Franchising News & Media

Former Zuul exec launches 'anti-ghost' kitchen

November 17, 2021

Former Zuul COO Kristen Barnett has launched Hungry House, a platform that she called an "anti-ghost kitchen born out of a desire to inject quality and…

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Freddy's signs multi-unit deals for 6 states

November 16, 2021

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed four multi-unit agreements with new and existing operators to bring more than a dozen restaurants to New…

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Sushi Maki debuts 'polished fast casual' prototype

November 16, 2021

Sushi Maki is now open in Fort Lauderdale's business district, according to CEO Abe Ng who has deemed it, "polished fast casual."

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Jimmy Johns giving franchise incentives

November 15, 2021

In an effort to fuel franchise growth, Jimmy John's is waiving its initial franchise fee for qualifying deals, in addition to giving royalty discounts for the…

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Actress Sofia Vergara's agency marketing fast casual brands

November 15, 2021

In hopes of expanding global consumer access to diverse cultures, Sam Nazarian's C3, a global food-tech platform, is partnering with actress Sofia Vergara and…

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Burgerville signs union agreement for higher wages, better working conditions

November 15, 2021

Vancouver, Washington-based Burgerville and the Burgerville Workers Union have agreed on a labor contract at the five Burgerville locations the union…

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Curry Up Now opening 2nd Sacramento location

November 15, 2021

Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual concept, has signed a lease for its second location in the Sacramento, California, area. The partner franchise group, GKDHG…

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Hola Tacos debuts flagship store

November 15, 2021

Hola Taco opened its flagship store Monday in the Brandywine Square Shopping Center at 1084 E. Lancaster Ave., in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

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Fazoli's launches ghost kitchen in Austin

November 12, 2021

Lexington, Kentucky-based Fazoli's has opened its first Austin ghost kitchen inside PREP ATX, Texas' biggest commercial kitchen facility featuring ghost and…

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Genghis Grill focusing on national expansion

November 11, 2021

Dallas-based Genghis Grill, a build-your-own stir-fry concept with locations across the southern United States, has announced a franchise expansion strategy…

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Hooters, Hoots Wings testing burgers?

November 11, 2021

Hooters may be adding burgers to the menu, thanks to a relationship with Umami Burger, one of 40 culinary brands owned by C3, a company offering cuisine from…

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Big Chicken opening inside New York arena

November 11, 2021

Just two weeks after announcing that it was opening inside Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, which is home to the NHL'S Seattle Kraken and WNBA's Seattle Storm…

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Ready to respond: Inside 1 Marine’s journey from the barracks to barbecue

by Dan Hyman

In honor of Veteran's Day, Brandon Lowery shares how his military background helps him run 27 stores for Sonny's BBQ.

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Existing franchisees adding 50 Penn Station East Coast Subs

November 10, 2021

Penn Station East Coast Subs has signed multiple agreements with existing franchisees to add 50 restaurants to its lineup. Opening over the next five years…

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Chicken Salad Chick growing Virginia presence

November 10, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick has added a store in Hampton, Virginia, marking the brand's first location in the Tidewater region. Eight additional locations will open in…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs 2 New York-based franchisees

November 10, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a fast casual automat concept, has signed two multi-unit franchise deals to expand the brand's New York footprint. Jov and Jo Vanguard…

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Dog Haus goes to Washington

November 10, 2021

Dog Haus, owned by The Absolute Brands, is bringing its hot dog creations to the Evergreen State through an area development agreement with franchisees Michael…

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Dickey's entering Alberta, Canada

November 10, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is moving into Edmonton in Alberta, Canada.

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C3 launching 800 ghost kitchens via Reef partnership

November 9, 2021

C3, a food tech platform, and Reef, a provider of virtual restaurants, are partnering to open 800 virtual restaurants across the U.S.

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Wow Wow Lemonade sells out Arizona

November 9, 2021

Hawaii-based Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with entrepreneur Angela Schofield to bring three lemonade stands to the…

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