Franchising News & Media

Urban Bird expands Texas footprint, signs franchise deals in Q3

October 22, 2026

Urban Bird Hot Chicken expanded its Texas footprint and signed franchise development agreements during the third quarter while introducing new programs to…

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The Big Dilla: How Maggie Gordon, co-founder of Dilla’s Quesadillas, built a new brand category

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

On this episode of “Built to Breakthrough,” I talk with Maggie Gordon, co-Founder of Dillas Quesadillas. Since opening in Plano, Texas, in 2013, Maggie and her…

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Harlem Shake signs 75-unit franchise agreement in India

October 21, 2026

New York City-based Harlem Shake signed a master franchise agreement with Franchise India and FranIndia to develop 75 units across multiple markets in India.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe signs 40-unit Northeast development deal

October 20, 2026

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a 40-unit franchise development agreement with Aurify Kingstar to expand the brand's presence. .

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OHG Brands opens co-branded Fatburger/Buffalo's Express location in Texas

October 19, 2026

OHG Brands (formerly FAT Brands) opened a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant Oct. 12 at 3777 El Indio Highway in Eagle Pass, Texas. The De…

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Hawaiian Bros signs 52-unit Florida development deal

October 16, 2026

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has signed a 52-unit development agreement with Southern Rock to enter Florida.

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Cafe Rio partners with Poppy & Pout on beverage-flavored lip balms

October 16, 2026

Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican teamed up with beauty brand Poppy & Pout to create a limited edition of beverage-based lip balms. Café Rio's Mucho Mint…

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Firehouse Subs expands development in Dallas-Fort Worth

October 15, 2026

Firehouse Subs has signed a development agreement with Serendipity Management Group to open restaurants throughout Denton County, north of Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Flying Biscuit inks franchise deal for Greenville, North Carolina

October 15, 2026

The Flying Biscuit has signed a franchise agreement with Viren Patel to open a restaurant in Greenville, North Carolina. Site selection is underway, with an…

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Juice it Up grows Southern California Footprint with Santa Fe Springs opening

October 14, 2026

Juice It Up! has opened a location at 13344 Telegraph Road in Santa Fe Springs, California, expanding its Southern California footprint.

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HTeaO co-founder steps down, names Brian Wise as CEO

October 12, 2026

HTeaO opened nine stores across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas in the third quarter and appointed Brian Wise as CEO, succeeding co-founder Justin Howe, who…

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Chicken Salad Chick adds Pennsylvania, West Virginia locations

October 12, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its Northeast footprint with development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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Newk’s Eatery 2nd second Wichita location

October 9, 2026

Newk's Eatery has opened its second Wichita, Kansas, restaurant, expanding its local presence just 10 months after its first location debuted.

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Jersey Mike’s franchisee opening Dunn Bros Coffee in Illinois, Iowa

October 8, 2026

Dunn Brothers Coffee is entering Illinois and adding to its Iowa presence through a development agreement with a new multi-unit franchisee.

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to enter Canada with 5-unit deal

October 7, 2026

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has signed a five-unit development agreement with Edmonton Ice District Ltd. to enter Canada.

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Biscuit Belly CEO reveals practical survival kit for founders

What does it take for an emerging restaurant brand to scale without losing its identity? On this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh…

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Bloomin’ leadership lessons with Tim Gannon, co-founder of Outback Steakhouse

by Kathleen Wood — Founder, K. Wood Partners

Outback Steakhouse co-Founder Tim Gannon shares how with only $37, a ripped-up $1 million check and two great partners, a legendary brand was built and the…

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FCES keynote: To go far, go together

by Valerie Gritton — Editor, Pizza Marketplace

Chicken Salad Chick’s story shows that scaling successfully isn’t necessarily about moving faster or constantly reinventing the brand. It’s about knowing what…

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Bonrue Bakery making Utah County debut

October 2, 2026

Savory-backed Bonrue Bakery will make its Utah County debut next week at 1545 N. Canyon Road in Provo, marking the first of three planned locations along the…

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Swig to enter Pacific Northwest with 11-unit deal

October 2, 2026

Swig will enter the Pacific Northwest with an 11-unit franchise agreement with Sean Collins, Jared Collins and Ramey Mills. The franchisees plan to open their…

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