Franchising News & Media

Crave Hot Dogs continues South Carolina expansion

January 20, 2023

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opened in Hilton Head, South Carolina, marking its fifth location in the state.

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Slim Chickens launched 50 units in 2022

January 20, 2023

It's safe to say Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has left the nest to soar across the U.S. and the U.K.

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Bonchon opens in Tennessee

January 19, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its first Tennessee location Thursday at 578 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W.

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Juice It Open opening in Arizona

January 18, 2023

Juice It Up is entering Arizona under the direction of franchisee Rod Rezvani, who is opening a store this month inside the AZ Travel Plaza in Ehrenberg. The…

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Dae Gee Korean BBQ opening locations in multiple states

January 18, 2023

Colorado-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept, has signed four franchise development deals that will bring…

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The Habit Burger Grill adding Oakland location

January 18, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand, is adding a location Wednesday in Oakland, California, at 3060 E. 9th St.

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Cornbread adds operations exec to fuel growth

January 18, 2023

Cornbread Farm to Soul, a three-unit fast casual focusing on savory soul food founded by Adena Bayoh and Elzadie "Zadie" Smith in New Jersey, has hired Mike…

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Dos Toros opening in Long Island's New Hyde Park

January 17, 2023

Dos Toros Taqueria, a fast casual taqueria, will introduce Long Island to its San Francisco Bay Area-inspired fare this week in New Hyde Park.

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly

January 16, 2023

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is opening three units in Philadelphia — at University City near Drexel University (3400 Lancaster Ave.), Center City (1504 Sansom St.…

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Pokemoto makes New York, Texas debuts

January 13, 2023

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl concept, has opened its first New York location in White Plains, two days after making its Texas debut in…

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Chilean pilot opening Chill-N Nitrogen in Florida

January 11, 2023

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, a made-to-order nitrogen ice cream brand, is opening this week in Plantation, Florida, at 341 N. University Drive. Owned by…

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Salad and Go opening in Vegas

January 11, 2023

Gilbert, Arizona-based Salad and Go is the entering Las Vegas market, opening a store next week at 1135 E Craig Road.

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Fazoli's planting flag in Puerto Rico

January 11, 2023

Kentucky-based Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, is making its debut in Puerto Rico thanks to an area agreement with franchisee Jorge Rodriguez Lockwood, who will…

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Huey Magoo’s opens in North Charleston

January 10, 2023

Florida-based Huey Magoo's opened Tuesday in North Charleston, South Carolina, marking its 41st store with over 225 franchises sold.

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Capriotti's, Wing Zone end 2022 with over 235 locations

January 10, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported that 2022 was a record-breaking year for both brands with the signing of nine area-development agreements in…

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The Habit Burger Grill to open location in Cambodia

January 10, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, has opened its seventh location in Cambodia. The store is inside in the Aeon Mall Mean Chey, the largest retail…

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Big Chicken betting on breakfast in Vegas

January 10, 2023

Big Chicken, a fast casual concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is testing breakfast at its Las restaurant opening in Las Vegas at 9595 W…

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Yogi, fitness guru takes over Ohio Clean Juice location

January 9, 2023

After years of being a Clean Juice guest at the Perrysburg, Ohio, location, Jennifer Sigmon, a registered health coach, yogi, and holistic nutrition and…

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Chipotle giving freebies to loyalty members

January 9, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching Freepotle, a Chipotle Rewards perk that gives members up to 10 free food drops, such as free guac, free Queso Blanco, free…

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Rise Southern Biscuits opening in San Diego

January 6, 2023

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is opening in San Diego via an agreement with franchisee Jason Kasid, who has spent over 25 years operating a…

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