Franchising News & Media

WaBa Grill entering Nevada

June 2, 2022

WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain, is opening restaurants in Nevada thanks to an eight-store deal for various cities throughout Clark County within the…

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The Habit Burger Grill opening in San Diego

June 2, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual brand, opened this week in Pacific Beach at 980 Grand Ave., in San Diego.

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Clever Ramen opens in Scottsdale

May 31, 2022

Scottsdale, Arizona, is now home to a fast casual concept serving ramen, thanks to a concept created by Aline Architecture Concepts and Born and Raised…

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Mici Italian to open 1st Texas location

May 31, 2022

Mici Italian will open its first Texas store, in Frisco, in early July. The unit is owned and operated by franchisee Carlos Smith, who has plans to develop…

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Juice It Up opens in Claremont, California

May 27, 2022

Juice It Up, which was named this week to the 2022 list of the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, has opened in Claremont, California. Featuring the…

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Vitality Bowls opening in Arizona

May 25, 2022

Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls and smoothies, is entering Arizona, thanks to a deal with Gary Legumina, his sons Casey and Jake Legumina, as…

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The Big Salad sold to North Carolina-based investor

May 25, 2022

North Carolina entrepreneur Brent Sheena is buying The Big Salad from founder and CEO John Bornoty, according to a company press release.

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Big Chicken on the way to Reno

May 25, 2022

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with restaurant owner Damon Kreizenbeck…

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FAT Brands buying Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

May 25, 2022

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns Fatburger, Fazoli's and several other brands, has agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as…

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Kris Jenner investing in Health Nut

May 24, 2022

The Kardashian family's "momager," Kris Jenner is adding "restaurant owner" to her list of titles.

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Freddy's takes on the Dakotas

May 24, 2022

Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has entered North and South Dakota, expanding its presence to 36 states across the U.S.

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The Trough opening in remodeled office park

May 24, 2022

Reimagined suburban office parks have made a comeback over the last few years, so it's not surprising that Orange County, California's Centerview at Irvine…

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FAT Brands betting on Vegas — again

May 20, 2022

Los Angeles-based Fatburger, owned by FAT Brands Inc. has opened in the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, marking the third Las Vegas casino location…

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop adding Idaho location

May 20, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop debuts next week in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, at 305 W. Appleway Ave.

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Cracked Eggery opens 2nd flagship location

May 19, 2022

Cracked Eggery has opened in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood. Designed by local architecture and design firm //3877, the 1,609-square-foot space marks…

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Sip Fresh rolling out franchising plan

May 18, 2022

Sip Fresh, a beverage concept founded in 2017 in California, has launched a franchise opportunity, focusing on the Western and Southwestern states.

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Just Salad opens in Harlem, New York

May 18, 2022

Just Salad, a fast casual restaurant concept with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, has opened in Harlem, New York, becoming the…

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Chi’Lantro BBQ opening 9th unit

May 17, 2022

Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening its ninth location by month's end in South Austin on the corner of Brodie and Slaughter Lane inside the Shady Hollow Village Shopping…

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Curry Up Now opening in Dallas

May 17, 2022

Curry Up Now, a California-based franchise, will open this summer in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It will feature a large dining room, a dog-friendly…

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Vegan barbecue joint opens in NYC

May 17, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, a plant-based barbecue brand that has been selling its BBQ sauces and rubs since 2020, opened its first storefront Tuesday in the heart of New…

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