Franchising News & Media

Epic Wings making LA debut

March 10, 2022

Epic Wings is opening this week at Northridge Plaza Shopping Center in Northridge, California, in the Los Angeles area.

Slim Chickens adds to UK store count

March 10, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has added to its store count in the United Kingdom, opening this week in Arndale, Manchester. Under the direction of Boparan…

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Gong cha opening 60 locations in Louisiana, Colorado, Michigan

March 10, 2022

Taiwan-based Gong cha, a bubble tea brand with over 1,670 locations worldwide, has signed three master agreements to bring 60 locations over the next five…

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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express arriving in Kentucky

March 9, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. is debuting its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express co-branded store in the state of Kentucky. Located in Winchester, the drive-thru…

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Captain D's converting former Bojangles store

March 9, 2022

Captain D's is adding to its Georgia presence by converting a former Bojangles restaurant in Elberton at 123 Elbert St., marking the brand's 106th store in the…

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Bonchon bringing 6 units to Maryland, Washington DC

March 9, 2022

South Korea-based Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken concept with 115 U.S. locations, has signed an agreement with JSM Development LLC to open six stores in…

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The Halal Guys opens 100th store

March 9, 2022

The Halal Guys is celebrating its 100th store opening this month in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by giving the first person to eat in all 100 locations free food…

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Starbucks closes Russian stores

March 9, 2022

Showing the world that it condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine, Starbucks Corp. is closing all stores in Russia, joining several companies including…

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Fast Casual Indian brand lands funding

March 8, 2022

Rasa, a fast casual Indian chain founded in 2017, has completed its first round of funding led by a female-founded growth equity firm, Rellevant Partners. The…

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Wicked Lick launching franchising plans

March 8, 2022

Wicked Lick, a liquid nitrogen-crafted ice cream company, is looking to expand the Key West-based brand by awarding 10 licenses by year's end. Including the…

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Mooyah adding to Nashville line-up

March 7, 2022

Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is opening a location in Nashville with franchise partners Martin and Alfredo Arguello, a father-and-son team…

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Ike's adding 30 units

March 7, 2022

Targeting 30% growth this year, Ike's Love & Sandwiches, which has over 80 units, is adding 30 locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Northern…

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WaBa Grill tests machine-learning from Koala

March 7, 2022

California-based WaBaGrill has been testing a machine-learning algorithm that analyzed over 115,000 of its orders to collect nearly 260,000 individual data…

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Dae Gee Korean BBQ signs 1st franchisee agreement

March 7, 2022

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept blending Korean food tradition with American culture, has signed its first…

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Penn Station East Coast Subs adding 49 locations

March 7, 2022

Penn Station East Coast Subs signed multiple new agreements in January with new and existing franchisees for a total of 49 restaurants in Indiana, Kansas City…

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Koibito Poke opening in Charlotte

March 4, 2022

Koibito Poke, which was founded in 2018 in Arizona, is opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in July at 4701 Park Road, Suite B.

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Rush Bowls making Minnesota debut

March 4, 2022

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for its healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening its first Minnesota location in mid-March. Under the direction of the…

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Saladworks adding 20 ghost kitchens

March 4, 2022

Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 ghost kitchen locations in Florida through its…

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Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings opens 100th location

March 3, 2022

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings has launched its 100th location within its parent company, Charleys Philly Steaks, just five years after launching.

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Angel investor helping Pure Grit BBQ open NYC flagship

March 3, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, a vegan fast casual brand that has been selling barbecue essentials online since 2020, has received an angel investment from Robert Devine…

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