Franchising News & Media

Chicken Salad Chick welcomes 3rd Charleston store

February 14, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick, founded in Alabama, has opened its third Charleston, South Carolina-area location in Goose Creek at 220 St. James Ave.

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Slim Chickens opens 2nd Florida unit

February 14, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens opened last week at 14675 SR 70 East in Bradenton, Florida, with multi-unit operating group Florida's Best Chicken at the helm.

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Chi'Lantro BBQ opening in Houston

February 14, 2023

Chi'Lantro BBQ is opening a brick-and-mortar location next month in Houston's The Heights Forum at1324 N. Shepherd Dr.

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Huey Magoo’s opens in Miramar, Florida

February 10, 2023

Huey Magoo's opened Wednesday in Miramar, Florida, marking the brand's 43rd restaurant spanning eight states, with over 225 franchises sold in 12 states. The…

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Chicken Salad Chick hires in-house counsel

February 9, 2023

Alabama-based Chicken Salad Chick has hired attorney Carol Terry as VP and general counsel. In the newly created role, she will report to CEO Scott Deviney and…

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Captain D's focuses on smaller footprints, double drive-thrus

February 8, 2023

In an effort to drive cost-effective conversion opportunities, Nashville-based Captain D's is adding several locations in 2023 by focusing on smaller…

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Mad Greens launches franchising strategy

February 8, 2023

Colorado-based Mad Greens is hoping to have 50% more stores under development by the end of 2023.

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Slim Chickens entering Wisconsin

February 8, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 210 locations in the U.S. and U.K., is entering Wisconsin at 601 W. Northland Ave., in Appleton…

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Farmer Boys opens in Henderson, Nevada

February 8, 2023

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based burger joint that serves all-day breakfast, is now open at 3431 St. Rose Pkwy., in Henderson, Nevada.

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The Habit Burger opening in Roseville, California

February 8, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company, is opening next week in Roseville, California, at 1940 Blue Oaks Blvd.

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BurgerFi opening in Orlando

February 8, 2023

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc., owner of the BurgerFi brand and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is adding a location to Orlando, Florida.

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Sweet Paris achieves 14% same-store sales growth in 2022

February 7, 2023

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café enjoyed a record-breaking 2022 with 14% same-store sales growth, signing a multi-unit deal to bring four stores to Minnesota…

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Slim Chickens expands to Tallahassee

February 6, 2023

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is now open at 2441 North Monroe in Tallahassee, Florida. Established operator Kalo Restaurant Group is at the…

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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches heats up Arizona

February 6, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches is bringing the heat to Arizona, with at least three shops opening by year's end in Phoenix, Mesa and Gilbert.

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Crisp & Green signs 40-unit deal

February 6, 2023

Crisp & Green, owned by Steele Brands, a Minnesota-based company known for establishing and developing healthy lifestyle restaurants, has signed a 40-unit…

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Clean Juice making New Orleans debut

February 6, 2023

Charlotte-based Clean Juice is making its New Orleans debut this week at 2801 Magazine St., under the direction of franchisee Ernest Price Jr. The menu…

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Fat Brands opened over 140 units in 2022

February 6, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., which owns Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 12 other concepts, opened 142 stores in 2022 and added a…

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Rise Southern Biscuits going to Kansas City - again

February 3, 2023

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, based in Durham, North Carolina, is continuing its national expansion with its latest opening in Overland Park…

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Koibito Poke opening 7 locations by summer

February 3, 2023

Koibito Poke is adding seven locations across its existing four markets by the summer of 2023, bringing it to a total of 13 storefronts.

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Sip Fresh growing in 2023

February 2, 2023

California-based Sip Fresh, a juice and beverage concept, is ready to capitalize on the growth of the cold beverage category, which is expected to double in…

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