Franchising News & Media

German Doner Kebab launches North American expansion plan

January 23, 2023

German Doner Kebab will open 12 restaurants this year in North America, including three in New York and one in Texas by the end of Q1. The expansion will also…

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Slapfish rebranding in Utah with help from Culinary Edge

January 23, 2023

Slapfish, founded in 2011 by Andrew Gruel and sold to Mac Haik Enterprises last year, is rebranding three locations in the Salt Lake City market, thanks to a…

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The Great Greek Mediterranean opens in Fort Lauderdale area

January 20, 2023

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened its first Fort Lauderdale-area restaurant at 753 E Commercial Blvd., in…

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Woody’s Bar-B-Q hires franchise development leader to fuel expansion

January 20, 2023

Woody's Bar-B-Q, a 43-year-old fast casual brand born in Florida, has hired Steve Gardner, the founder of QSR Franchise Development Group, to expand its…

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Crave Hot Dogs continues South Carolina expansion

January 20, 2023

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opened in Hilton Head, South Carolina, marking its fifth location in the state.

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Slim Chickens launched 50 units in 2022

January 20, 2023

It's safe to say Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has left the nest to soar across the U.S. and the U.K.

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Bonchon opens in Tennessee

January 19, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its first Tennessee location Thursday at 578 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W.

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Juice It Open opening in Arizona

January 18, 2023

Juice It Up is entering Arizona under the direction of franchisee Rod Rezvani, who is opening a store this month inside the AZ Travel Plaza in Ehrenberg. The…

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Dae Gee Korean BBQ opening locations in multiple states

January 18, 2023

Colorado-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept, has signed four franchise development deals that will bring…

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The Habit Burger Grill adding Oakland location

January 18, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand, is adding a location Wednesday in Oakland, California, at 3060 E. 9th St.

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Cornbread adds operations exec to fuel growth

January 18, 2023

Cornbread Farm to Soul, a three-unit fast casual focusing on savory soul food founded by Adena Bayoh and Elzadie "Zadie" Smith in New Jersey, has hired Mike…

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Dos Toros opening in Long Island's New Hyde Park

January 17, 2023

Dos Toros Taqueria, a fast casual taqueria, will introduce Long Island to its San Francisco Bay Area-inspired fare this week in New Hyde Park.

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly

January 16, 2023

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is opening three units in Philadelphia — at University City near Drexel University (3400 Lancaster Ave.), Center City (1504 Sansom St.…

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Pokemoto makes New York, Texas debuts

January 13, 2023

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl concept, has opened its first New York location in White Plains, two days after making its Texas debut in…

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Chilean pilot opening Chill-N Nitrogen in Florida

January 11, 2023

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, a made-to-order nitrogen ice cream brand, is opening this week in Plantation, Florida, at 341 N. University Drive. Owned by…

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Salad and Go opening in Vegas

January 11, 2023

Gilbert, Arizona-based Salad and Go is the entering Las Vegas market, opening a store next week at 1135 E Craig Road.

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Fazoli's planting flag in Puerto Rico

January 11, 2023

Kentucky-based Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, is making its debut in Puerto Rico thanks to an area agreement with franchisee Jorge Rodriguez Lockwood, who will…

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Huey Magoo’s opens in North Charleston

January 10, 2023

Florida-based Huey Magoo's opened Tuesday in North Charleston, South Carolina, marking its 41st store with over 225 franchises sold.

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Capriotti's, Wing Zone end 2022 with over 235 locations

January 10, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported that 2022 was a record-breaking year for both brands with the signing of nine area-development agreements in…

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The Habit Burger Grill to open location in Cambodia

January 10, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, has opened its seventh location in Cambodia. The store is inside in the Aeon Mall Mean Chey, the largest retail…

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