Franchising News & Media

Nashville Hot lives up to its name in Dayton

September 29, 2016

Nashville Hot is heating up in new markets, according to a press release. The Nashville-style hot chicken concept is opening in Dayton, Ohio, as part of an…

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Schlotzsky's seeking franchisees in Colorado

September 29, 2016

Amid a wave of franchise growth with nearly $320 million in system-wide sales, Schlotzsky's announced its plans for aggressive continuous expansion in…

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Pie Five Pizza Co heats up the Windy City

September 28, 2016

Pie Five Pizza Co has announced the opening of its newest location on Sep. 29, located at 1219 W. Golf Road Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

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Former Pie Five exec joins Smashburger leadership team

September 27, 2016

Smashburger has appointed Mark Ramage as its director of Franchise Development, according to a company press release. Ramage joins Smashburger following a…

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Bruster's dishes up a franchisee deal in the Tar Heel State

September 26, 2016

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream wants to scoop up some new franchisees for outlets in North Carolina’s large and growing Piedmont Triad, so it’s actually having a…

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BurgerFi launches new Florida location

September 22, 2016

BurgerFi has opened its newest restaurant in south Florida.

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Rolling Stones guitarist's son opens London's first BurgerFi

September 22, 2016

BurgerFi is rolling into London, thanks to Rolling Stone guitarist, Ron Wood’s son, Jamie, whose Ground Round Limited franchise group will operate the chain’s…

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Bruster's scoops up 15 new locations during record sales

September 22, 2016

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is opening 15 new locations in a period of exceedingly rapid growth and sales, according to a news release. The chain is reporting 1…

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Pieology opens 5th Alabama location

September 21, 2016

Pieology Pizzeria has opened its fifth Alabama location, this one in Montgomery, according to a news release. The unit in the Chase Corner development of the…

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Giardino Gourmet Salads hooks Boca Raton locations

September 21, 2016

Giardino Gourmet Salads is opening two units in southern florida counties, under the direction of a former IBM and Microsoft executive, Armando Exposito…

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Fazoli's opens new Georgia restaurant

September 20, 2016

Fazoli's is opening its fourth Georgia location, this one a franchise unit in Warner Robins. Franchisees Allen Peake and Mike Chumbley of C&P Restaurant…

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Dillas Quesadillas opens Frisco location, gives back to community

September 20, 2016

Dillas Quesadillas has leased its second unit, this one in Frisco, Texas, with plans to open next year. The brand opened its first location in Plano three…

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Smoothie King opens first Middle East location

September 20, 2016

Smoothie King has expanded into the Middle East, opening its first location in Dubai last week.

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Captain D's setting sail into central Florida

September 20, 2016

Captain D’s is prepping franchise development plans for central Florida.

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Your Pie will open 11 new restaurants by year's end

September 20, 2016

Your Pie has just opened its first northern Texas location in Frisco, and plans to open 11 more restaurants nationwide by the end of this year, according to a…

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Your Pie flies high in North Texas with Falcon Realty Advisors

September 19, 2016

Your Pie is expanding with the help of Dallas-based Falcon Realty Advisors. The brand signed a contract with the realty firm for three years to open 1…

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Franchise Focus: Go Brit serving up British favourites, 'jolly good time'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Delaware-based fish-and-chips brand claims to serve "British favourites and jolly good time."

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Chicken Salad Chick expands Florida presence

September 15, 2016

Chicken Salad Chick announced it will open its first location in Lake Nona as part of a continued expansion in Florida. According to a company press release…

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Pei Wei makes Asian debut

September 15, 2016

Pei Wei Asian Diner has opened its first Asian location in South Korea, thanks to a partnership with ELX Food & Beverage. The new Korean location in…

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Grabbagreen grabs a piece of Nashville

September 14, 2016

Grabbagreen is taking its first steps outside its home state of Arizona when it opens a unit tomorrow in Tennessee, according to a company press release.

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