Franchising News & Media

Ziggi's Coffee signs Washington deal

July 14, 2023

Ziggi's Coffee has signed a a deal with Ashwani Kumar and Sujata Kumardeal to open nine locations in the state of Washington

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Island Fin Poke heating up Arizona

July 13, 2023

Island Fin Poke is opening Monday in Gilbert, Arizona, marking the Florida-based chain's 28th location and first in the state of Arizona.

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Crack Shack soaring to 10 units

July 12, 2023

Southern California-based The Crack Shack is opening its 10th location Thursday. The store is in Murray, Utah. The fast casual brand originally started as a…

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Rock N Roll Sushi topping charts in Colorado

July 12, 2023

Rock N Roll Sushi is making its Colorado Springs, Colorado, debut this weekend at 7875 Silicone Heights as part of a deal with franchisee Kyle Gerstner, CEO…

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Oath Pizza to open 1st California location

July 12, 2023

Oath Pizza will launch its first California location in El Segundo on Aug. 5. The unit is located at 720 S. Allied Way Unit B within The Works shopping center…

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Voodoo Doughnut opening 20th store

July 11, 2023

Voodoo Doughnut is opening its 20th location in a few months at 1806 Greenville Ave., in Dallas, and will hire 75 employees from the local community.

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Rush Bowls entering Pennsylvania

July 10, 2023

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for meals-in-a-bowl, is opening its first Pennsylvania store Saturday in Phoenixville at 222 Bridge St.

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Former Whataburger exec opening Aloha Poke

July 10, 2023

Aloha Poke Co. is opening this week in Richmond, Texas, near Houston, under the direction of franchisee Baryalay Razi, who started at Whataburger over 20 years…

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Curry Up Now opening in Ft Worth

July 7, 2023

San Francisco-based Curry Up Now is bringing its Indian street food to the Ft. Worth area. Marking its second Texas location, the restaurant will be located at…

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The Habit Burger opening 5th North Carolina restaurant

July 7, 2023

California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening a drive-thru restaurant next week in Greensboro, North Carolina, at 3703 Battleground Ave.

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Dog Haus taking on Alabama

July 6, 2023

Dog Haus has executed an area development agreement with Bhawesh and Shivani Malhotra to open three Dog Haus Biergarten restaurants in Alabama, which will…

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Blenderz offering franchises for $200K

July 6, 2023

Redford, Michigan-based Blenderz, an acai and smoothie bar with a retro vibe, is franchising amidst the opening of its first modular container location in Mio…

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Clean Eatz entering Idaho

July 6, 2023

Clean Eatz has signed a deal with Dominic and Lindsay Tapia, a husband-and-wife duo, that will help the brand enter the Idaho market.

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Juice It Up adds Cali location

July 6, 2023

Juice It Up has opened in Calimesa, California. Featuring a fresh store design with striking architecture and a welcoming environment, the store is owned by…

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Slim Chickens making 'Sparks' in Nevada

July 6, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened in Sparks, Nevada, at 351 Los Altos Parkway, under the direction of multiunit operating group, Roper…

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Tous les Jours expanding in Pennsylvania

July 6, 2023

Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery offering over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has expanded its presence in Pennsylvania with the opening of two…

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Pizza Hut, Taco Bell franchisee adds Hawaiian Bros to portfolio

July 5, 2023

Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros signed its fourth franchise agreement with Ohana Restaurant Group LLC, owned by Zach Fugate and cousins Nick and Nathan Blasi…

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Chicken Guy lands in Florida mall

July 5, 2023

Hatched from the minds of Emmy Award-winning TV host Guy Fieri and restaurateur Robert Earl, Chicken Guy opened a location this week in Miami's Dadeland Mall.

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Cafe Rio increases store count by 50%

June 29, 2023

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is continuing to expand its footprint in the U.S., reporting five-year growth of over 50%. The fast casual chain specializing in Mexican…

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Chick N Max now serving Houston

June 29, 2023

Wichita-based Chick N Max has opened its first Texas restaurant at the Willis Shopping Center at 12312 I-45 North in Houston. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant…

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