Franchising News & Media

Slim Chickens lays deal in Michigan

September 19, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise with 240 locations in the United States and the United Kingdom, has inked a deal to bring 14 locations to…

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Rush Bowls making NYC debut

September 19, 2023

Rush Bowls, known for its meals-in-a-bowl, is entering New York Saturday with a grand in Poughkeepsie. The addition grows the brand's footprint to 21 states as…

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Smalls Sliders signs 2nd Texas deal

September 19, 2023

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Smalls Sliders is adding seven units in Texas, marking the state's second agreement. Preston Cunningham and David Higgins, the duo…

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Koibito Poké entering Charlotte

September 15, 2023

Koibito Poké is opening next week in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will add four stores in 2024.

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Bonchon expanding in Alabama, Arizona

September 15, 2023

Bonchon is adding five stores in Alabama and four in Arizona. Building on the momentum of 38 units signed to date this year, the brand is setting its sights on…

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Dave's Hot Chicken signs deal with original franchisees

September 14, 2023

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has locked in a franchise agreement with the brand's original franchisees, Deryl Pangelinan…

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District Taco signs 10-unit deal

September 14, 2023

District Taco, which serves Yucatán-inspired dishes based on the family recipes of co-founder Osiris Hoil, has signed a 10-unit development agreement with D…

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How to save money with restaurant leases

by Fast Casual

What aspects of your lease are most important? How can you save money on those details? Read more to find out!

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Freddy's partnering with 10 collegiate athletes

September 12, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today a partnership awarding name, image and likeness deals to 10 collegiate athletes in Kansas, Georgia…

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How to motivate franchisees to adhere to standardized processes

September 12, 2023

In the dynamic world of the franchise industry, ensuring that franchise operators adhere to standardized processes is crucial for achieving consistency and…

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How Dave's Hot Chicken wins with authenticity

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Dave's Hot Chicken went from a parking lot pop-up to a fast casual juggernaut. The opening keynote at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Charlotte…

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The evolution of Mazzio's Italian Eatery: Expanded menu, footprint makes brand a standout

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Mazzio's Italian Eatery is a 108-unit pizza brand based out of Oklahoma. For the past several years, the brand has been overhauling its existing restaurants…

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How District Taco grew from a food cart to a franchise powerhouse

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

District Taco, a fast casual Mexican restaurant brand, began a food cart in 2009. Now it’s a multi-unit restaurant franchise expanding its footprint in…

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Huey Magoo's named 'Official Chicken Tenders Of The UCF Knights'

September 7, 2023

As the 2023 football season is kicking off, the University of Central Florida Knights has named Huey Magoo's "The Official Chicken Tenders of the UCF Knights.

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Velvet Taco opening making Sunshine State debut

September 7, 2023

Velvet Taco is entering the Florida next week when it opens in Fort Lauderdale along the Downtown Riverwalk District.

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Seven Brothers Burgers enters Arizona

September 7, 2023

Seven Brothers Burgers, a Hawaiian-born restaurant putting a family oriented spin on the average burger joint, has kickstarted its Arizona development plans…

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Shawarma Press opens flagship in Texas

September 6, 2023

Shawarma Press has opened a flagship location in the arts district in downtown Dallas. Located at 2000 Ross Ave. the corporate-owned store is the sixth…

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Zaxby's continues to expand out west

September 6, 2023

Zaxby's, a 930-unit brand based in Georgia, has signed a deal with husband and wife entrepreneurs Brian and Jessica Nelson to enter Arizona, marking the fast…

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Growth igniting at Dave's Hot Chicken

August 31, 2023

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken, which recently took the top spot on FastCasual's 2023 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, is on track to end the year with…

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Rise Southern Biscuits, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream making Orlando debuts

August 31, 2023

Miami-based Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream and North Carolina-based Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken have set their sites on the Orlando area with…

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