Franchising News & Media

Chipotle opens 3,000th unit

February 15, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its 3,000th restaurant, according to a company press release.

Pancheros adds Jersey location

February 14, 2022

Pancheros Mexican Grill is opening this week in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the Heritage Square Shopping Center at 1871 Marlton Pike East.

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Mici Italian has big plans for 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mici Italian has seven units in the Denver area. The company is poised for growth and has plans to double its size in 2022.

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LifeTime Cafe expanding in Dallas area

February 11, 2022

Life Time is opening its 10th unit in Frisco, Texas.

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Wayback opening 14th Texas unit

February 10, 2022

Wayback Burgers is opening a location in Allen, Texas at 380 E. Bethany Dr., making its 14th in Texas.

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Teriyaki Madness sells 100 units in 2021

February 10, 2022

Teriyaki Madness can't say it had a bad year. The Seattle-style teriyaki shop franchise wrapped up 2021 with 100 units sold among 31 first-time franchisees.

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Juice It Up launches in Colton, California

February 10, 2022

Juice It Up has opened its first Colton, California location. Featuring the brand's fresh store design, the store is owned by Michael and Amanda Prieto, as…

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The Hummus & Pita Co inks 3-unit deal

February 10, 2022

The Hummus & Pita Co is opening a flagship location this spring in Ohio. Planting roots on the highly trafficked Hilliard Rome Road, near several fast…

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Big Chicken checking out Phoenix

February 9, 2022

Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, will open 12 locations in Arizona, thanks to a partnership with Steve…

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LA fast casual launches with focus on sustainability

February 8, 2022

Bagel+Slice, created by food scientist, chef and business owner, Brad Kent, is more than just another restaurant opening this month in Los Angeles. The…

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Next Level Burger leveling up growth plans

February 7, 2022

Portland's Next Level Burger, a fast casual concept specializing in vegan burgers, is on the fast track to expansion hoping to quadruple its footprint by the…

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Pop's Italian Beef exploding into Joliet, Illinois

February 4, 2022

Chicago's Pop's Italian Beef and Sausage is adding its 17th store this week in Joliet at 1866 W. Jefferson St.

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Native Foods debuts brand's refresh

February 3, 2022

Native Foods, a vegan fast casual brand, is debuting its third Colorado location Monday. Opening in the suburb of Lone Tree in the Lincoln Commons Shopping…

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Philippines-based bakery expanding US footprint

February 3, 2022

Philippines-based Red Ribbon Bakeshop, which specializes in sweet and savory baked goods inspired by authentic Filipino flavors and ingredients, is opening…

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Dog Haus coming to Florida

February 2, 2022

Pasadena, California-based Dog Haus is kicking off 2022 by getting ready to bring its hot dogs, sausages and burgers to communities across Florida.

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Salad Station expanding across US

February 2, 2022

Despite challenges spurred by the pandemic, Salad Station was able to keep open all 26 locations and is now expanding with recent openings in New Orleans…

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Slim Chickens hatches in New Mexico

February 2, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened its first New Mexico location at 3475 East Main St., in partnership with Desert Slims. It's the first…

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Frutta Bowls expanding grocery store concept

February 1, 2022

Frutta Bowls, a WOWorks brand, has expanded its grocery store-within-store locations via multi-unit franchisee partners Curtis High and Jordan Rideout. The…

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Velvet Taco opening 6th Houston unit

February 1, 2022

Dallas-based Velvet Taco is opening its sixth location in the Houston metro area in The Woodlands located at 9120 Gosling Road.

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Kate Hudson launches plant-based smoothies at Bluestone Lane

February 1, 2022

Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired coffee brand, is partnering with Inbloom, a holistic nutrition powder and supplement brand founded by actress and…

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