Franchising News & Media

Maui Wowi Hawaiian continues Dallas expansion with new opening in Plano

September 24, 2014

The opening is the first of 10 units that local entrepreneur Ted Wilbert plans to open in the area, adding to the brand’s current 15-unit presence in Dallas.

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Pie Five opens doors in Utah with food pantry fundraiser

September 24, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open a new location Friday in South Jordan, Utah, and will celebrate on Oct. 3 with a ribbon cutting and a fundraiser for St. Andrews Food…

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Blast 825 partners with charities for grand opening

September 24, 2014

Blast 825 will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Roseville, California, with a week-long charity giving event culminating in a VIP Party on Oct.

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Pie Five plans 15 units in the Hoosier State

September 23, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. has awarded up to 15 franchise units for the state of Indiana to restaurateur Carl Dissette. According to a news release, he plans to open…

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Blaze Pizza fires off more franchise agreements

September 23, 2014

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza today announced that it will soon open four new locations in Orange County, California. Three new restaurants are expected to open by…

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McAlister's Deli signs development agreement to open 10 locations

September 23, 2014

Deal with Southern Deli Holdings will expand McAlister's presence throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Colorado and Wyoming.

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Wild Wing Cafe opening in Pooler, Georgia

September 23, 2014

Wild Wing Cafe announced the opening of its newest location will be on Sept. 26.

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Dickey's opens first Cheyenne, Wyoming unit

September 23, 2014

Dickey's announced the opening of its first restaurant in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The new unit will open on Sept. 25 at 1400 Dell Range Boulevard, Suite 085A.

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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express add new SoCal location

September 23, 2014

Fatburger and Buffalo's Express have opened a co-branded location at 11984 Foothill Blvd., in Sylmar, California.

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Dog Haus to open four new restaurants by end of 2014

September 23, 2014

The gourmet hot dog chain will open its first unit outside Southern California in Colorado in early 2015.

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Project Pie plans New Jersey debut

September 19, 2014

Project Pie has signed a 9-unit franchise deal that will mark the brand’s debut in New Jersey.

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Strong same-store sales driving franchising interest, says Fazoli's

September 19, 2014

Fazoli's has marked its 17th straight month of same-store sales.

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Elevation Burger CEO marks 5 months with growth plans, new menu items

September 19, 2014

The burger chain is adding units, menu items and leaders.

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E-2 visa leads UK entrepreneur to California dream

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising is an ideal fit for many foreign entrepreneurs seeking to live and work in the US.

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Bowl of Heaven signs multiunit Orange County deal

September 18, 2014

Bowl of Heaven continues SoCal growth with multiunit deal.

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Jamba Juice opens on Penn State campus

September 18, 2014

Jamba Juice opened the campus location at the start of the fall semester.

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Five Guys announces first Glasgow, Scotland location

September 18, 2014

Five Guys will also introduce the Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine to Scotland.

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West Coast Franchise Expo coming to Anaheim

September 18, 2014

The International Franchise Association is sponsoring an expo for potential franchisees Oct. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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Senators introduce NLRB Reform Act on heels of McDonald's ruling

September 17, 2014

Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Lamar Alexander have introduced the National Labor Relations Board Act on the heels of the NLRB's decision…

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Café Intermezzo opening up franchise markets in the Southeastern US

September 17, 2014

The upscale café is looking to expand its footprint into other major Southern cities through franchising.

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