Franchising News & Media

Daddy's Chicken signs 10-unit deal for Colorado

February 23, 2023

Daddy's Chicken Shack has signed its third regional development agreement in Colorado, adding 10 locations to the Denver area, thanks to a parntership with…

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So, you wanna be a franchisee?

by Marla Topliff — Strategic Franchise Consultant, Kathleen Wood Partners

Franchise expert Marla Topliff advises franchise candidates to ask the "right" questions before jumping into any "great" deal.

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Ike's opens 5th Austin-area store

February 22, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches opened this week in Austin at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., and is celebrating with an official grand opening featuring freebies and…

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Insomnia Cookies planning global expansion

February 22, 2023

Insomnia Cookies is expanding its footprint outside of the U.S. for the first time, with stores opening this summer in Canada and the U.K. The late-night…

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The Habit Burger Grill announces trio of openings

February 22, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company, is opening three locations March 1, including its 19th Arizona store at 4902 West Baseline in…

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Salata continues Dallas-area growth

February 21, 2023

Houston-based Salata, a built-to-order salad kitchen, is adding to its Dallas-area portfolio Friday when it opens a 3,300-square-foot location in West Plano at…

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Slim Chickens opens in UK's Kidderminster

February 20, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening a restaurant in Kidderminster, United Kingdom, under the direction of multi-unit operators, Boparan Restaurant Group…

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Velvet Taco opens in Rockwall, Texas

February 20, 2023

Velvet Taco opened its 26th Texas location Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth's Rockwall district. Located at 2608 Ridge Road, the store marks the chain's 37th unit…

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Pita Mediterranean fights inflation with value meal

February 17, 2023

Facing rampant inflation and rising food costs Pita Mediterranean Street Food Founder and CEO Nour Rabai knew a value menu was necessary to meet customer needs.

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Dolly Llama debuting 2nd Texas store

February 16, 2023

The Dolly Llama, a waffle and artisanal ice cream brand, is opening next month in McAllen, Texas, within the Trenton Crossing Shopping Center alongside Target…

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The Habit Burger adding Ontario unit

February 15, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, is opening its second Ontario, California, location next week at 4210 E. 4th St.

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Black Seed Bagel opens 10th location

February 14, 2023

Black Seed Bagels has opened its 10th location in a 700-square-foot shop inside the MetLife building at 200 Park Ave., in New York City, according to a company…

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Chicken Salad Chick welcomes 3rd Charleston store

February 14, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick, founded in Alabama, has opened its third Charleston, South Carolina-area location in Goose Creek at 220 St. James Ave.

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Slim Chickens opens 2nd Florida unit

February 14, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens opened last week at 14675 SR 70 East in Bradenton, Florida, with multi-unit operating group Florida's Best Chicken at the helm.

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Chi'Lantro BBQ opening in Houston

February 14, 2023

Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening a brick-and-mortar location next month in Houston's The Heights Forum at1324 N. Shepherd Dr.

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Huey Magoo’s opens in Miramar, Florida

February 10, 2023

Huey Magoo's opened Wednesday in Miramar, Florida, marking the brand's 43rd restaurant spanning eight states, with over 225 franchises sold in 12 states. The…

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Chicken Salad Chick hires in-house counsel

February 9, 2023

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick has hired attorney Carol Terry as VP and general counsel. In the newly created role, she will report to CEO Scott Deviney and…

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Captain D's focuses on smaller footprints, double drive-thrus

February 8, 2023

In an effort to drive cost-effective conversion opportunities, Nashville-based Captain D's is adding several locations in 2023 by focusing on smaller…

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Mad Greens launches franchising strategy

February 8, 2023

Colorado-based Mad Greens is hoping to have 50% more stores under development by the end of 2023.

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Slim Chickens entering Wisconsin

February 8, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 210 locations in the U.S. and U.K., is entering Wisconsin at 601 W. Northland Ave., in Appleton…

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