Franchising News & Media

Smalls Sliders to enter Kentucky

January 22, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with local entrepreneur Bradley Scott to bring the brand to Kentucky. The agreement will bring four of the brand's units…

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Orlando Cat Cafe unleashes franchising opportunity

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

After eight years of serving coffee and facilitating nearly 3,000 cat adoptions in partnership with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…

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Toastique making NYC debut

January 22, 2025

Toastique, a toast, juice and coffee bar conceptualized in Washington D.C., is making its New York debut at 445 5th Ave. in Manhattan. The 1,000-square-foot…

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Captain D's hooks deal across the pond

January 21, 2025

Captain D's has signed a 20-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom with the first restaurant opening this year in the London area.

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Buona, Rainbow Cone expanding to Milwaukee

January 20, 2025

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to have a taste of Chicago when The Buona Companies, the family owned company behind Buona and The Original Rainbow…

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Pepper Lunch continues growth trajectory with Pacific Northwest agreement

January 17, 2025

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 17 countries, has signed a development agreement to open five locations in Oregon.

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Black Rock Coffee opening 150th location

January 16, 2025

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon is opening its 150th location Monday in the United States. Located at 4602 Beacon Lane in Caldwell, Idaho, the…

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Togo's launching franchising incentives

January 16, 2025

Togo's is offering incentive programs to fuel fuel franchise growth. The chain, which has opened stores in Nevada and Washington over the last year, hopes to…

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Freddy's adding 15 locations via 3 franchise deals

January 14, 2025

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is opening 15 locations in Nebraska, North Dakota and Maryland thanks to the signing of three…

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New York-based bagel shop 'popping up' in Boston

January 10, 2025

New York-based PopUp Bagels is opening its first Boston location Friday in Boston Seaport's The Superette at 70 Pier 4 Blvd. The 770-square-foot shop is also…

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Dunkin' franchisee opening 20 Qdobas

January 9, 2025

Qdoba, the second-largest Mexican fast casual restaurant chain in the U.S. with 800 locations, is expanding its footprint through several franchise agreements…

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Chopped Leaf starts 2025 with rebrand

January 9, 2025

Canada-based Chopped Leaf has rolled out a brand refresh featuring a new logo and updated interior design at its original location in Kelowna, British…

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Birdcall hatches franchise offering

January 8, 2025

Denver-based Birdcall, which has 12 corporate-owned stores, is now franchising the concept with an initial focus on the Western and Southwestern states.

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Sammy's slides into franchising in 2025

January 8, 2025

Sammy's Sliders, a slider franchise founded by restaurateur Sam G. Ballas and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, is ready to expand in 2025, after opening its second…

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Madras Dosa Co making NYC debut in Times Square

January 6, 2025

Madras Dosa Co. is opening its first New York City location next week in Times Square at 1450 Broadway Ave. Founded in Boston in 2021, Madras Dosa will serve…

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Yogurtland seeking franchisees to sign 3-unit deals

January 6, 2025

Yogurtland, which has 220 global locations and is opening 30 US locations in 2025, is seeking franchise partners interested in signing a three-store minimum to…

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Slim Chickens' UK franchisee opens 4th location in 1 month

January 6, 2025

Boparan Restaurant Group, a Slim Chickens multi-unit operator in the UK, opened stores in Ashford and Bath, marking its fourth opening within a month following…

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Smalls Sliders elevates Georgia footprint

January 3, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with real estate group PAR Concepts LLC for three units, dubbed "cans" by the brand, across Macon and Warner Robins in…

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Newlyweds opening Paris Baguette in Pennsylvania

January 3, 2025

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 units worldwide and 200 in North America, is opening Jan. 18 in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Franchisees and newlyweds Parth and…

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South Block lands at Washington airport

January 2, 2025

South Block, a fast casual chain serving acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has opened in Concourse D at Washington Dulles International Airport.

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