Franchising News & Media

The Dolly Llama opening Houston stores

March 16, 2023

The Dolly Llama is opening two Houston-area locations on April 1, in Pearland at 3559 Business Center Dr., and in Shenandoah at 8920 Metropark Dr.

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PrimoHoagies opening 100th shop

March 16, 2023

On the heels of six openings this year, including the first two in Texas, PrimoHoagies, is opening its 100th location next week in Sewell, New Jersey.

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Hawaiian Bros signs 75-unit deal

March 15, 2023

As part of its deal with Stine Enterprises, which owns 87 Jack in the Box and 14 Denny's locations, Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros will add 75 units to…

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Kona Poke opening in Melbourne

March 15, 2023

Kona Poke is opening next week in Melbourne, Florida, at 1675 W. New Haven Ave., thanks to a partnership among Founders Matthew Ting and Ernie Falco III and…

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Teriyaki Madness expanding thanks to FranShares partnership

March 15, 2023

Teriyaki Madness, which has 130-plus shops and 90 in development, is partnering with FranShares to grow its national footprint.

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Tim Tebow opens 2nd Clean Juice

March 14, 2023

Former NFL star Tim Tebow has opened his second Clean Juice. The location is just off campus from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he won the…

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Big Chicken coming to Gilbert

March 14, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening its second Arizona location this week as part of a 12-unit agreement with Arizona-based restaurant ownership team…

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Potbelly signs 13-unit deal in NYC

March 13, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has finalized a multi-unit development agreement with United One Group to open 13 shops over the next eight years along with the refranchising…

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Chick N Max opens 1st franchise

March 13, 2023

Chick N Max, specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, has opened its first franchise and fourth location in Wichita…

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Slim Chickens adds home state location

March 13, 2023

Slim Chickens opened last week at 401 S. Thompson St., in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Slim Chickens Support Center.

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Balance Grille inks Texas deal

March 10, 2023

On the heels of announcing its franchise launch last month, Balance Grille is entering Texas thanks to a five-store development deal for the Dallas area with…

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Pollo Campero opens in Manhattan

March 10, 2023

Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…

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Basketball stars Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose, Tim Hardaway Jr. bringing Fatburger to Illinois

March 9, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first of many co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in Orland Park, Illinois, thanks to a partnership with…

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Capriotti's, Wing Zone hitting the Vegas strip

March 7, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have introduced franchise storefronts on the Las Vegas Strip in the NYNY Casino at 3790 South Las Vegas Blvd. The news…

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la Madeleine takes off from India airport

March 7, 2023

Dallas-based La Madeleine has opened its first international location in Bangalore, India, thanks to a partnership with HMS Host at the Bengaluru International…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening 2nd San Antonio location

March 7, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second San Antonio location at 9610 State Hwy 151 Access Road in Westover Hills.

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Firehouse Subs lands at Jacksonville International Airport

March 7, 2023

HMSHost celebrated the opening this week of a Firehouse Subs at Jacksonville International Airport. Operated in partnership with Airport Concessions…

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Buona targeting new markets through franchise program

March 6, 2023

Chicago-based Buona, the largest family-owned Italian beef restaurant group, is targeting Florida, Texas and Arizona as well as a few Midwestern cities for…

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I Heart Mac 'n' Cheese oozes into Miami

March 6, 2023

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese opened its first Miami location last week at 10526 SW 8th.

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Ziggi's Coffee opening within tribal community

March 3, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is opening its first location within a tribal community at 1269 Valley Center Road in Valley Center, California, thanks to a…

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