Franchising News & Media

Ellianos Coffee opening Georgia unit

October 17, 2023

Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru coffee brand with 44 locations, has opened its doors in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Owned and operated by Mark and Allison Bell, who…

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Johnny Rockets opens in Iraq

October 16, 2023

Fat Brands-owned Johnny Rockets has entered Iraq, opening this month in Baghdad, under the direction of Alanwar Alarabiya. Since February, the burger chain has…

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Japan's Pepper Lunch opening units in Phoenix

October 13, 2023

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed its first development agreement for North America since…

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IHOP franchisee opening 20 Fuzzy's in Nevada

October 13, 2023

Texas-based Fuzzy's Taco Shop is entering Nevada, thanks to a 20-restaurant agreement with Mr. Stax, which owns and operates IHOP restaurants in eight states.

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Curry Up Now planting flag in UK

October 11, 2023

Curry Up Now has inked a 60-unit deal with multi-unit franchisee Harjinder Atwal to enter the U.K. The brand, which originated in San Francisco, specializes in…

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Jars by Fabio going to Kansas City

October 11, 2023

Jars by Fabio Viviani, the single-serve dessert concept founded by chef Fabio Viviani, has signed a seven-unit franchise agreement in the Kansas City market…

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Chick N Max debuts Sioux Falls location

October 11, 2023

Chick N Max has opened its first Sioux Falls, South Dakota location at 2201 S. Lorraine Place.

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Fuzzy's opening in Wisconsin

October 9, 2023

Fuzzy's Taco Shop opened its first Wisconsin restaurant on Monday in Weston. Owned and operated by Starboard Group Restaurants, the 3,100-square-foot…

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Shipley Do-Nuts rolling into Charlotte

October 6, 2023

Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a development deal with Charlotte-area franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski to open its first North Carolina locations in late…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe surpasses 1,330 cafes

October 5, 2023

Atlanta-based Tropical Smoothie Cafe continues to see positive growth through Q3 of 2023, reporting positive same-store sales, opening 141 cafes and signing…

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Port of Subs entering Colorado with 20-unit deal

October 5, 2023

Port of Subs, a 50-year sandwich brand founded in Nevada, has signed a deal to bring 20 units to the Denver area. Having recently been acquired by a…

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Slim Chickens adds 2 UK locations

October 5, 2023

In partnership with multi-unit operating group Boparan Restaurant Group, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening a location in Bury St. Edmonds as well as…

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How to Motivate Franchise Operators to Follow Standardized Processes (and Why You Should)

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Freddy's opens 500th location

October 3, 2023

Wichita-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its 500th restaurant, 608 SW Wilshire Blvd., in Burleson, Texas.

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Guthrie’s opens 2nd Mississippi location

October 3, 2023

Olive Branch, Mississippi, chicken finger fans may get their fix from Guthrie's, the state's second location. located 8277 McGregor Crossing.

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Huey Magoo's celebrating 50th opening

September 29, 2023

Huey Magoo's is opening its 50th location Monday in Arden, North Carolina, marking its entry into its 10th state. The Florida-based brand has over 25…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening 2nd Louisville location

September 28, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second Louisville store next week in Fern Creek at 7706 Bardstown Road in the Cedar Creek shopping center. This is the ninth…

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Fajita Pete's opening 3rd Austin store

September 27, 2023

Houston-based Fajita Pete's, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain, is opening its third Austin location in the Westlake community at 3736 Bee Cave Road. The addition…

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Velvet Taco betting on casino location

September 26, 2023

Velvet Taco opened its first casino location Tuesday inside Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, one of several planned non-traditional openings for the…

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FAT Brands acquires Smokey Bones for $30M

September 26, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., which owns 17 restaurant brands including Twin Peaks and Fatburger, acquired the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant chain from an…

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