Franchising News & Media

Bruxie entering Georgia

March 3, 2023

California-based Bruxie, a five-unit chain that serves waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes, is opening its first Georgia restaurant…

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Epic Wings entering Illinois

March 2, 2023

California-based Epic Wings is opening its first Illinois location in Palos Park.

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Big Chicken makes airport debut in Kansas City

March 1, 2023

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has made its Kansas City debut at the International Airport, thanks to an agreement with OHM Concession…

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Tous les Jours opens inside grocery store

March 1, 2023

Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery offering over 300 kinds of artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, has opened inside the international grocery…

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Freddy's knocks it out the park in St Louis

March 1, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has scored its first Major League Baseball location within Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Owned and…

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Fazoli's touches down in Phoenix

February 28, 2023

Lexington-Kentucky-based Fazoli's has touched down in Phoenix, thanks to a recent opening at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport inside Terminal …

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Clean Juice comes down with a 'case of the blues'

February 28, 2023

Blue cold-pressed juice featuring blue spirulina and organic cashew milk are taking center stage at Clean Juice, a 131-unit USDA-certified organic juice and…

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Big Chicken lands in Baltimore arena

February 28, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is open at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.

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The Milkshake Factory launches franchising initiative

February 28, 2023

The Milkshake Factory, a family-owned dessert chain based in western Pennsylvania, has partnered with Franworth to help share its business model with qualified…

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Clean Juice opens 131st store

February 27, 2023

Clean Juice has opened its 131st store, marking its seventh location in Michigan, at 12765 South Saginaw St., in Grand Blanc's Grand Mall Shopping Center…

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Slim Chickens opening in London, Kentucky

February 27, 2023

Although Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens already has a presence in London, England, the franchise is making its debut in London, Kentucky, at 201…

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Voodoo Doughnut opening 17th location

February 27, 2023

Portland-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its 17th store, and second in the Austin area, on Friday at 408 Burnet Road.

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Pei Wei Asian Kitchen continuing growth spurt in 2023

February 24, 2023

After adding several traditional and non-traditional locations in 2022, including a digital-only location in Dallas on Greenville Avenue, an airport store and…

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Rush Bowls opens 2nd Denver location

February 24, 2023

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based fast casual concept known for its meals-in-a-bowl, is opening Saturday in Denver, marking the city's second location and sixth in…

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Ellianos Coffee opening in Alabama

February 24, 2023

Ellianos Coffee, a southeastern-based drive-thru specialty coffee franchise, is expanding in Alabama, opening in Pike Road thanks to a deal with franchisee…

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Daddy's Chicken signs 10-unit deal for Colorado

February 23, 2023

Daddy's Chicken Shack has signed its third regional development agreement in Colorado, adding 10 locations to the Denver area, thanks to a parntership with…

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So, you wanna be a franchisee?

by Marla Topliff — Strategic Franchise Consultant, Kathleen Wood Partners

Franchise expert Marla Topliff advises franchise candidates to ask the "right" questions before jumping into any "great" deal.

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Ike's opens 5th Austin-area store

February 22, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches opened this week in Austin at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., and is celebrating with an official grand opening featuring freebies and…

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Insomnia Cookies planning global expansion

February 22, 2023

Insomnia Cookies is expanding its footprint outside of the U.S. for the first time, with stores opening this summer in Canada and the U.K. The late-night…

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The Habit Burger Grill announces trio of openings

February 22, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company, is opening three locations March 1, including its 19th Arizona store at 4902 West Baseline in…

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