Franchising News & Media

Munchie Magic now serving California

January 12, 2021

Baristas Coffee Company is expanding its virtual concept, Munchie Magic, to California, adding to its more than 50 locations in the states of Washington and…

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Toronto Raptors' founder opens Dave's Hot Chicken in Canada

January 12, 2021

Canada is home to Dave's Hot Chicken's first international location, according to a company press release. Located at 1582 Queen St. West, in the Parkdale…

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Clean Juice franchisee opening 2nd location

January 12, 2021

Clean Juice franchisees Sean and Ashley Green are opening their second North Dallas metro location in Frisco, Texas, at the Starwood Shopping Center at Lebanon…

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I Love Juice Bar launches redesign

January 12, 2021

I Love Juice Bar has launched a brand refresh for the first time since its inception in 2013. In addition to a new menu of juices, smoothies, superfood bowls…

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2020's most-downloaded foodservice apps revealed

January 11, 2021

UberEats, McDonald's and DoorDash were the the top 3 most-downloaded apps in the food and beverage category in 2020, according to Apptopia, a firm that tracks…

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Dave's Hot Chicken signs East Coast deal

January 11, 2021

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked an agreement with a multi-unit franchise group to open 10 locations throughout North…

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BurgerFi expanding Middle East lineup

January 11, 2021

Middle Eastern expansion is on the menu at BurgerFi International Inc.

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McAlister's Deli opening location in birthplace

January 8, 2021

McAlister's Deli is opening Monday in Oxford, Mississippi, the city in which the chain was founded three decades ago.

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Johnny Rockets continues international push

January 8, 2021

Johnny Rockets, owned by FA Brands Inc., is opening several locations this year in Brazil, Chile, Italy, Peru and Spain.

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Slim Chickens adding 12 locations in Georgia, South Carolina

January 8, 2021

Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has signed a multi-unit agreement with Southeast Slims Hospitality LLC to develop 12 restaurants across the…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening another Illinois location

January 6, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick, a fast casual chicken salad chain, will open a location in O'Fallon, Illinois on Jan. 13. This is the third location in the state and the…

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Killer Burger sets sights on Idaho

January 5, 2021

Killer Burger, a Portland-based fast casual, has inked an agreement with franchisee Wes Walterman to open the brand's first Idaho location in Coeur d'Alene.

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Ziggi's Coffee signs deal for 80th location

January 5, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee has signed its 80th franchise agreement and will soon bring the drive-thru coffee concept to Centennial, Colorado. The company's latest…

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Shakey's Pizza creators launch virtual chicken concept

January 5, 2021

The creators of Shakey's Pizza in Los Angeles have developed Mojos&, a delivery-only brand specializing in premium fried chicken and its proprietary "Mojo…

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Ooh la la: Fat Brands going to Paris

January 5, 2021

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and eight other restaurant concepts, is planting a flag in France via a multi-unit development deal with BGH…

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Wahlburgers signs Australia, New Zealand deal

January 4, 2021

Wahlburgers, a Boston-based restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is expanding its international footprint with a franchise…

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Viva Chicken opening in South Carolina

January 4, 2021

Viva Chicken, a fast casual Peruvian rotisserie joint, is expanding to South Carolina, officially signing the first of two leases for Greenville-area locations.

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Island Fin Poke adding to DC presence

January 4, 2021

Island Fin Poke Co. is strengthening its presence in the Washington D.C. area with a unit opening this month in Falls Church at the Idylwood Shopping Center at…

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Slim Chickens inks deals for 150 locations in 2020

December 30, 2020

Slim Chickens, which now has 116 locations, spent 2020 inking multi-unit franchise agreements to eventually add 150 units to its portfolio.

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Muscle Maker Grill opening ghost kitchens in Philly

December 30, 2020

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, is opening a ghost kitchen in Philadelphia's Fairmount…

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