Ziggi's Coffee signs deal for 100th unit

April 2, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee inked its 100th deal with the company's first franchisees. Steve and Jill Anderson, who signed the first Ziggi's Coffee franchise agreement…

The Goddess and Grocer opening 5th Chicago location

April 2, 2021

Chicago-based The Goddess and Grocer is opening its fifth location this summer in the city's West Loop at 911 W. Randolph St. "I am excited to open in the…

Mountain Mike's opens 4th Orange County California store

April 2, 2021

Mountain Mike's has opened its first location in Rancho Santa Margarita, California on Antonio Parkway in southern Orange County, according to a news release.

The Halal Guys expanding across Midwest

April 2, 2021

The Halal Guys is expanding across the Midwest with a multi-unit franchise deal to open locations in Missouri. The first unit is slated for Kansas City…

Johnny Rockets expanding in Brazil, Chile

April 1, 2021

Johnny Rockets is adding locations in Brazil and Chile, according to the brand's parent company, FAT Brands Inc., which also owns Fatburger and seven other…

Dog Haus opening in West Virginia

April 1, 2021

Dog Haus, known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, is expanding this summer to Barboursville, West Virginia, according to a company press release.

Top 5 Benefits of Standardizing Network Security Across the Franchise Brand

A standardized network offers the ability for corporations to gain “herd immunity” and add solutions the brand may have thought out of reach of its franchisees.

Cowboy Chicken expanding to Florida

April 1, 2021

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has added Florida Fine Foods to its list of franchise partners.

Tropical Smoothie franchisee opening 3 Another Broken Egg Cafes

April 1, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's largest operator, Ray, Joy and Andrew Howell of Amazing Brandz, have signed a three-unit development agreement with Another Broken Egg…

Pita Mediterranean's corporate locations transition to franchises

March 31, 2021

Georgia-based Pita Mediterranean Street Food has transitioned its six corporate-owned locations to franchise ownership. Due to COVID-related changes in the…

Slim Chicken nesting in Memphis

March 31, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a location in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, Tennessee. DHR Chicken, a seasoned restaurant group, is…

SocialEats OnTheGo expanding to 4th location

March 31, 2021

Los Angeles-based SocialEats, K2 Restaurants' food hall and dining collective, is opening a fourth OnTheGo location in San Diego at 1037 Garnet Ave.

Muscle Maker Grill acquires Florida meal prep business

March 31, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of New Jersey-based Muscle Maker Grill, has acquired Superfit Foods LLC, a meal prep business in northern Florida that…

Hoots taking flight in Texas

March 31, 2021

After signing its first franchise agreement in Texas for 60 units, Hoots Wings is hoping to add at least 80 more to the Lone Star state, according to a company…

German Doner Kebab expanding in Canada

March 30, 2021

Glasgow, Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening 100 restaurants in Canada over the next 10 years, according to a company press release. Three will open…

Chick N Max launches franchising opportunity

March 29, 2021

Chick N Max, a three-unit chain based in Wichita specializing in almond wood-smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, is launching a franchise…

2021 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers Awards Ceremony

Join us as we announce this year's Fast Casual Top 100 Movers and Shakers.

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5 ways to protect your restaurant franchise

March 29, 2021

One of the most important considerations for franchise organizations in today's restaurant industry is network security for franchisee partners. Providing…

The Hot Dog Shoppe sold to brothers, industry veterans

March 29, 2021

Restaurant industry executives and brothers, Nick and Greg Vojnovic, have acquired The Hot Dog Shoppe, a three-unit chain based in Warren, Ohio, and founded by…

Chicken Salad Chick continuing Central Indiana expansion

March 26, 2021

Auburn, Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick is opening a company-owned restaurant in April in the Fishers District in Hamilton County, Indiana, according to a…