide.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

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Canada's Barrio Burrito Bar developing in Georgia

February 11, 2025

BurritoBar USA Inc. has awarded master franchise rights for the state of Georgia to open over 100 franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants. The brand…

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Guzman y Gomez adding to Chicago presence

February 11, 2025

Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is entering the Chicago market when it opens three stores by year's end in Bucktown, Evanston and Des Plaines.

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Somedays Bakery debuts franchise offering

February 11, 2025

Queens, New York-based Somedays Bakery, an artisanal bakery serving croissants and La Colombe coffee, is opening its doors to franchise opportunities.

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