Franchising News & Media

Jamba Juice dives into Detroit area with new franchises

July 12, 2016

Jamba Juice announced a development agreement in a company press release that will yield 20 new locations in the Greater Detroit market. The eight-year deal…

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HuHot heats up Colorado market

July 12, 2016

HuHot Mongolian Grills is opening its seventh Colorado location Thursday at 8336 Northfield Blvd., #1600 in Denver, according to a company press release

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BurgerFi opens 2nd Mexican location

July 12, 2016

BurgerFi announced the opening of its second location in Mexico in a company press release. Franchisee EFIT SA DE CV plans to open 40 BurgerFi locations in…

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Billy Sims BBQ scores 2 new locations

July 12, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ, an Oklahoma-based concept, has announced the opening of two new stores — one at 31042 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, Michigan and the other at 181…

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Captain D's lands new franchise in Alabama

July 12, 2016

Captain D's announced in a company press release the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. According to the report, it is located…

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Pie Five opens in Johnson City

July 11, 2016

Johnson City, Tennessee, is Pie Five's newest location, according to a company press release. The restaurant will open at 11 a.m., Friday at 2059 Hamilton…

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Smashburger lands at Toronto airport

July 11, 2016

Smashburger has announced the opening of its first restaurant with franchisee HMS Host. The new restaurant opened at Toronto Pearson International Airport on…

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Togo’s new location features a giveaway with a cause

July 11, 2016

Togo's Eateries has announced the opening of its first location in Ceres, California, at 1560 E. Hatch Road. The grand opening will be Thursday, July 14th.

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McAlister's is looking north

July 11, 2016

McAlister's Deli is hoping to partner with multi-unit franchise owners as it expands into Upstate New York, according to a press release.

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Pret a Manger spins off a 'little' something new for travelers

July 11, 2016

Pret A Manger announced that in the second half of this year, it is expanding and spinning off a new concept, known as "Petit Pret." Just like the French…

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Portland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

July 8, 2016

LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…

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VERTS caters to Texan consumers

July 8, 2016

Verts Mediterranean Grill is now providing off-site catering in the Texas metro areas of Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Guests can order Verts dishes…

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C2 brings Newk's to Atlanta

July 7, 2016

Newk's Eatery signed a new development contract with franchisee C2 Investment Partners, LLC, according to a company news release. Brent Cann and Doug Cullinan…

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DoorDash promises, delivers California service

July 7, 2016

DoorDash announced in a company press release its debut into specific regions of the Sacremento Valley, marking the door-to-door food delivery technology's…

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AhiPoki Bowl gives away free poke bowls to first 500 customers

July 6, 2016

In celebration of the grand opening of its Los Angeles Figueroa St. store on Friday, June 8, AhiPoki Bowl announced in a company press release it would give…

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Chili's goes back to its roots

July 6, 2016

Chili's Grill & Bar started with burgers on its original menu and has now added craft burgers as part of the chain's national heritage campaign, Chilin…

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Mixt serves up new San Francisco location

July 6, 2016

Mixt is opening another location on Kearny Street today, according to a news release. This is the eighth location for the chain, which has six in downtown San…

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The Habit Burger Grill opens another Nevada location

July 6, 2016

Just after completing its second Nevada location, The Habit Burger Grill announced in a press release a third Nevada location in Henderson, set to open in late…

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Salata reopens franchising program

July 6, 2016

Salata, the custom salad and salad wrap chain based in Texas, is setting the stage for the chain's growth by reinstating its franchising program, implementing…

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Billy Sims BBQ smokes in Kansas

July 5, 2016

Billy Sims BBQ opened another Kansas-based restaurant in Newton on June 30., according to a press release. The 2,400-square-foot barbecue franchise is located…

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