Franchising News & Media

Potbelly signs 13-unit deal in NYC

March 13, 2023

Potbelly Corp. has finalized a multi-unit development agreement with United One Group to open 13 shops over the next eight years along with the refranchising…

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Chick N Max opens 1st franchise

March 13, 2023

Chick N Max, specializing in almond-wood smoked chicken and wings, sandwiches and fried tenders, has opened its first franchise and fourth location in Wichita…

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Slim Chickens adds home state location

March 13, 2023

Slim Chickens opened last week at 401 S. Thompson St., in Springdale, Arkansas, under the direction of multi-unit operating group, Slim Chickens Support Center.

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Balance Grille inks Texas deal

March 10, 2023

On the heels of announcing its franchise launch last month, Balance Grille is entering Texas thanks to a five-store development deal for the Dallas area with…

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Pollo Campero opens in Manhattan

March 10, 2023

Pollo Campero, a Guatemalan-born fast casual brand, has opened in New York's Manhattan at 601 Eighth Ave., near Port Authority, with another slated for next…

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Basketball stars Anthony Davis Jr., Derrick Rose, Tim Hardaway Jr. bringing Fatburger to Illinois

March 9, 2023

FAT Brands Inc. is opening its first of many co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurants in Orland Park, Illinois, thanks to a partnership with…

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Capriotti's, Wing Zone hitting the Vegas strip

March 7, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have introduced franchise storefronts on the Las Vegas Strip in the NYNY Casino at 3790 South Las Vegas Blvd. The news…

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la Madeleine takes off from India airport

March 7, 2023

Dallas-based La Madeleine has opened its first international location in Bangalore, India, thanks to a partnership with HMS Host at the Bengaluru International…

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Chicken Salad Chick opening 2nd San Antonio location

March 7, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second San Antonio location at 9610 State Hwy 151 Access Road in Westover Hills.

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Firehouse Subs lands at Jacksonville International Airport

March 7, 2023

HMSHost celebrated the opening this week of a Firehouse Subs at Jacksonville International Airport. Operated in partnership with Airport Concessions…

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Buona targeting new markets through franchise program

March 6, 2023

Chicago-based Buona, the largest family-owned Italian beef restaurant group, is targeting Florida, Texas and Arizona as well as a few Midwestern cities for…

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I Heart Mac 'n' Cheese oozes into Miami

March 6, 2023

South Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese opened its first Miami location last week at 10526 SW 8th.

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Ziggi's Coffee opening within tribal community

March 3, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is opening its first location within a tribal community at 1269 Valley Center Road in Valley Center, California, thanks to a…

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Bruxie entering Georgia

March 3, 2023

California-based Bruxie, a five-unit chain that serves waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and artisan custard shakes, is opening its first Georgia restaurant…

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Epic Wings entering Illinois

March 2, 2023

California-based Epic Wings is opening its first Illinois location in Palos Park.

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Big Chicken makes airport debut in Kansas City

March 1, 2023

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has made its Kansas City debut at the International Airport, thanks to an agreement with OHM Concession…

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Tous les Jours opens inside grocery store

March 1, 2023

Tous les Jours, a French-Asian bakery offering over 300 kinds of artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts, has opened inside the international grocery…

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Freddy's knocks it out the park in St Louis

March 1, 2023

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has scored its first Major League Baseball location within Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Owned and…

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Fazoli's touches down in Phoenix

February 28, 2023

Lexington-Kentucky-based Fazoli's has touched down in Phoenix, thanks to a recent opening at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport inside Terminal …

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Clean Juice comes down with a 'case of the blues'

February 28, 2023

Blue cold-pressed juice featuring blue spirulina and organic cashew milk are taking center stage at Clean Juice, a 131-unit USDA-certified organic juice and…

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