Franchising News & Media

Slim Chickens growing in Ohio

December 27, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is growing in Ohio with an opening at 4990 Fulton Dr. N.W., under the direction of multi-unit franchisee Ohio Slims.

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Fiesta Restaurant Group CEO steps down

December 27, 2022

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. CEO Rich Stockinger has stepped down from the parent company of Pollo Tropical. CFO Dirk Montgomery will serve as interim CEO…

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Pickleman's makes Oklahoma City debut

December 23, 2022

St. Louis-based Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe is continuing its Midwest expansion, opening this week in Oklahoma City at 6001 N. May Ave. It's the fourth…

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Huey Magoo’s hits 40th unit milestone

December 23, 2022

Florida-based Huey Magoo's has opened its 40th location. The store is in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and marks the fourth location in the Atlanta area.

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Weenie Wonder opening 2nd location

December 22, 2022

Rise Brands, which owns 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Pins Mechanical Company, and No Soliciting, is opening its second Weenie Wonder location in February 2023 in…

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Sprinkles opening franchise in Utah

December 22, 2022

Sprinkles, the dessert bakery behind the Cupcake ATM, has opened its first domestic franchise in Riverton, Utah since launching in 2005 in Beverly Hills. The…

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Goodcents expands into 9th state with 10-unit Pennsylvania deal

December 20, 2022

Goodcents is expanding into Pennsylvania early next year after signing an area representative agreement to build 10 restaurants over the next five years, with…

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Genghis Grill creating stir in Little Rock

December 20, 2022

Genghis Grill has signed a franchise deal for three units in the Little Rock area. The agreement includes taking over ownership of the existing Little Rock…

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Charleys opens 100th in 2022

December 20, 2022

Ohio-based Charleys Philly Steaks, which has 740 global locations, is opening its 100th store of the year on Wednesday in North Lauderdale, Florida, at 7202 W.

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Pieology expands California footprint

December 20, 2022

Pieology Pizzeria has opened in Thousand Oaks, California, the 47th opening for franchisee Akash Management, according to a press release.

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German Doner Kebab opening 2nd US location

December 20, 2022

Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening its second U.S.-based location early next year in Queens, New York. The brand entered the U.S. market in 2021 with…

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Cafe Rio adds to Denver lineup

December 20, 2022

Southern Utah-based Cafe Rio Mexican Grill has opened two Denver locations. The first opened in October in Greenwood Village, and a store in Highlands Ranch…

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Rusty Taco sold to Gala Capital Partners

December 20, 2022

Gala Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on emerging restaurant franchise brands, is buying Rusty Taco from Inspire Brands, which acquired a majority…

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Chicken Salad Chick signs Colorado deals

December 19, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has signed two development deals for Colorado to bring six locations to Denver and three to Colorado Springs.

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Big Chicken opens 2nd Seattle location

December 19, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken has opened its third franchise location in the country at 921-A N 10th St., in Renton Landing, a shopping, dining and…

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Voodoo Doughnut opening in San Antonio

December 19, 2022

Portland, Oregon-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its 16th store which marks the first in the San Antonio area. Featuring two spinning cases that display a…

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Sweet Chick to open Union Square location

December 15, 2022

Sweet Chick, a chicken and waffles fast casual franchise, has unveiled a location in Union Square, New York City. This location will open officially on Dec. 1…

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Slim Chickens hatches 3rd Oklahoma location

December 14, 2022

Slim Chickens, based in Arkansas, has opened its third Oklahoma location at 12416 N.W. 10th St. under the direction of the multi-unit operator, AP Restaurant…

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