Franchising News & Media

Moe's Southwest Grill adds 2 VPs

September 13, 2018

Moe's Southwest Grill welcomes Verchele Wiggins Roberts as vice president of marketing and Jonathon Gilliam as vice president of operations, according to a…

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Blaze opens in California, Georgia, Tennessee

September 13, 2018

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, named this week as the strongest pizza brand, according to the latest Harris Poll, is bringing its pies to at least three more…

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Curry Up Now inks brand's largest multi-unit deal

September 12, 2018

Curry Up Now has signed its largest multi-agreement to date with John Netto and the Netto Family Trust to bring up to 20 locations to Colorado and…

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Zoup to open in Malvern

September 11, 2018

Zoup is set to open its first Malvern, Philadelphia, location on Sept. 24, under the direction of five-time franchisees Paul and Julie Diaz, according to a…

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Melt Shop opens in Staten Island Mall

September 10, 2018

Melt Shop is opening its location in the Staten Island Mall, marking Melt Shop's first location in Staten Island, according to a press release.

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Captain D's opens Plano location

September 10, 2018

Captain D's opened its franchised location today in Plano, Texas. This location marks the brand's fifteenth statewide, according to a press release.

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Zoup to open in Northern Kentucky

September 7, 2018

Zoup! is opening a location this fall in Florence, Kentucky -- part of the metro Cincinnati market, according to a press release.

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Jersey Mike's Subs opens airport, college campus locations

September 7, 2018

Jersey Mike's Subs opened two non-traditional restaurants last week: one on the campus of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, and another in…

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Ono Hawaiian BBQ opens 74th location

September 6, 2018

Ono Hawaiian BBQ has continued its California expansion opening its 74th restaurant in the state, according to a press release.

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Hello Kitty-themed fast casual cafe opening in California

September 6, 2018

Hello Kitty, the global icon whose image graces everything from purses and watches to kitchenware and clothing, is now at the center of a fast casual…

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Taboonette Middleterranean launches franchise program

September 6, 2018

New York City restaurant Taboon is now franchising its fast casual concept — Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen — in select markets across the United States…

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Fatburger returning to East coast

September 5, 2018

FAT Brands, parent company of Fatburger, announced a development deal with franchise partner Praveen Vig to develop a Fatburger restaurant in New Jersey’s…

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Pizza Inn franchisee claims franchisor relationships are key for tech success

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

With new technologies, Daven Acker, a franchisee of Pizza Inn, knows "It's always a challenge."

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Captain D's welcomes CMO

September 4, 2018

Captain D's has added Chris Kuehn as chief marketing officer, according to a press release. In his new role, Kuehn will be responsible for developing and…

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Pie Five thinks 2nd casino location a 'sure bet'

September 4, 2018

Pie Five Pizza opened its first Rhode Island location in the Tiverton Casino Hotel over the Labor Day weekend as a spot for casino-goers to take a break, a…

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Tech exec getting 'Naked' around the country

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

A former technology executive thinks his Arizona-based concept can meet the nation's barbecue needs.

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Little Greek to open in Quincy

August 30, 2018

Little Greek Fresh Grill will open a location this fall in Quincy, Illinois, according to a press release.

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The Gyro Shack to open another location in Washington

August 30, 2018

The Gyro Shack will open a franchisee location this fall in Camas, Washington, according to a press release.

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Curry Up Now expanding into New Jersey market

August 30, 2018

Curry Up Now, an Indian fast casual concept in the United States, finalized a multi-unit franchise deal to bring the brand to markets throughout the state of…

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Former Kansas City Chiefs player, wife opening Georgia Cowboy Chicken

August 30, 2018

Cowboy Chicken is opening its first Georgia restaurant Monday in McDonough, according to a press release. The location is brought to Georgia as a result of a…

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