Franchising News & Media

Bobby’s Burgers fuels Chicago expansion with multi-unit development deal

April 5, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is coming to the Windy City, thanks to a deal with Well Done Hospitality Group, owned by Jonas Falk and Justin Rolls. The deal…

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The Habit Burger adds to Utah presence

April 5, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual brand, is opening next week in St. George, Utah, marking the brand's second city store and the 14th in…

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Executive perspectives: restaurant experts offer advice for operators

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bryce Fluellen shows how Everytable's unique franchising model tackles food insecurity, builds communities and fuels growth/profits; Blaine Hurst of Blaine…

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UBreakiFix co-founder opening Jeff's Bagel Run stores

April 4, 2023

Jeff's Bagel Run founders Jeff and Danielle Perera have signed an agreement with 1337 Capital, led by Justin Wetherill, to expand the brand nationwide with at…

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Cousins Subs partners with Donald Driver for softball sweepstakes

April 3, 2023

Cousins Subs and partner Donald Driver are inviting fans to enter the inaugural DD Softball Game VIP Giveaway sweepstakes for a chance to win an exclusive VIP…

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Smashburger debuting virtual drive-thru

March 31, 2023

Smashburger has opened a virtual drive-thru at a corporate-owned restaurant in Houston.

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Balance Grille seeking multi-unit franchisee for Columbus, Ohio

March 31, 2023

Toledo,Ohio-based Balance Grille aims to open 10 stores in Columbus, Ohio, via franchising, and believes its "no-manager policy," will attract the right…

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Graze Craze accelerating Atlanta expansion

March 30, 2023

Graze Craze, a fast casual franchise that serves hand-crafted charcuterie boards, is accelerating development in the Atlanta metro area following the openings…

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Last call: Nominate your brand for FastCasual's 2023 Excellence in Food Safety awards

March 30, 2023

As part of the 2023 FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, FastCasual and Steritech, a provider of food safety assessments, will honor one brand with…

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Chicken Salad Chick making Colorado debut

March 29, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick has arrived in Colorado, bringing the state's first-ever location to Greeley. Located in the Bear Paw III shopping center in Centerplace…

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Bonchon opens in North Carolina

March 29, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its fifth North Carolina location Wednesday in Raleigh at 6230 Capital Blvd., under the direction of…

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Mo' Bettahs opening 5th KC area location

March 28, 2023

Being thousands of miles from the islands won't stop Kansas City from experiencing Hawaiian cuisine as Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is adding its fifth…

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2 former Domino's execs leading German Doner Kebab as CEO, CDO

March 27, 2023

German Doner Kebab has hired two senior executives from Domino's Pizza Group UK — Simon Wallis, the pizza chain's former chief transformation officer — and…

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Shake Shack heads to Canada

March 27, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. is entering Canada in 2024 via a partnership with Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc., two Toronto-based private investment companies…

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Fuku hitting home runs at Yankee Stadium

March 27, 2023

While watching baseball games at the New York Yankee Stadium, fans in Section 213 may order spicy fried chicken sandwiches and sides from chef and restaurateur…

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Chicken Salad Chick opens in Athens, Alabama

March 27, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick has opened its 28th location in its home state of Alabama at 22175 U.S. Highway 72 East.

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Yogurtland signs 5-unit deal

March 27, 2023

Yogurtland, a self-serve frozen yogurt brand with over 220 locations, has inked a five-store agreement for the Houston market. Each will feature the chain's…

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Military couple opens Clean Juice

March 23, 2023

Clean Juice is open in Fayetteville, North Carolina, thanks to a partnership with franchisees and military veterans Mark and Julie Mayoras.

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Slim Chickens adding to London lineup

March 22, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in London Colney, United Kingdom, under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group and Sainsbury's, which…

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Naya makes New Jersey debut

March 22, 2023

New York City-based Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill has opened in Paramus, New Jersey, the first of three planned for the state by year's end.

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