Franchising News & Media

El Pollo Loco opening 8 locations in Denver area

October 21, 2021

After announcing plans to enter the Denver marketplace with 15 restaurants over the next five years, El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain…

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Big Chicken opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena

October 21, 2021

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is home to the NHL'S Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm and live…

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Sweet Paris takes Miami

October 21, 2021

Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, based in Houston, is expanding to Florida with four locations. The state's first store will open in downtown Doral at 5335 NW…

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Tampa Bay welcoming Capriotti's

October 20, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has made its Tampa Bay debut at Starkey Ranch development in Odessa, Florida. The restaurant, at 12267 SR 54, marks the chain's first…

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Cowboy Chicken coming to Orlando

October 20, 2021

Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes, is opening next year in Kissimmee, Florida, thanks to a four-unit deal…

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Tacos 4 Life adding 7 locations

October 19, 2021

Tacos 4 Life, an Arkansas-based restaurant on a mission to help end world hunger, is opening seven restaurants in five cities in the coming months.

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Meet Slim Chickens in St Louis

October 19, 2021

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening at 1515 Hampton Ave., in St. Louis. It's…

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McAlister’s Deli hits 500th unit

October 19, 2021

Atlanta-based McAlister's Deli has made Tennessee home to its 500th restaurant, opening west of Nashville in Dickson, Tennessee.

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Mongolian Concepts appoints CFO

October 19, 2021

Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and bd's Mongolian Grill, has hired Neil Quinn as chief financial officer. Quinn previously held…

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Mici Handcrafted Italian entering franchise game

October 19, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a Denver-based fast casual concept, has begun its journey into franchising, inking a 30-unit deal in Phoenix, Arizona.

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GFG makes Philadelphia debut

October 19, 2021

Greek from Greece Cafe has opened its first franchise restaurant in Philadelphia, located at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University. This is the chain's…

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London's Island Poke opening 15th store

October 18, 2021

UK-based Island Poke is opening its 15th location this weekend in Richmond, which is in southwest London at 4 George St.

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Freshii buying online wellness retailer

October 14, 2021

Freshii is acquiring majority control of Natura Market ECommerce Inc., a Canadian online health and wellness retailer. Upon closing, it will have the right to…

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Wow Wow Lemonade headed to Texas

October 14, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is making its Texas debut later this year in the Bishop Arts District at 320 W. 8th St., in Dallas. The location, owned by Lakewood…

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Shawarma Press expanding in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma

October 14, 2021

Irving, Texas-based Shawarma Press Mediterranean Eatery & Cafe is opening 10 locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. The Lone Star State will see…

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Dickey's increases footprint, SSS in Q3

October 14, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit spent Q3 expanding its footprint and growing sales, opening 16 locations, 14 of which were domestic and two were international. The…

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Shipley Do-Nuts adding 18 units in 2021

October 14, 2021

Shipley Do-Nuts is on track to add six locations over the next few months in its hometown of Houston and 18 overall across several states, CEO Clifton Rutledge…

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Fazoli's inks deals to open in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Dakota

October 13, 2021

Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard said that he's signed four franchise agreements with three new franchisees and one existing partner to open 10 locations…

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Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

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

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

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Killer Burger slaying in Idaho

October 13, 2021

Killer Burger, a Pacific Northwest burger brand, is opening Monday in Hayden, Idaho, in the Prairie Shopping Center, near the Albertsons and Rite Aid stores.

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