Franchising News & Media

Camile Thai Kitchen opening 15 locations, upgrading tech stack

February 17, 2021

UK-based Camile Thai Kitchen, which is opening 15 locations this year in the U.K. and Ireland, is focused on growth via technology. The chain, which conducted…

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Fine-dining company launches virtual Chinese kitchen

February 17, 2021

San Francisco-based Salt Partners — the team behind several upscale brands, including Crenn Dining Group, Horsefeather and Last Rites — has opened Lazy Susan…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening St. Petersburg restaurant

February 16, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its newest Florida restaurant in St. Petersburg. The restaurant chain has 27 locations in Florida and has been rapidly expanding…

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El Pollo Loco multi-unit franchisees adding locations

February 16, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed development agreements with two existing franchisees in Louisiana and Southern California.

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Slim Chickens, Crisp & Green see growth potential in Florida

February 12, 2021

Although fast casual brands, Slim Chickens and Crisp & Green, offer strikingly different cuisine, both have set their sights on Florida.

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Dave's Hot Chicken signs 'Damm Fine' California deal

February 10, 2021

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with Damm Fine Chicken, which owns 20 Blaze Pizza restaurants, to open 20 locations…

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Millennial-owned cafe raises nearly $200K in crowdfunding investments

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Citizens Cafe, an Australia-inspired coffee shop based in NYC, hopes to raise $5 million to fuel national expansion.

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Scooter's Coffee surpasses 300 units

February 10, 2021

Nebraska-based Scooter's Coffee continued its upward trend in 2020 by opening 43 stores and reaching its 300th unit.

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Wolfnights launching expansion plan

February 9, 2021

Wolfnights, a wrap concept based in New York City, has kicked off a 10-year growth plan for corporate and franchise expansion by signing a lease for a location…

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Wow Wow Hawaiian betting on Nevada

February 8, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to bring three lemonade stands to Reno and the surrounding communities. The first will…

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Slim Chickens adds Utah location

February 4, 2021

Mile High Chicken LLC, a Slim Chickens franchisee, opened a store this week in Herriman, Utah, marking the franchisee's 24th brick-and-mortar location. Mile…

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Killer Burger growing Oregon footprint

February 4, 2021

Portland's Killer Burger has inked a franchise agreement to open in Bend, Oregon.

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Ziggi's Coffee building HQ, training facility

February 4, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee, based in Northern Colorado, has purchased land in Mead, Colorado, to build its headquarters. The three-story, 10,350-square-foot building will…

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Tarka Indian Kitchen's 2020 sales up 13.5%

February 4, 2021

Despite trying times for the restaurant industry in 2020, Tarka Indian Kitchen posted that its 2020 sales were 13.54% higher than in 2019.

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El Pollo Loco debuting smaller prototypes, seeking franchisees

February 3, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc. is gearing up for aggressive expansion in 2021, driven by two new restaurant designs, Chief Development Officer Brian Carmichall said in a…

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I Heart Mac & Cheese signs Phoenix deal

February 3, 2021

Flordia-based I Heart Mac & Cheese and More is adding two locations to the Phoenix area. "We're always thrilled to be expanding into new markets," CEO…

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Qdoba opens 400th franchised unit

February 3, 2021

Qdoba, which has nearly 750 locations, opened its 400th franchise last month revealing an updated design with a drive-thru. Located in Brighton, Michigan, a…

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Chicken Salad Chick 2020 sales up 17.1% over 2019

February 2, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick opened 37 stores in key markets in 2020, resulting in a 22% year-over-year unit count increase. The additional locations include stores in…

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Green Market Cafe opening Seminole unit

February 2, 2021

Tampa-based Green Market Cafe will open its first Seminole, Florida, location next month with franchisees Naren and Nilia Patel of Clearwater.

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Huey Magoo's on a southern roll

February 2, 2021

Huey Magoo's is entering Alabama as well as a few counties in Florida and Georgia, thanks to deals with franchisees Scott Pratt and Doug Harris, who will open…

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