Franchising News & Media

El Pollo Loco eyeing Oklahoma for expansion

January 19, 2022

El Pollo Loco Inc. is eyeing Oklahoma City as part of its next wave of expansion. Company plans call for as many as five restaurants in the metro area over the…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese entering 10 states in 2022

January 17, 2022

Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese signed 47 franchise agreements in 2021 and will open over 75 stores in 2022, entering Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos signs 6-unit deal

January 17, 2022

California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a deal with Chris Concepcion to bring six locations into Ventura County and Glendale, with the first set to…

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Choppaluna opening in Scotland

January 17, 2022

London-based Choppaluna, owned by Hero Brands Group, is opening a location this year in Glasgow, Scotland's business district.

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'America's drive-thru capital' hosting Fast Casual Exec Summit

January 14, 2022

Indianapolis is "America's drive-thru capital," according to Chrysler Capital, which analyzed data to reveal which U.S. cities were the best for drive-thrus…

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315-unit deal in the works for Roll-Em-Up Taquitos

January 14, 2022

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is rolling out a deal with restaurant operators David Weaver and Blake Terry to bring 315 locations to Texas and Oklahoma. The agreement…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly

January 14, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat concept, is set to bring automat technology home with the signing of a multi-unit franchise deal in Philadelphia.

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&pizza to continue New Jersey expansion

January 13, 2022

Fast-casual pizza chain &pizza will continue its New Jersey expansion with three proposed locations, according to a NJ.com report.

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WOWorks hits 2021 growth spurt

January 13, 2022

WOWorks, which is made up of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, added 60 restaurants and signed 28 franchise…

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Former Astros pitcher adds to his Ike's Love & Sandwiches lineup

January 13, 2022

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened its second Houston location (2518 A Rice Blvd) in partnership with Mark Appel, a former pitcher for the Houston Astros.

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Slim Chickens ends 2021 with 350 signed agreements

January 12, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens closed out 2021 by signing more development deals — 350 — than ever and also opened nearly 40 locations, including…

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Cheech creates ghost kitchen with 'stoners' in mind

January 12, 2022

Now that the recreational use of cannabis is legalized in 18 states, celebrity weed-enthusiast Cheech Marin, of "Cheech & Chong" fame has teamed up Chef…

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Voodoo Doughnut sets up shop in Washington

January 12, 2022

Portland's Voodoo Doughnut opened the doors this week to a shop in Vancouver, Washington, at 8203 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., marking the brand's 12th unit but…

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Dunkin' franchisees bringing Curry Up Now to North Carolina

January 11, 2022

San Francisco-based Curry Up Now has signed a multi-unit deal to open at least five Curry Up Now restaurants as well as its sister brand, Mortar and Pestle…

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Tropical Smoothie CEO: '2021 was best year yet'

January 11, 2022

Although many brands would say 2021 was one of its most challenging years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe isn't one of them.

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Juice It Up expanding California desert footprint

January 11, 2022

Juice It Up, a smoothie, açai bowl and raw juice chain, has opened its first location in Palmdale, California. Featuring the brand's fresh new store design…

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Raising Cane's opens 600th unit

January 11, 2022

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is opening its 600th location Tuesday in Corona, California, the company's second location in the area. The opening kicks of…

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District BBQ is 'Halal-certified'

January 10, 2022

The Washington D.C. metro now has a halal barbecue smokehouse, thanks to founder Ahmad Ashkar making the decision to make his fast casual brand, District BBQ…

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Azule Taqueria opening in NYC

January 10, 2022

A wave of tacos from Azule Cantina is hitting Manhattan's food scene this month bringing a beach-inspired Los Angeles vibe to the heart of Midtown.

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Slim Chickens hatches 150th store

January 10, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening its 150th restaurant this…

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