Franchising News & Media

Billy Sims BBQ launches new Kansas location

February 2, 2017

Billy Sims BBQ has opened a location in Emporia, Kansas, under the leadership of veteran franchisees Dave Dunn and Sean O'Brien, according to a press release.

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Hooters entering fast casual market

February 2, 2017

Hoping to grab a piece of the thriving fast casual industry, Hooters is opening a sister brand — hoots Ahooters Joint.

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3 pizza brands expand

February 2, 2017

Two pizza brands are putting down roots in new territory this month, while a third brand signed a new franchisee in the Deep South, according to separate news…

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Gloria Jean's Coffees opens up franchising

February 1, 2017

Gloria Jean's Coffees wants to be the go-to spot for busy morning commuters and entrepreneurs wanting to own their own coffee shop.

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Cousins Subs go green in dead o' winter

February 1, 2017

Cousins Subs is already prepping for the "wearin' o' the green,' both by launching its St. Patrick’s Day-inspired LTOs and offering lots o' greenbacks to…

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MOD Pizza welcomes 9th franchising partner

January 31, 2017

Southern Pie has joined MOD Pizza's team as its ninth franchise partner, according to a press release.

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Billy Sims BBQ adds OK location with ex-Wal-Mart marketing guru

January 30, 2017

Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner Billy Sims, the co-founder of Billy Sims BBQ, will host the grand opening ceremony for his concept's newest…

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Another Fuzzy's Taco Shop opens in Texas

January 27, 2017

Bastrop, Texas is getting its own Fuzzy's Taco Shop come January 30.

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Grabbagreen and Dustin Wilson open Thousand Oaks unit

January 27, 2017

Grabbagreen, a healthy fast casual food and juice concept, is entering the California market for the first time under the leadership of franchisee Dustin…

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Ono Hawaiian BBQ adds CA location

January 27, 2017

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is going all out to celebrate its Oakland, California unit grand opening.

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Wayback Burgers' franchising and procurement hires 2, promotes 1

January 27, 2017

Wayback Burgers is hiring on two new members to its procurement and franchise development team and also promoting a veteran leader into a vice president role.

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New fast casual concept F3 Grill brings its burger to Chicago

January 27, 2017

Devon Avenue, Chicago is the home of eclectic international restaurants, including authentic Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indian cuisine, but it didn't boast the…

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Burrito Beach expects big growth, consumer engagement in 2017

January 26, 2017

Burrito Beach, a fast casual, Chicago-based Mexican grill opened a location in Northwestern Memorial Hospital and, based on healthy 2016 comparable-store…

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Johnny Rockets reports year of record growth

January 26, 2017

Growth and change were the main themes of this past year at Johnny Rockets. The chain, which underwent a brand refresh to evolve the casual dining chain into a…

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Captain D's reports 4th year of record system AUV

January 26, 2017

Captain D's said in a news release that the company achieved its fourth successive year of record-high, system-wide AUVs. Captain D's also saw a 1.3 percent Q…

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Blaze to light up 2 Ohio cities this spring

January 25, 2017

Toledo and Canton, Ohio. will soon have Blaze pizza restaurants in their boundaries, according to a news release.

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Capriotti's taps former Quizno's SVP as CDO

January 25, 2017

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop has named David Bloom, a former Quizno's executives, its chief development officer.

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Hopscotch opens in Toronto

January 25, 2017

Hopscotch, a health-conscious, fast casual brand that started in London, has opened in Toronto.

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MOD Pizza celebrates 200th location

January 25, 2017

MOD Super Fast Pizza is opening its 200th location this month, according to a press release. To celebrate, the concept is hosting an event at the 200th unit in…

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Zoup opens 100th location in hometown

January 25, 2017

Deja vu would be an accurate phrase to describe Zoup's 100th North American restaurant opening. The fast casual concept, which opened in 1998 in Southfield…

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