Franchising News & Media

Big Chicken lands in Baltimore arena

February 28, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is open at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.

The Milkshake Factory launches franchising initiative

February 28, 2023

The Milkshake Factory, a family-owned dessert chain based in western Pennsylvania, has partnered with Franworth to help share its business model with qualified…

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Clean Juice opens 131st store

February 27, 2023

Clean Juice has opened its 131st store, marking its seventh location in Michigan, at 12765 South Saginaw St., in Grand Blanc's Grand Mall Shopping Center…

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Slim Chickens opening in London, Kentucky

February 27, 2023

Although Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens already has a presence in London, England, the franchise is making its debut in London, Kentucky, at 201…

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Voodoo Doughnut opening 17th location

February 27, 2023

Portland-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its 17th store, and second in the Austin area, on Friday at 408 Burnet Road.

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Pei Wei Asian Kitchen continuing growth spurt in 2023

February 24, 2023

After adding several traditional and non-traditional locations in 2022, including a digital-only location in Dallas on Greenville Avenue, an airport store and…

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Rush Bowls opens 2nd Denver location

February 24, 2023

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based fast casual concept known for its meals-in-a-bowl, is opening Saturday in Denver, marking the city's second location and sixth in…

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Ellianos Coffee opening in Alabama

February 24, 2023

Ellianos Coffee, a southeastern-based drive-thru specialty coffee franchise, is expanding in Alabama, opening in Pike Road thanks to a deal with franchisee…

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Daddy's Chicken signs 10-unit deal for Colorado

February 23, 2023

Daddy's Chicken Shack has signed its third regional development agreement in Colorado, adding 10 locations to the Denver area, thanks to a parntership with…

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So, you wanna be a franchisee?

by Marla Topliff — Strategic Franchise Consultant, Kathleen Wood Partners

Franchise expert Marla Topliff advises franchise candidates to ask the "right" questions before jumping into any "great" deal.

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Ike's opens 5th Austin-area store

February 22, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches opened this week in Austin at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., and is celebrating with an official grand opening featuring freebies and…

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Insomnia Cookies planning global expansion

February 22, 2023

Insomnia Cookies is expanding its footprint outside of the U.S. for the first time, with stores opening this summer in Canada and the U.K. The late-night…

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The Habit Burger Grill announces trio of openings

February 22, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company, is opening three locations March 1, including its 19th Arizona store at 4902 West Baseline in…

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Salata continues Dallas-area growth

February 21, 2023

Houston-based Salata, a built-to-order salad kitchen, is adding to its Dallas-area portfolio Friday when it opens a 3,300-square-foot location in West Plano at…

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Slim Chickens opens in UK's Kidderminster

February 20, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is opening a restaurant in Kidderminster, United Kingdom, under the direction of multi-unit operators, Boparan Restaurant Group…

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Velvet Taco opens in Rockwall, Texas

February 20, 2023

Velvet Taco opened its 26th Texas location Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth's Rockwall district. Located at 2608 Ridge Road, the store marks the chain's 37th unit…

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Pita Mediterranean fights inflation with value meal

February 17, 2023

Facing rampant inflation and rising food costs Pita Mediterranean Street Food Founder and CEO Nour Rabai knew a value menu was necessary to meet customer needs.

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Dolly Llama debuting 2nd Texas store

February 16, 2023

The Dolly Llama, a waffle and artisanal ice cream brand, is opening next month in McAllen, Texas, within the Trenton Crossing Shopping Center alongside Target…

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The Habit Burger adding Ontario unit

February 15, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, is opening its second Ontario, California, location next week at 4210 E. 4th St.

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Black Seed Bagel opens 10th location

February 14, 2023

Black Seed Bagels has opened its 10th location in a 700-square-foot shop inside the MetLife building at 200 Park Ave., in New York City, according to a company…

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