Franchising News & Media

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade making franchise push

February 24, 2020

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is riding a wave of expansion after recently moving its home base from Hawaii to Arizona. With four franchise locations in the…

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Brothers team up to bring Dickey's to Chicago

February 24, 2020

Two entrepreneurial brothers are teaming up to bring Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Broadview, Illinois.

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Dat Dog eyeing Sunshine state for expansion

February 21, 2020

New Orleans-based Dat Dog is planning to expand beyond its four Louisiana locations into Florida, looking to open six units in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort…

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Tech, menu innovation breathing new life into KC sandwich shop

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Goodcents President Mike O'Toole discusses how the 30-year-old brand is experiencing double-digit sales growth.

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Ike's Love & Sandwiches inks multi-unit Denver deal

February 21, 2020

Father and daughter franchisees Blair and Camille Woodfield have signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Ike's Love & Sandwiches for five locations in the…

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Dave's Hot Chicken signs 10-unit agreement

February 21, 2020

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has inked a 10-unit franchise agreement with Carl L. Karcher of CLK Inc., who owns over 100 Carl's…

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Dickey's opening in Pakistan

February 21, 2020

Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding to Pakistan via a franchise deal with A.J. Corporation. The first location will open later this year in…

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Mamoun's Falafel opening 4th Jersey store

February 21, 2020

Middle Eastern fast casual Mamoun's Falafel is opening another New Jersey location, this time in Paramus.

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The Italian Place launches franchising initiative

February 20, 2020

The Italian Place, a fast casual in Alexandria, Virginia, has begun a franchising initiative to expand its business. The fast casual has been serving the…

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Fazoli's secures 2-unit North Carolina franchise deal

February 19, 2020

Fazoli's, based in Lexington, Kentucky, is bringing more of its Italian dishes to North Carolina via a deal with Jeff Milliken to open in Shallotte and…

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Former Dallas Cowboy opening Smoothie Factory Juice Bar

February 19, 2020

Former Dallas Cowboys player Charlie Williams and his wife, Sharonda, are getting into the smoothie business. The couple is opening a Smoothie Factory Juice…

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Earl of Sandwich spreads to Canada

February 19, 2020

Earl of Sandwich has opened its first location in Canada in Winnipeg at 7-515 Sterling Lyon Pkwy.

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Curry Up Now hits Utah

February 19, 2020

Curry Up Now is opening its first Utah restaurant Feb. 28, at 1076 Fort Union Blvd. in Midvale, marking the brand's 11th location.

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Wingstop shares dip after Q4 earnings miss estimates

February 19, 2020

Shares of Wingstop Inc. fell Wednesday morning afer the restaurant missed earnings estimates during its fiscal fourth quarter.

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Pokeworks adding 30 locations by year's end

February 18, 2020

Pokeworks is riding into 2020 on the momentum of opening 20 units last year, which took its total count of restaurants to 46 with 130 in development. It's…

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Capriotti's to hit 500 units by 2025

February 18, 2020

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop ended 2019 with massive expansion and menu innovation. On top of expanding into 28 markets and adding 24 franchise partners to its…

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Why customers are investing in this NYC smoothie franchise

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

While most restaurant brands rely on private equity investors and VC firms to raise capital, Pure Green Founder Ross Franklin is taking his cause to the people…

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Seafood fast casual casts franchising net

February 17, 2020

Wharf Hospitality Group Inc., a five-unit fast casual seafood concept based in Alabama, has launched a franchising program to help expand its presence via…

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Slim Chickens breaking into Florida market

February 13, 2020

Slim Chickens is opening its first Florida location this spring at 300 W. 23rd St. in Panama City and is part of the brand's recent 10-unit franchise agreement…

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Muscle Maker Grill announces IPO

February 13, 2020

Muscle Maker Inc. has launched a $7.7 million initial public offering, which includes 1,540,000 shares of common stock at $5 per share. Its also granted the…

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