Franchising News & Media
Cafe Rio opening Denver stores
September 16, 2022
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening two Denver-area locations this fall: Greenwood Village on Sept. 30, and Highlands Ranch in December.
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Naf Naf adding Indiana store
September 15, 2022
Chicago-based Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is opening its third Indiana location. The store is in Schererville at 79 U.S. Route 41, Ste. 200-A.
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Hot Chikn Kitchn opening in Jersey
September 15, 2022
Virginia-based Hot Chikn Kitchn is opening its second unit Sunday that marks its first New Jersey location. The store is in Paramus at 315 NJ-Route 17 South…
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Fast Casual Indian eatery opening near UCLA
September 14, 2022
Tulsi, a fast casual concept specializing in Indian cuisine with locations in downtown Los Angeles and Northridge, California is opening a third store near the…
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Modern Market jumps into franchising
September 14, 2022
Modern Market Eatery has signed a 41-unit development deal with its first franchise partner, Thrive Restaurant Group, to expand the brand into 11 markets…
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Huey Magoo's adds 34th location
September 12, 2022
Huey Magoo's hosted a grand opening Monday in Hinesville, Georgia, marking its 34th location. The brand now spans seven states with over 225 franchises sold in…
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Danny Devito peddling Jersey Mike's sandwiches
September 12, 2022
Jersey Mike's Subs is launching a national advertising campaign starring actor and comedian Danny DeVito — a New Jersey native who grew up down the street from…
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Bagel Boss opens 15th store
September 9, 2022
Long Island, New York-based Bagel Boss has opened its 15th location under the direction of Massapequa High School alumn Jeff Grossfeld. The store is located at…
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Chicken Salad Chick adding Florida location
September 8, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick is opening next week in Fort Myers, Florida, at 7925 Dani Dr., thanks to a deal with Scott and Kendal Pace.
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Big Chicken signs 45-unit deal for Florida
September 8, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal, has inked a 45-unit deal with DMD Ventures encompassing Orlando, Tampa…
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Slim Chickens takes South Dakota, Iowa
September 8, 2022
Slim Chickens is expanding its presence throughout eastern South Dakota and northwest Iowa via existing franchisee Todd Porter of TNT Chicken.
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Velvet Taco opening 23rd Texas location
September 8, 2022
Dallas-based Velvet Taco is opening its 23rd Texas location next month in Houston's Memorial City, marking its 35th location overall. The store will maximize…
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Cafe Rio adding 3 stores in Utah
September 8, 2022
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, which opened in 1997 in southern Utah, is adding three locations to its home state by year's end.
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Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media
Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.
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Introducing the 2022 Fast Casual Perfect Pitchers
by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com
Following a global contest, five concepts will compete in The Perfect Pitch at the annual Fast Casual Executive Summit. Here's a sneak peek of the presenters.
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I Heart Mac and Cheese signs 1st international deal
September 6, 2022
I Heart Mac & Cheese is planting a flag in Ontario, Canada, thanks to an agreement with franchisee Hirad Sorkhab.
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Freddy's rolls out online fundraising platform
September 6, 2022
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has tapped Force4Good as its online platform for community fundraising.
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The Great Greek Mediterranean adding to Michigan footprint
September 2, 2022
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened a location at 8233 Byron Center Ave., SW in Byron Center, Michigan, under the…
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Sweet Paris entering Minnesota
August 31, 2022
Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe is opening four stores in Minnesota, specifically the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas, increasing the chain's store count to 2…
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Pokemoto opens 3rd location in 10 days
August 31, 2022
Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, has opened its 11th Connecticut location in Colchester, Connecticut, with nine more signed…
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