Franchising News & Media

Craveworthy partners with New Summit Capital Advisors

November 12, 2024

Craveworthy and international merchant bank New Summit Capital Advisors have formed Global Taste Brands to introduce and franchise international QSR and fast…

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Rachel's Kitchen opens in Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters

November 12, 2024

Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based brand serving sandwiches, juices, salads and breakfast, has opened its first Texas location in Frisco. Situated at 3620 The…

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Qdoba inks 22 franchise deals

November 11, 2024

Qdoba, which has nearly 800 locations, achieved 14 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales and signed 22 franchise agreements during the fiscal year…

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Fresh Healthy Cafe launching US franchising opportunities

November 11, 2024

To enter more cities in the united States, Canada-based Fresh Healthy Cafe, which has about 30 locations, has partnered with Fresh USA LLC, owned by Cape…

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Playa Bowls signs 195 franchise commitments

November 11, 2024

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls, specializing in acai, pitaya, mango, green and coconut bowls, smoothies, juices, cold brew and more, signed 52 franchise…

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Hurricane Grill & Wings opens at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge

November 7, 2024

Hurricane Grill & Wings, owned by FAT Brands, is opening at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge at Lake George as the hotel's flagship dining option.

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Brix launches 3 units in Q3

November 7, 2024

Brix Holdings, a Dallas-based multi-brand franchising company specializing in food service chains, ended Q3 by adding three locations across its franchise…

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Zaxby's entering Pennsylvania

October 31, 2024

Six days after announcing it was entering New Jersey, Georgia-based Zaxbys is adding Pennsylvania to its list of states. Franchisee George Abdelmessieh, a…

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Ono Hawaiian launches kids menu featuring Disney's Moana

October 31, 2024

California-based Ono Hawaiian BBQ is collaborating with Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2" and the relaunch of its Ono Keiki Meal. The meal, available…

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Pita Pit lowers franchise fees, launches drive-thru model

October 30, 2024

Pita Pit USA, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, is lowering franchised fees and royalty rates and introducing a…

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Why Bun Mee CEO bets on non-traditional franchise models

by Denise Tran — Founder and CEO of Bun Mee, Bun Mee

Denise Tran, founder and CEO of Bun Mee, reveals how non-traditional venues have been such a success. The Bun Mee stores in the San Francisco International…

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El Pollo Loco launches new look, expansion plans

October 29, 2024

El Pollo Loco, which opened 50 years ago, has unveiled a restaurant prototype showcasing a more modern design featuring existing brand elements — fire stack…

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Ziggi's opens 100th unit

October 29, 2024

Ziggi's Coffee opened its 100th store Tuesday at 51 North 42nd Ave., in Brighton, Colorado.

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Clean Eatz appoints 1st CEO

October 29, 2024

Clean Eatz, a health-focused lifestyle brand and meal plan franchise, has appointed 30-year restaurant veteran Eric Wyatt as its first CEO. Wyatt most recently…

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Dave’s Hot Chicken firing up Arkansas, Missouri

October 28, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has locked in a seven-unit franchise agreement with Deryl Pangelinan, Sean Varvello, Andrew Feghali and Lawrence Kourie to…

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Smalls Sliders opening 4 units in Georgia

October 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders is opening four locations in the South Georgia region, inking its third deal with DPC Smalls Investments, spearheaded by Doug Cone.

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Slim Chickens heading to Poland

October 28, 2024

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has signed a 50-unit deal with Boparan Restaurant Group to open in Poland. Boparan, which operates over 50 stores…

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Zaxbys entering New Jersey

October 25, 2024

Georgia-based Zaxbys is entering New Jersey via a six-unit deal with GSP Group, led by Premanand Gupta, a longtime New Jersey resident.

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Rock N' Roll Sushi rolling into Walmart

October 24, 2024

Marking its 13th Florida unit and 73rd systemwide, Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening next week inside a Walmart Supercenter in Niceville, Florida.

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Cheba Hut expanding to Iowa

October 23, 2024

Cheba Hut is rolling into Iowa when it opens by year's end in the Des Moines area before expanding to other locations around the state. Franchisee Mistene…

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