Franchising News & Media

YoFresh set to open four stores

August 21, 2014

YoFresh Yogurt Café has announced plans to open four new franchised shops in the coming month. The new stores are in Hales Crossing, Wis.; Brick and…

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GRILLiT partners with Texas Expansion Wing Group for Southwest expansion

August 21, 2014

GRILLiT, Inc has announced a deal selling the master franchise rights for Colorado to Texas Expansion Wing Group, which plans to market the franchise across…

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International Franchise Association launches ad campaign battling portion of Seattle's new wage law

August 21, 2014

The International Franchise Association today has launched an ad campaign battling back against a portion of Seattle's new wage law, alleging proponents of the…

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OrderUp to target underserved delivery market

August 20, 2014

OrderUp, a Baltimore mobile and online food ordering and delivery service, announced the company raised $7 million in funds for nationwide expansion and…

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Dickey's opening locations in Alabama, Texas

August 20, 2014

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced the opening of two new restaurants in Alabama and Texas.

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Soupman signs first veteran through Franchise Veteran Program

August 20, 2014

Soupman, Inc. has announced that it has signed its first franchisee through its Franchise Veteran Program.

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Potbelly to open first North Carolina location

August 20, 2014

Potbelly Sandwich Shop has announced a signed agreement to develop a store at 1310 Westover Terrace in Greensboro, its first in North Carolina.

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First Kansas City-area sweetFrog officially opens at Legends Outlets

August 19, 2014

SweetFrog has opened its first Kansas City area location, in the Legends Outlets Kansas City shopping center.

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FreshBerry expands in South America

August 19, 2014

FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Café announced plans to expand in South America.

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Kraze Burger opens airport location

August 19, 2014

Airmall recently announced the opening of Kraze Burger in Concourse C at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall.)

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California legislature passes bill making it harder to terminate franchising agreements

August 15, 2014

The California legislature approved a law Aug. 8 that will make it harder for franchisors to terminate franchising agreements with franchisees, according to…

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Food Hall by Villa opens at Arizona Mills

August 15, 2014

Villa Enterprises announced the grand opening of its "Food Hall by Villa" at Arizona Mills on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

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National Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase

August 13, 2014

The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…

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Togo's plans 1,000 sandwich giveaway to mark grand opening

August 13, 2014

Togo's Eateries, Inc. will celebrate the opening of its newest restaurant at 8685 Irvine Center Drive in Irvine, Calif., on Aug. 18 by giving away regular #…

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How Do You Roll? signs franchise deals in Chicago, New York

August 13, 2014

How Do You Roll? announced the signing of franchise deals in Chicago and New York.

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Pie Five finds a home in the Midwest

August 13, 2014

Pie Five Pizza Co. is set to open the first of seven stores expected in the Midwest on Aug. 15 in Wichita, Kan., the company announced.

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Farmer Boys opens in Gardena, Calif.

August 8, 2014

Farmer Boys is opening a new restaurant today at 641 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. in Gardena, Calif. Grand opening events will continue through Aug. 10.

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No soup for you? SoupMobiles could change that

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Low cost, powerful brand story make SoupMobiles attractive to new franchisees, CEO Lloyd Sugarman says.

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Newk's Eatery hires industry veteran to further expansion

August 6, 2014

Newk's Eatery brand has hired franchise development veteran Chris Cheek to oversee the company's aggressive expansion plans.

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Franchising association seeks to halt Seattle’s minimum wage increase

August 6, 2014

The International Franchise Association has asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to issue a preliminary injunction preventing…

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