Franchising News & Media

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream entering Tennessee

June 29, 2023

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream will make its Tennessee debut on July 8 in Brentwood at 5002 Thoroughbred Lane in the Merchants Walk Shopping Center.

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Bango Bowls launches franchising initiative

June 29, 2023

Bango Bowls, a franchise born from the belief that embracing a positive mindset is directly tied to finding enjoyment in nourishing the body, is seeking to…

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Velvet Taco hires marketing VP

June 29, 2023

Velvet Taco has hired Brooke Perry as VP of marketing. She held the same title for ChopShop and will help Dallas-based Velvet Taco grow beyond its 40 locations.

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District Taco developing in Virginia Beach

June 29, 2023

District Taco has signed a 10-unit development agreement with Brothers Best for the Virginia Beach/Tidewater region, including the outer banks of North…

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Biscuit Belly inks deal for North Carolina, Virginia

June 28, 2023

Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based brunch brand, is partnering with DGB, a venture group consisting of people with backgrounds in multi-unit development, in…

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The Dolly Llama entering Northern California

June 27, 2023

The Dolly Llama, a dessert shop serving waffle and ice cream concoctions, is moving into Northern California with a location in Elk Grove slated to open by end…

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Big Chicken hitting New Jersey

June 27, 2023

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer and New Jersey native, Shaquille O'Neal, is opening six locations in New Jersey, thanks to a deal with franchisees Chad…

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Sip Fresh signs 3-pack deal

June 27, 2023

Sip Fresh is launching three stores in San Diego via an agreement with Kevin Tam, who previously worked for Wetzel's Pretzels, Boston-based food trucks and…

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos adding to Connecticut lineup

June 27, 2023

Bubbakoo's Burritos is opening this week in Stamford, Connecticut, at 800 E Main St. Operated by Perry and Fenil Patel, owners of the brand's Connecticut…

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Smoothie King, Marco's franchisee adds Salata to portfolio

June 27, 2023

Houston-based Salata is closing in on 100 locations via a three-unit agreement with Phillip Jones, who also owns multiple Smoothie King and Marco's Pizza…

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Curry Up Now opening in North Carolina

June 27, 2023

Curry Up Now is opening locations in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Set to open this summer, the Durham restaurant is at 3105 Shannon Road, while the…

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The Habit Burger landing in China airport

June 27, 2023

California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening Sunday in Chongqing, the fourth-largest city in China, at Terminal 3 in the Chongqing Jiangbei International…

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Franchisee opens 100th Tropical Smoothie

June 23, 2023

Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee DYNE Hospitality Group opened its 100th location this week. The store is located at 322 Broadway St., in Little Rock.

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Firehouse Subs kicks off global expansion in Switzerland

June 23, 2023

Firehouse Subs opened its first restaurant in Switzerland, and first outside of North America, Friday and has signed a development agreement to launch in…

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Hart House schools LA

June 23, 2023

Hart House, a plant-based fast casual brand founded by actor, entrepreneur and comedian Kevin Hart, opened this week across from the University of Southern…

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Island Fin Poke dives into Miami Lakes

June 22, 2023

Florida-based Island Fin Poke Co. is launching its 27th location this week when it opens at 15468 NW 77th Court in the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes, Florida.

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Fatburger expanding in Florida

June 22, 2023

Fatburger, owned by FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of 17 restaurant concepts, is opening in the Tampa, Florida area. Located in Riverview, at 9950 Upper…

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Chicken Salad Chick opens 2nd Colorado location

June 21, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick opened this week in Colorado Springs, marking its second restaurant in the state and the first for franchise owners Kirsten and David…

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Black Rock Coffee continues Texas expansion

June 21, 2023

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon, is expanding its footprint in Texas with the opening of a store in the Houston area of Spring, Texas. Set to open its…

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16 Handles debuts prototype in Florida

June 19, 2023

New York City-based 16 Handles kicked off expansion outside its home market last month with an opening in Naples, Florida, featuring a design upgrade with…

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