Franchising News & Media

Former Quiznos franchisee returns with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2022

Quiznos has signed a multi-unit development agreement with former Quiznos franchisee Parish Patel to open 30 restaurants in Arizona, according to a company…

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Chicken Guy skates into Pennsylvania

November 15, 2022

Magic Eats, a subsidiary of Magic Ice USA, has opened a Chicken Guy location at 4 PPG Place, which houses an ice skating rink in downtown Pittsburgh…

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Wayback Burgers planting flag in Quebec

November 14, 2022

Wayback Burgers has signed a master franchise agreement with Sushil Bhagudia to open 20 to 30 stores in Quebec over the next 20 years, according to a company…

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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings signs first franchisee

November 14, 2022

BurgerFi International has launched its franchising of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The brand has entered into a multi-unit development agreement…

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Capriotti's signs 1st international deal

November 11, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed a 50-unit agreement with Village Food Courts to expand the brands to the Republic of India.

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Australian-owned cafe opening 3rd LA location

November 11, 2022

Australian-owned and California-based Great White, a fast casual cafe offering food, beverage, art, architecture, design and music, is opening its third…

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Paris Baguette going to Wichita

November 10, 2022

Paris Baguette, a 4,000-unit bakery based in Seoul, South Korea, which has 114 stores in the U.S., is making its Kansas debut next week at 9780 E 21 St. N., in…

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Island Fin Poke making Tennessee debut

November 10, 2022

Florida-based Island Fin Poke is making its Tennessee-area debut next week in Clarksville at 2305 Madison St.

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Slim Chickens cracks up Houston

November 10, 2022

TX-SC Ventures, a franchise that owns five Slim Chickens, is opening a location at 11919 Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas.

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Qdoba poised for growth in 2023

November 10, 2022

Qdoba Mexican Eats added 34 locations this year and is planning major growth for 2023. The 730-unit chain has over 80 restaurants in non-traditional…

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Multi-unit Freshii franchisee developing 6 locations in New Jersey

November 10, 2022

Freshii Inc. franchisees and brothers Greg and Ryan Lahr are adding six locations over the next five years to their portfolio. The duo opened their first…

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Taco Bell Cantina, Arby's franchisee talks innovation at #QSRNext event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby's franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event…

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Salad & Go entering Oklahoma

November 8, 2022

Salad and Go is entering the Oklahoma market with two locations opening next week in Oklahoma City at 10501 S. May Ave., and 2400 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

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Dae Gee Korean BBQ signs 1st Indiana franchise

November 8, 2022

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept blending Korean food with American culture, has signed its first franchise…

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Mendocino Farms adds to DFW presence

November 8, 2022

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual brand serving sandwiches and salads, is opening next month in Preston Hollow at 10720 Preston Road, marking the chain's fifth…

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The Habit Burger driving into Miami

November 8, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant owned by Yum Brands, is opening a drive-thru location next week in Miami Gardens at 18100 NW 57th Ave.

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El Pollo Loco starring in West Hollywood

November 7, 2022

El Pollo Loco Inc. has returned to West Hollywood, opening inside Trader Joe's at 8601 Santa Monica Blvd.

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Steele Brands CEO steps down, names replacement

November 7, 2022

Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company that owns Crisp & Green, Stalk & Spade and Paco & Lime, has hired Kelly C. Baltes as CEO of its brand…

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Chicken Salad Chick hatching 6th Arkansas store

November 7, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick is opening next week in West Little Rock, Arkansas, marking its sixth restaurant in the state and third in the Little Rock area, following…

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Pumpkin spice, iced drinks drive Starbucks Q4 sales

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Cold coffee beverages accounted for nearly 80% of total beverage sales in U.S company-operated stores, and the pumpkin spice platform was up 17%.

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