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Fatburger takes on Morocco
August 22, 2022
FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Morocco. Located in Marrakesh on M Avenue, the co-branded restaurant…
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Planet Smoothie plants flag in Australia
August 22, 2022
The international development of Planet Smoothie is in motion with the opening of its first two locations in Australia, according to its parent company, Kahala…
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Next Level Burger opening flagship in Denver
August 18, 2022
Oregon-based Next Level Burger will open its flagship location Saturday in Denver's University neighborhood at 1605 E. Evans Ave., marking the vegan burger…
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Big Chicken rocking Music City
August 18, 2022
Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement to open 10 restaurants in Tennessee with local restaurateur Jim…
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El Pollo Loco inks 4-unit deal for Louisiana
August 18, 2022
With one restaurant opening and operating in the Bayou State, in Lafayette, El Pollo Loco Inc. is set to expand its Louisiana footprint via a four-unit deal…
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Apola Greek Grill opening 1st franchised store
August 17, 2022
California's Apola Greek Grill is ready for growth. The chain is opening its first franchise location this fall in Riverside and may add a second…
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Retired Goodcents franchisee is back in business
August 17, 2022
Twenty-year Goodcents franchisee Sam Singh thought he was ready to retire from his sandwich shop in Emporia, Kansas, but four months later he took over a…
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Chi'Lantro opening 10th location
August 16, 2022
Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening its 10th location next month with a store in Northwest Austin at 12129 N. FM 620 ste. 202.
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Slim Chickens adding Colorado location
August 16, 2022
Slim Chickens is opening this week at 9566 Twenty Mile Road in Parker, Colorado, with Mile High Chicken at the helm. The Parker opening marks the group's…
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California-based Epic Wings to open first Florida location
August 12, 2022
Epic Wings will open its first Florida location in Clearwater, Florida, according to a press release.
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El Pollo Loco signs 4-unit deal in Seattle
August 11, 2022
El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed a multi-unit development deal to open four restaurants in Seattle.
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Mendocino Farms opens 50th unit
August 11, 2022
Mendocino Farms, a fast casual serving sandwiches and salads, is rolling out its 50th location next week in San Diego's North County in Encinitas at 268 N. El…
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Chicken Salad Chick adding to Atlanta footprint
August 10, 2022
Chicken Salad Chick will expand its reach across Atlanta when it opens next week within the Perimeter Marketplace shopping center at 4706 Ashford Dunwoody…
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Rise Biscuits hitting up West Coast
August 10, 2022
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is hitting the West Coast, opening its first California outlet Saturday in Thousand Oaks.
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Fazoli's opening in Dublin, Virginia
August 10, 2022
Fazoli's is opening next week in Dublin, marking its first southwest Virginia location and second in the state.
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Pollo Campero hires marketing director
August 10, 2022
Mark Priestland, a former Papa John's marketing executive, is joining Pollo Campero as marketing director to help the brand add 250 restaurants in the U.S. by…
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Scooters brewing up growth in Illinois
August 10, 2022
Scooter's Coffee, an Omaha-based drive-thru coffee franchise, is expanding its Illinois presence in Champaign, Urbana, Danville and Paris, Illinois. The…
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Wayback planting flag in Dominican Republic
August 10, 2022
Wayback Burgers is landing in the Caribbean thanks to a master franchise agreement with Farhiell Exil to open eight locations over the next eight years in the…
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Vitality Bowls entering Arizona
August 10, 2022
Vitality Bowls, which specializes in acai bowls, is opening its first Arizona location Friday in Gilbert. Under the direction of Subway franchisee Gary…
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Qdoba merging with Modern Market Eatery, Lemonade
August 9, 2022
Qdoba is joining Colorado-based Modern Market Eatery and California-based Lemonade, owned by Modern Restaurant Concepts, as part of an agreement with…
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