Franchising News & Media

Cilantro Taco Grill opening 110 units in 4 states

March 25, 2025

Cilantro Taco Grill is set to open outside Chicagoland for the first time in April 2025, following its first franchise opening in November.

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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago

March 25, 2025

Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…

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Big Dave's enters South Carolina

March 24, 2025

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks opened last week in Columbia, South Carolina, at 942-B Harden St., in Columbia's Five Points. Established in 2014 by West Philadelphia…

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Black Rock Coffee Bar opening in Phoenix

March 24, 2025

Portland, Oregon-based Black Rock Coffee Bar is continuing its growth in Arizona with an opening next week at 29751 N. El Mirage Road in Peoria, Arizona…

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Pepper Lunch taking on Hawaii

March 24, 2025

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese fast-casual concept with over 500 locations in 17 countries is expanding into Hawaii. NIKU LLC, led by local entrepreneurs Sean and…

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Fajita Pete’s targeting midsize cities

March 20, 2025

Fajita Pete's, a 31-unit Tex-Mex catering and delivery restaurant concept, is opening next week in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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&pizza launches franchising

March 20, 2025

&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.

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Toastique opening in Texas

March 20, 2025

Toastique, a gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar founded in 2018, in Washington D.C., is opening in Laredo, Texas, at 1119 Fenwick Drive Suite.

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Dickey's opens full-service location in Philippines

March 19, 2025

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has landed in Manila, Philippines, opening its first location inside Parqal Mall near City of Dreams. The two-story restaurant seats 9…

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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream scoops into franchising

March 19, 2025

After opening its first franchised location in Omaha, Kansas City's Betty Rae's Ice Cream is targeting St. Louis, Nashville, Denver, Oklahoma City, Tulsa…

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Biscuit Belly opening 2nd Carolina store

March 18, 2025

Biscuit Belly opened its second Carolina location last month in Summerville, South Carolina.

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Craveworthy acquires 2nd dessert concept

March 17, 2025

Two weeks after announcing that it acquired Big Chicken, Craveworthy Brands has purchased Kinnamōns, a cinnamon roll concept, based in Oregon and founded by…

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Go To Foods focused on co-branding, tech investments to fuel growth

March 17, 2025

GoTo Foods, the parent company of brands including Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, has plans…

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Captain D's going across the pond

March 13, 2025

Captain D's is entering the United Kingdom via a 20-unit agreement with CD's Holdings. The first will open in Kent in August with two restaurants following in…

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Restaurant leaders share why AI, data, emotional intelligence are keys to franchise success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

When it comes to growing and sustaining a successful franchise, brands would do well to tap AI to drive expansion, leverage emotional intelligence to drive…

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Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler discusses Pizza Factory's acquisition and the future of the brand with MJ Riva, CEO of the company.

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Cheba Hut expands Arizona footprint

March 11, 2025

Cheba Hut, a counter-culture-themed sandwich shop known for its toasted subs, has opened its 11th Arizona store at 8776 E Shea Blvd, Suite 100, in Scottsdale.

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The Great Greek to hit 100 units by year's end

March 10, 2025

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill's plans to have 100 restaurants open by year's end are coming along, considering the brand opened 19 restaurants in 2024…

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Nick The Greek franchisee opens 4th location

March 7, 2025

Nick the Greek has opened in Irvine, California, under the direction of franchisee Kaushik Patel, who owns three other locations in Southern California.

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Famous Dave's rolls out prototype for non-traditional spaces

March 5, 2025

Famous Dave's has launched a more streamlined, cost-effective prototype for franchise partners and guests. Initially tested in Arizona, the model is designed…

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