Franchising News & Media

Great Wraps inks deal for new Austin unit

December 29, 2014

Franchisees Amin Maredia and Noordin Prasla will open a new location in Austin's Barton Creek Square Mall in 2015, and are seeking additional leases throughout…

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HMSHost to open Starbucks Reserve Evenings at LAX

December 23, 2014

HMSHost has signed an agreement with Westfield to bring four new restaurants to Los Angeles International Airport's Terminal 6.

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Maui Wowi Hawaiian recognizes top franchisees

December 23, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian honored its top franchisees at its International Franchise Conference held recently in Englewood, Colorado.

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Caliburger plans to extend Canadian footprint

December 23, 2014

CaliBurger's affiliate, CaliBurger Franchisor USA, has entered an agreement to develop throughout Canada, following its deal to launch in Vancouver, British…

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Bowl of Heaven signs multiunit deal in LA County

December 23, 2014

Bowl of Heaven has signed a 4-unit franchise deal for parts of Los Angeles County, including West Hollywood and Santa Monica. The company has partnered with…

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Menchie's grows California footprint with Santa Maria unit

December 22, 2014

Menchie's has announced the opening of its newest store at Crossroads at Santa Maria, located at 2202 South Bradly Rd. in Santa Maria, California.

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Schlotzsky's opens first Russian location

December 22, 2014

The new restaurant debuted in Kamergerskiy, a historical area in Moscow, on Nov. 10.

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NLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer

December 22, 2014

The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.

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IFA launches labor resource site for franchisees

December 22, 2014

The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…

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Middleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster

December 22, 2014

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.

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DFW airport adds new restaurants

December 19, 2014

Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport now offers Banh Shop and Genghis Grill.

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Juice It Up! plants flag in Oregon

December 19, 2014

The Area Development Agreement with Juice 55 LLC includes three franchise locations in the Portland area, with the first scheduled to open in Hillsboro in…

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Mission Burrito rebrands as 'Überrito'

December 19, 2014

The name change is the first step in a three-step process that will include revamping the décor in four existing Houston-area units and developing new markets.

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Pie Five marks second DC area location

December 18, 2014

Pie Five Pizza will open its newest restaurant in Sterling, Virginia, on Friday. This will be the brand's second location in the Virginia/Washington, DC…

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Halal Guys franchisee to develop restaurants in the Houston market

December 18, 2014

The new franchisee has signed on to develop 5 units in the Houston area, representing half of the total available market, leaving more stores available for…

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Great Wraps inks development deal for DFW and Oklahoma City

December 18, 2014

Great Wraps currently has 80 locations in 18 states. The new deal will add Oklahoma to the mix for the first time.

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Pizza Studio continues SoCal expansion

December 18, 2014

Pizza Studio is opening its 26th store today, located in Compton, California's Gateway Towne Center. Compton city officials will be on hand for an official…

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