Franchising News & Media

Nekter finishes Q1 2022 with 18 franchise agreements

April 5, 2022

Nekter Juice Bar, which has nearly 170 locations in the U.S., signed 18 agreements in the first quarter of 2022, representing 37 locations as it plans to grow…

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Pokeworks adds 15th Texas location

April 5, 2022

Pokeworks has opened its 15th Texas location in McAllen. Owned and operated by local couple, Agustin and Amairany Guzman — who also own a handful of other…

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Big Chicken scores Texas-sized deal

April 5, 2022

Big Chicken, a fast casual concept founded by basketball Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal, is entering the four largest markets in Texas …

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Meet Koibito Poke in St. Louis

April 4, 2022

Koibito Poke, a four-unit chain based in Arizona, is opening two locations this summer in St. Louis.

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Seoul-based fried chicken chain opening 2 Colorado stores

April 4, 2022

Bb.q Chicken, a Seoul, Korea-based fried chicken chain that opened its first Colorado location last month in Aurora, will add two locations to the state by…

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Modern Market opens store with double-sided kitchen line

April 4, 2022

Modern Market Eatery, a healthy fast casual restaurant brand, is opening a restaurant in the Denver area, near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Peoria…

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Zaxby's, Mellow Mushroom franchisee opening Mooyah in Florida

April 1, 2022

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is coming to Ocala, Florida, expanding its presence in the Sunshine State, thanks to a six-unit deal with Brad…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese opens 1st Illinois location

April 1, 2022

I Heart Mac & Cheese, a fast casual specializing in customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls and grilled cheese sandwiches, has opened a…

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Johnny Rockets landing in Israel with 10 locations

April 1, 2022

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands, parent company of Johnny Rockets and 16 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development deal to expand into Israel…

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Green District opening in Indiana

March 31, 2022

Green District, a Louisville-based fast casual salad concept, is opening Saturday at 4227 Town Center Blvd., in Jeffersonville, Indiana, according to a company…

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Dickey's plans to hit Toronto

March 31, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants has signed a franchise agreement to bring the brand's fare to Toronto, according to a company press release.

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Genghis Grill giving franchise incentives

March 30, 2022

Genghis Grill has announced single and multi-unit franchisee incentives, including a reduced franchise fee of $5,000 per location, $0 in development fees…

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Huey Magoo's lands in Montgomery, Alabama

March 30, 2022

Huey Magoo's, the "Filet Mignon Of Chicken," will celebrate the opening of its first Montgomery, Alabama location with a grand opening on Wednesday, according…

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Freebirds World Burrito to open 5 Texas locations

March 30, 2022

Freebirds World Burrito plans to open five more Texas locations in Dripping Springs, Katy, Conroe, Murphy, and Kyle as part of a push to double in size over…

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Chicken Salad Chick adds 30th Florida location

March 29, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has opened its 30th Florida location in Bradenton and will debut stores by year's end in Wesley Chapel and Estero. Located at 5434 Lockwood…

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Atomic Wings expanding to Arlington, Texas

March 25, 2022

Atomic Wings is opening the first of three Arlington, Texas, locations next month at 701 W. Park Row Dr. To celebrate, franchisees Nick and Dev Patel and…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs deal for New Jersey mall

March 25, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a zero human-interaction concept, will soon have a location within the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, marking its first…

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Cafe Rio adding 15 locations by year's end

March 24, 2022

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, home of the Sweet Pork Barbacoa, is opening 15 locations this year in Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Since its debut in…

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Sonic, Qdoba franchisees opening 13 Fajita Pete's

March 24, 2022

Fajita Pete's, a fajita delivery concept, is adding 13 locations in Texas, thanks to deals with Keith Fontana and Michael Humphrey, franchisees of Sonic and…

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Togo's debuts 1st gas station location

March 24, 2022

Togo's, a nearly 200-unit California-based sandwich franchise, has opened its first non-traditional build-out. Located inside a Modesto, California-based gas…

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