Franchising News & Media

Dillas Quesadillas debuting drive-thru prototype

July 18, 2024

Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas is opening a drive-thru prototype this week in Ruston, Louisiana.

Craveworthy launching hot dog concept

July 17, 2024

Craveworthy Brands is launching Nomad Dawgs, a fast casual concept serving varieties of hot dogs developed by Craveworthy's Creator Chef Robert Kabakoff and VP…

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Cilantro Taco franchising over 100 locations

July 17, 2024

After signing its first franchise agreement six months ago, Cilantro Taco Grill has 110 units in development with six franchise groups and an area…

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Cheba Hut adding North Las Vegas store

July 16, 2024

Colorado-based Cheba Hut is opening a store in at 345 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas, marking Nevada's fifth location with two more under construction for…

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Toastique headed to Kansas

July 16, 2024

Toastique, a toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is making its Kansas debut with its first location in Wichita at 9747 E. 21st N.

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The Original Hot Chicken taking on California

July 12, 2024

The flavor of the South is coming to the West, thanks to The Original Hot Chicken opening its first California location in Huntington Park.

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Potbelly invades Pentagon

July 12, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities. In…

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Jeff's Bagel Run acquires Otus Coffee

July 12, 2024

Ocoee, Florida-based Jeff's Bagel Run has acquired Otus Coffee, its longtime coffee supplier, giving the brand control over its supply chain.

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Teriyaki Madness entering Des Moines

July 10, 2024

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Denver, is making its West Des Moines debut. Brothers Travis and Corey Kasch will open the first…

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Why former Tropical Smoothie CEO is picking up pickleball

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The Pickle Pad, which recently signed a franchise deal to open in Phoenix, is seeking more franchisees to help grow its footprint throughout the U.S.…

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Rusty Taco adding 14 units by year's end

July 10, 2024

Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant with 30 locations, is opening 14 units by year's end.

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Big Chicken makes Boston debut

July 9, 2024

Big Chicken made its Boston debut Tuesday in the city's Northshore Mall, under the direction of engineer Paul Bains and real estate entrepreneurs Ryan Corcoran…

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Hamra Enterprises opens Panera To Go

July 9, 2024

Panera To Go, a store enabled for digital convenience, is opening Thursday in Watertown, Massachusetts.

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Honeygrow adds 7th New Jersey store

July 8, 2024

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based brand serving stir-fry, salads and honeybars, opened its seventh New Jersey location at the Glenwood Green Shopping Center in…

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Dave's Hot Chicken planting UK flag

July 8, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken is opening 60 units in the United Kingdom and Ireland thanks to its agreement with Azzurri Group. The first will open in…

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Wing Zone glides into Colorado

July 4, 2024

Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings has opened its first Colorado location this week in Colorado Springs at 3670 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.

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How to be successful in the food truck business

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

Patrick Bolanos of Trailer King Builders shares tips on how to get started as a food truck operator and expand.

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Protein Bar lands 1st franchise

July 3, 2024

Protein Bar & Kitchen, which has 13 locations, has signed its first multi-unit franchise agreement, which will bring the brand to northwest Indiana through…

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Dunn Bros adding to home state presence

July 2, 2024

Minnesota-based Dunn Brothers Coffee is elevating its presence in Minneapolis with a shop opening this fall at the Gaviidae Common shopping center on Nicollet…

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Farmer Boys adds to home state lineup

July 1, 2024

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based concept known for its burgers, is opening July 13 in Bakersfield, California, offering deals to customers. For $5.9…

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