Franchising News & Media

Charleys Philly Steaks opens 700th location

May 9, 2022

Charleys Philly Steaks opened its 700th location, this week in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and is on target to have 2,000 locations by 2026. The free-standing…

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Big Chicken lands deal for Utah, Idaho

May 9, 2022

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, will open in Utah and Idaho, thanks to a deal with the Arizona-based duo…

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The Red Chickz adding 18 units in Texas, California

May 9, 2022

The Red Chickz, a Nashville Hot Chicken concept, has signed deals this year to open 18 units and has over a dozen more in the pipeline for Houston, as well as…

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German Doner Kebab opening 100th UK location

May 9, 2022

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening its 100th UK restaurant this week in Covent Garden on St. Martins Lane in London, which is in the heart…

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Shipley Do-Nuts opening 30 shops in Georgia

May 9, 2022

Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily donuts, plans to add 30 locations in the state of Georgia, with the first location planned for Duluth in…

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Drew Brees doubles down on Everbowl investment

May 8, 2022

Southern California-based Everbowl is expanding its relationship with NFL Super Bowl XLIV champion Drew Brees. The arrangement adds 15 stores in Tennessee and…

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Quiznos, Taco Del Mar to expand in Denver

May 6, 2022

REGO Restaurant Group, parent company to the Quiznos and Taco Del Mar brands, has announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with Dominik and…

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Chicken Salad Chick adding drive-thru in Arkansas

May 5, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second Little Rock, Arkansas, location. Featuring a drive-thru, it's the state's fifth unit and will open next week at 390…

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Aloha Poke says hello to Atlanta

May 5, 2022

Aloha Poke Co., a fast-casual poke restaurant concept, has come to Atlanta, according to a company press release.

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Dog Haus expanding Maryland footprint

May 3, 2022

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus has executed an area development agreement with existing franchisees Faizan and Adila Khan to open 15 locations over the…

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Main Squeeze expanding to Houston

May 3, 2022

New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. is opening its first location within the city limits of Houston. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Jeff Drost…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to open automat store in Queens

May 3, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a quick serve dumpling franchise that uses an Automat concept, is coming to Queens, New York after franchisees Jose Marrero and…

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Big Chicken antes up in Vegas

May 2, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with restaurateur Vincent Alba to open eight locations in the Las…

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El Pollo Loco signs Denver-area deal

May 2, 2022

El Pollo Loco Inc. has inked a multi-unit franchise agreement with Pikes Pollo Inc. to develop four restaurants in Denver's west side. The franchise group…

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Chicken Salad Chick expanding North Carolina presence

May 2, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its ninth location next week in North Carolina.

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The Habit opening drive-thru in Washington

April 29, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand owned by YUM Brands, is opening a drive-thru location Tuesday in Sammamish, Washington, at 62…

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Detroit Wing Company doubling footprint

April 29, 2022

Detroit Wing Company, which has nearly 20 locations in Michigan, has opened a store at 1831 Gratiot Ave., in Roseville, Michigan. Operated by first-time DWC…

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Freddy's expanding in Chicago

April 28, 2022

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed six multi-unit agreements to bring 64 locations to new and existing markets, including…

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Vegan BBQ joint opening NYC storefront

April 28, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, which has been selling vegan barbecue essentials online since 2020, is opening its first storefront next month in New York City, at 36 Lexington…

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P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators

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

Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.

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