Freddy's adding 15 locations via 3 franchise deals

January 14, 2025

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening 15 locations in Nebraska, North Dakota and Maryland thanks to the signing of three…

New York-based bagel shop 'popping up' in Boston

January 10, 2025

New York-based PopUp Bagels is opening its first Boston location Friday in Boston Seaport's The Superette at 70 Pier 4 Blvd. The 770-square-foot shop is also…

Dunkin' franchisee opening 20 Qdobas

January 9, 2025

Qdoba, the second-largest Mexican fast casual restaurant chain in the U.S. with 800 locations, is expanding its footprint through several franchise agreements…

Chopped Leaf starts 2025 with rebrand

January 9, 2025

Canada-based Chopped Leaf has rolled out a brand refresh featuring a new logo and updated interior design at its original location in Kelowna, British…

Birdcall hatches franchise offering

January 8, 2025

Denver-based Birdcall, which has 12 corporate-owned stores, is now franchising the concept with an initial focus on the Western and Southwestern states.

Sammy's slides into franchising in 2025

January 8, 2025

Sammy's Sliders, a slider franchise founded by restaurateur Sam G. Ballas and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, is ready to expand in 2025, after opening its second…

Madras Dosa Co making NYC debut in Times Square

January 6, 2025

Madras Dosa Co. is opening its first New York City location next week in Times Square at 1450 Broadway Ave. Founded in Boston in 2021, Madras Dosa will serve…

Yogurtland seeking franchisees to sign 3-unit deals

January 6, 2025

Yogurtland, which has 220 global locations and is opening 30 US locations in 2025, is seeking franchise partners interested in signing a three-store minimum to…

Slim Chickens' UK franchisee opens 4th location in 1 month

January 6, 2025

Boparan Restaurant Group, a Slim Chickens multi-unit operator in the UK, opened stores in Ashford and Bath, marking its fourth opening within a month following…

Smalls Sliders elevates Georgia footprint

January 3, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with real estate group PAR Concepts LLC for three units, dubbed "cans" by the brand, across Macon and Warner Robins in…

Newlyweds opening Paris Baguette in Pennsylvania

January 3, 2025

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 units worldwide and 200 in North America, is opening Jan. 18 in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Franchisees and newlyweds Parth and…

South Block lands at Washington airport

January 2, 2025

South Block, a fast casual chain serving acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has opened in Concourse D at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Rusty Taco opens 2nd Georgia restaurant

December 30, 2024

Rusty Taco opened its second Georgia store last week in Decatur, following the recent restaurant opening in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. Located at…

Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California

December 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.

Pop's Beef VP reveals 3 ways to endear your brand to your community

Kacie Radochonski, Pop's Beef VP of Operations, explains how staying true to the brand, actively engaging with the community and adapting to changing customer…

Dickey's franchisee expanding brand in Arizona

December 30, 2024

Gaurav Chaudhary, a multi-unit franchisee, is making his mark on the Dickey's Barbecue Pit brand in Arizona. Since joining the franchise in April 2024, he has…

Paris Baguette opens 200th US location

December 27, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global locations, has opened its 200th in North America at 549 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. "Opening our…

Brooklyn Dumpling bets on casino location

December 26, 2024

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, an Asian-inspired fast casual concept, has opened at Resorts World New York City, a casino in Queens serving 10 million visitors…

Buona ends year with 20% sales growth

December 24, 2024

The Buona Companies, the family owned business behind Buona Chicago's Original Italian beef and The Original Rainbow Cone, drove 20% growth in systemwide sales…

Smalls Sliders expanding in Texas

December 23, 2024

Smalls Sliders is adding six locations, known as "Smorange Cans," in the Southeast Houston region of Texas thanks to an agreement with entrepreneur Matthew…