Franchising News & Media

C-store owner adds Captain D's to portfolio

December 1, 2022

Humble, Texas, will be home to Captain D's thanks to the chain's partnership with Irfan Ibrahim and Salman Iqbal, who own 41 convenience stores under their…

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Rubio's taps SMG to collect customer feedback

December 1, 2022

Rubio's Coastal Grill, which has over 150 locations, has tapped Kansas City-based Service Management Group to help improve real-time, prescriptive feedback…

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Aloha Poke afloat in Florida

December 1, 2022

Chicago-based Aloha Poke Co. has partnered with husband-and-wife Rody Berotte and Tahnie Danastor to open a store next year in the Fort Lauderdale area.

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Freddy's heading to Canada

November 30, 2022

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed a master franchise agreement with North 49 Frozen Custard and Steakburgers to bring…

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Teriyaki Madness adding Virginia store

November 30, 2022

Teriyaki Madness is setting up shop next week in the Richmond, Virginia suburb Midlothian, at 14273 Winterview Prkwy. Michael Fleck, who owns River City Diner…

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Australian gelato franchise hits Hawaii

November 30, 2022

Gelatissimo, a 65-unit gelato concept based in Sydney, Australia, is offering American entrepreneurs a scoop of its multi-million-dollar franchise model as it…

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Chicken Salad Chick debuting in Chicago

November 30, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick will make its Chicago debut when it opens on Dec. 13 at 220 N. Randall Road in Batavia under the direction of Kim and Garrett Seaman of Fox…

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The Habit Burger driving traffic in Washington

November 30, 2022

California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening a drive-thru location next week in Puyallup, Washington, at 10221 156th St. E.

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FAT Brands opens 1st 'tri-branded' unit

November 29, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., which owns 17 restaurant brands, has opened its first tri-branded location — a Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and Hot Dog on a Stick restaurant…

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Sweet Paris Creperie making Florida debut

November 29, 2022

Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, which serves sweet and savory crepes, waffles, salads and hot drinks, will open its first Florida location under the direction…

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Jars opening 2nd Chicago location

November 29, 2022

Jars, a dessert franchise created by celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani, has signed a deal to add a location in its hometown of Chicago.

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True Food Kitchen CEO to lead Dutch Bros

November 29, 2022

Dutch Bros Inc. has hired Christine Barone, the former CEO of True Food Kitchen, as president. She'll begin her tenure in Q1 2023 and report to Joth Ricci, who…

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Korean barbeque concept raises $10M for expansion

November 29, 2022

Cupbop, a fast casual Korean barbeque concept founded in 2013 as a food truck in Salt Lake City, is ready to expand its American footprint. It has 13…

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Robeks expanding in California, Kansas

November 29, 2022

Los Angeles-based Robeks, which serves smoothies, juices and acai bowls, will add eight units in Kansas and California via a three-unit agreement for Kansas…

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Fat Boy's Pizza targets Tampa for expansion

November 28, 2022

New Orleans-based Fat Boy's Pizza is targeting franchise expansion in Tampa, Florida. The company plans to open up to 10 locations within the Tampa market…

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Chicken Salad Chick opens 6th Indy-based restaurant

November 25, 2022

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick has opened its sixth Indianapolis-area eatery in Whitestown at 6065 Perry Worth Road.

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Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys takes off in Texas Airports

November 24, 2022

Houston-based Antone's Famous Po' Boys is opening within three Texas airports — George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports in Houston and…

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Slim Chickens adding to Utah presence

November 23, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding to its Utah lineup with an opening in Pleasant Grove, thanks to its partnership with the Love Restaurant…

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2 South Korean-based fast casuals expanding Virginian footprints

November 23, 2022

A pair of South Korean-born fast casual brands — Bonchon and Tous les Jours — are expanding via shopping centers in Virginia.

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Salad and Go opening 5 Texas locations

November 21, 2022

Arizona-based Salad and Go is opening five locations by year's end in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, four of which mark the brand's first-time entry into their…

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