Franchising News & Media

2 former Domino's execs leading German Doner Kebab as CEO, CDO

March 27, 2023

German Doner Kebab has hired two senior executives from Domino's Pizza Group UK — Simon Wallis, the pizza chain's former chief transformation officer — and…

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Shake Shack heads to Canada

March 27, 2023

Shake Shack Inc. is entering Canada in 2024 via a partnership with Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc., two Toronto-based private investment companies…

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Fuku hitting home runs at Yankee Stadium

March 27, 2023

While watching baseball games at the New York Yankee Stadium, fans in Section 213 may order spicy fried chicken sandwiches and sides from chef and restaurateur…

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Chicken Salad Chick opens in Athens, Alabama

March 27, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick has opened its 28th location in its home state of Alabama at 22175 U.S. Highway 72 East.

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Yogurtland signs 5-unit deal

March 27, 2023

Yogurtland, a self-serve frozen yogurt brand with over 220 locations, has inked a five-store agreement for the Houston market. Each will feature the chain's…

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Military couple opens Clean Juice

March 23, 2023

Clean Juice is open in Fayetteville, North Carolina, thanks to a partnership with franchisees and military veterans Mark and Julie Mayoras.

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Slim Chickens adding to London lineup

March 22, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening in London Colney, United Kingdom, under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group and Sainsbury's, which…

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Naya makes New Jersey debut

March 22, 2023

New York City-based Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill has opened in Paramus, New Jersey, the first of three planned for the state by year's end.

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Salata continuing Texas expansion

March 21, 2023

Houston-based Salata, a built-to-order salad concept, is opening its 93rd location Thursday in Euless, Texas.

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Clean Eatz taking on Scottsdale

March 21, 2023

Clean Eatz has secured an agreement to develop two franchise locations in the Scottsdale area. Site selection is underway, with plans for the first venue to…

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Garces Group, Ballad Brands, Ideation Hospitality make Buena Onda winner

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In a keynote address at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, three restaurant execs discuss launching Buena Onda, which now has five locations.

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The Habit Burger Grill opening 15th Jersey location

March 20, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill is opening its 15th New Jersey location Wednesday at 216 Bloomfield Ave., in Bloomfield.

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Crisp & Green making Arkansas debut

March 20, 2023

On the heels of inking its largest development deal to date, Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company known for establishing and developing healthy lifestyle…

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The Dolly Llama opening Houston stores

March 16, 2023

The Dolly Llama is opening two Houston-area locations on April 1, in Pearland at 3559 Business Center Dr., and in Shenandoah at 8920 Metropark Dr.

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PrimoHoagies opening 100th shop

March 16, 2023

On the heels of six openings this year, including the first two in Texas, PrimoHoagies, is opening its 100th location next week in Sewell, New Jersey.

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Hawaiian Bros signs 75-unit deal

March 15, 2023

As part of its deal with Stine Enterprises, which owns 87 Jack in the Box and 14 Denny's locations, Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros will add 75 units to…

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Kona Poke opening in Melbourne

March 15, 2023

Kona Poke is opening next week in Melbourne, Florida, at 1675 W. New Haven Ave., thanks to a partnership among Founders Matthew Ting and Ernie Falco III and…

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Teriyaki Madness expanding thanks to FranShares partnership

March 15, 2023

Teriyaki Madness, which has 130-plus shops and 90 in development, is partnering with FranShares to grow its national footprint.

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Tim Tebow opens 2nd Clean Juice

March 14, 2023

Former NFL star Tim Tebow has opened his second Clean Juice. The location is just off campus from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he won the…

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Big Chicken coming to Gilbert

March 14, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening its second Arizona location this week as part of a 12-unit agreement with Arizona-based restaurant ownership team…

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