Franchising News & Media

Jersey Mike's franchisee opening Dog Haus in New York

June 24, 2021

California-based Dog Haus is opening in Mohegan Lake, New York, thanks to an agreement with franchisees Andrew Hamerling and Dave Orth, according to a company…

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The Habit Burger adds 2nd Tempe location

June 23, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, owned by Yum Brands and based in California, is opening a second restaurant Wednesday in Tempe, Arizona, at 8905 S. Harl Ave.

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Stoner's Pizza begins Mile High City expansion

June 23, 2021

Stoner's Pizza Joint is entering the Denver market in September when it opens on East Yale Avenue.

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Chick N Max eyeing Colorado

June 22, 2021

Chick N Max, which serves sandwiches, almond-wood smoked chicken and wings as well as chicken tenders, is eyeing Colorado as one of its top expansion states…

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Parsley & Mint now competing in fast casual Mediterranean market

June 22, 2021

The fast casual Mediterranean market has a new player; Parsley & Mint has officially opened its doors at 600 S. Main St., in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Pita Mediterranean cruising into Mercedes-Benz Stadium

June 21, 2021

Atlanta-based Pita Mediterranean Street Food opened Sunday in Mercedes-Benz Stadium — home to the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons and Major League…

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Cheba Hut making San Antonio debut

June 18, 2021

Cheba Hut, a marijuana-inspired sub shop based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is opening its latest location in San Antonio at 11911 Alamo Ranch Pkwy., Suite 132.

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Chicken Salad Chick readies 2nd Louisiana location

June 18, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick has opened its latest location in Slidell, Louisiana, marking the state's second location after the first opened two months ago in Gonzales.

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Life's a (Venice) Beach for Everbowl

June 17, 2021

San Diego-based craft superfood chain Everbowl has expanded into the Los Angeles market with four locations — one each in Hollywood, Thousand Oaks, Calabasas…

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Huey Magoo's signs 200th franchise

June 17, 2021

Huey Magoo's has inked franchise agreements to enter North Carolina and Ohio as well as deals adding locations to cities in Florida and Tennessee totaling 20…

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Missouri's capital city welcomes Slim Chickens

June 17, 2021

Slim Chickens, a 129-unit chain based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, opened last week in Jefferson City, Missouri, at 2207 Missouri Blvd., with R Solutions Holding…

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Killer Burger entering Idaho

June 17, 2021

Portland's Killer Burger multi-unit franchisee Wes Walterman has signed a lease to open the brand's first Idaho location at 85 W. Prairie Shopping Center in…

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Former Tropical Smoothie powerhouse launching PowerSoul Cafe

June 16, 2021

Dina Mitchell, a former area developer for Atlanta-based Topical Smoothie Cafe, is launching PowerSoul Cafe, a real fruit blended smoothie concept offering…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos continues national expansion

June 16, 2021

Southern California-based Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has two locations open — one each in Chino Hills and Brea — but the homemade taquito brand is targeting markets…

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Hot Heads Burrito adding to Indiana footprint

June 15, 2021

Hot Head Burritos is opening its sixth Indiana location this summer in New Castle. Located at 1480 South Memorial Dr., Suite A, the 1300-square-foot store will…

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Clover Food Labs moving into luxury apartment

June 14, 2021

Clover Food Lab, a veggie-centric concept based in Massachusetts, is opening July 1 inside a luxury apartment — Trio — in Newtonville. Marking the chain's 13th…

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Ohio welcoming 20th Zoup

June 10, 2021

Zoup Eatery is opening a store June 21 in Boardman, Ohio, marking the state's 20th location.

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Fast casuals rebounding fastest in Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Orlando

June 10, 2021

Geography matters when it comes to pandemic recovery for U.S. restaurant chains, especially in the fast casual industry.

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Velvet Taco opening 2nd Atlanta location

June 10, 2021

Dallas-based Velvet Taco will begin welcoming customers to its second Atlanta location next week in The Interlock at 1115 Howell Mill Road.

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Shake Shack names former Goldman Sachs exec as CFO

June 10, 2021

Shake Shack Inc. has hired Katherine Fogertey as CFO. She will be responsible for accounting and control, financial planning and analysis, operations finance…

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