Franchising News & Media

Hot Heads Burrito opening next to country fair grounds

August 24, 2022

Hot Head Burritos is opening in Van Wert, Ohio, across from the County Fairgrounds. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant will seat over 35 guests and offer…

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Freddy's hitting up Chi-Town

August 23, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is accelerating development in Illinois with the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Asif Poonja of…

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Dave's Hot Chicken entering Washington

August 23, 2022

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked a franchise agreement with father and daughter, Ajay Keshap and Sana Keshap, to open 1…

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Huey Magoo's gaining ground in Florida

August 23, 2022

Huey Magoo's has opened the first of three locations planned for the Gainesville, Florida, area.

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Jinya's 3 concepts coming to Hawaii

August 23, 2022

Jinya Holdings Inc. is in the process of bringing three of its brands — Jinya Ramen Bar, Robata Jinya and LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge — to Honolulu…

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Blazing Onion founders sign franchising deal with Big Chicken

August 23, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is breaking ground in Renton, Washington, with its first signed lease in a multi-unit deal…

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Slim Chickens hatching in 3 states

August 23, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is expanding with eight locations in Arkansas, Tennessee and Georgia. Existing multi-unit operating group DHR Group, which also…

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Fatburger takes on Morocco

August 22, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Morocco. Located in Marrakesh on M Avenue, the co-branded restaurant…

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Planet Smoothie plants flag in Australia

August 22, 2022

The international development of Planet Smoothie is in motion with the opening of its first two locations in Australia, according to its parent company, Kahala…

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Next Level Burger opening flagship in Denver

August 18, 2022

Oregon-based Next Level Burger will open its flagship location Saturday in Denver's University neighborhood at 1605 E. Evans Ave., marking the vegan burger…

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Big Chicken rocking Music City

August 18, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement to open 10 restaurants in Tennessee with local restaurateur Jim…

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El Pollo Loco inks 4-unit deal for Louisiana

August 18, 2022

With one restaurant opening and operating in the Bayou State, in Lafayette, El Pollo Loco Inc. is set to expand its Louisiana footprint via a four-unit deal…

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Apola Greek Grill opening 1st franchised store

August 17, 2022

California's Apola Greek Grill is ready for growth. The chain is opening its first franchise location this fall in Riverside and may add a second…

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Retired Goodcents franchisee is back in business

August 17, 2022

Twenty-year Goodcents franchisee Sam Singh thought he was ready to retire from his sandwich shop in Emporia, Kansas, but four months later he took over a…

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Chi'Lantro opening 10th location

August 16, 2022

Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening its 10th location next month with a store in Northwest Austin at 12129 N. FM 620 ste. 202.

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Slim Chickens adding Colorado location

August 16, 2022

Slim Chickens is opening this week at 9566 Twenty Mile Road in Parker, Colorado, with Mile High Chicken at the helm. The Parker opening marks the group's…

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California-based Epic Wings to open first Florida location

August 12, 2022

Epic Wings will open its first Florida location in Clearwater, Florida, according to a press release.

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El Pollo Loco signs 4-unit deal in Seattle

August 11, 2022

El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed a multi-unit development deal to open four restaurants in Seattle.

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Mendocino Farms opens 50th unit

August 11, 2022

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual serving sandwiches and salads, is rolling out its 50th location next week in San Diego's North County in Encinitas at 268 N. El…

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Chicken Salad Chick adding to Atlanta footprint

August 10, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick will expand its reach across Atlanta when it opens next week within the Perimeter Marketplace shopping center at 4706 Ashford Dunwoody…

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