Franchising News & Media

Currito looking to expand via franchising

February 19, 2025

Currito, which signed nine deals last year to open 16 locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, is entering several markets by year's end.

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Potbelly Sandwich giving 'exclusive franchise rights' in Southern markets

February 18, 2025

Potbelly is launching exclusive franchise opportunities to business owners who want to develop four to six locations in Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga…

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Pita Pit growing Alaskan footprint

February 18, 2025

Pita Pit USA is expanding its presence in Alaska with two locations in Wasilla and Palmer, led by franchisee Kaleb Crawford, who spent several years managing…

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Pita Pit, Second Cup Café, Chocolato open co-branded location in Quebec

February 17, 2025

Foodtastic, a franchise company with over 1,200 restaurants in Canada, opened a multi-brand location, featuring Pita Pit, Second Cup Café and Chocolato, last…

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Döner Haus launches US franchising program

February 14, 2025

New York City-based Döner Haus, a German-style Döner Kebab sandwich brand, is ready to hit markets across the U.S. via franchising.

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Lola Beans hoping for a little growth magic

February 14, 2025

Tennessee-based Lola Beans, a drive-thru coffee and beverage brand, is launching its franchise program combining coffee, espresso, infused sodas and energy…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening 14th Louisiana store

February 13, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick will open its 14th Louisiana restaurant next week under the direction of franchise owners Chad and Amanda Ducote, who opened their first…

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Rock N' Roll Sushi headlining in Apollo Beach

February 13, 2025

Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening in Apollo Beach, Florida, marking its second location in Hillsborough County, 14th in Florida and 73rd systemwide.

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Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…

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Canada's Barrio Burrito Bar developing in Georgia

February 11, 2025

BurritoBar USA Inc. has awarded master franchise rights for the state of Georgia to open over 100 franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants. The brand…

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Guzman y Gomez adding to Chicago presence

February 11, 2025

Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is entering the Chicago market when it opens three stores by year's end in Bucktown, Evanston and Des Plaines.

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Somedays Bakery debuts franchise offering

February 11, 2025

Queens, New York-based Somedays Bakery, an artisanal bakery serving croissants and La Colombe coffee, is opening its doors to franchise opportunities.

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opening in Texas Walmart

February 10, 2025

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is opening within a Burleson, Texas-based Walmart Supercenter at 951 Wilshire Blvd.

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Japan-based Bread, Espresso & making US debut

February 6, 2025

Founded in 2009 in Japan, Bread, Espresso & will debut its first U.S. location by month's end in Redondo Beach, California.

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Mooyah's tech investments paving way for 2025 growth

February 6, 2025

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a nearly 90-unit brand, reported that 2024 was one of its most successful years yet, seeing year-over-year same-store sales…

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Savvy Sliders enters Mississippi

February 5, 2025

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened a location in Gulfport, Mississippi under the helm of Prime Hospitality Nola, according to a press release.

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Taco Cabana unveils updated prototype

February 4, 2025

Taco Cabana, with nearly 150 locations, has launched a franchising program and debuted its TC 3.0 restaurant prototype featuring a sleek design built for…

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Cheba Hut high on 2024 sales increases

January 31, 2025

Cheba Hut Toasted Subs, a marijuana-themed sandwich shop chain thrived in 2024, reporting record sales of nearly 9.7 million subs, a 23% year-over-year…

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Pepper Lunch locks in 2nd Orange County location

January 30, 2025

Orange County will soon be home to a second Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born restaurant opening Feb. 7 at the Irvine Spectrum Center

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Freddy's co-founder leading franchise expansion at Mokas Coffee & Eatery

January 30, 2025

Under the direction of board president Scott Redler, co-founder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed its first…

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