Franchising News & Media

Dos Toros opening in Long Island's New Hyde Park

January 17, 2023

Dos Toros Taqueria, a fast casual taqueria, will introduce Long Island to its San Francisco Bay Area-inspired fare this week in New Hyde Park.

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Philly

January 16, 2023

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is opening three units in Philadelphia — at University City near Drexel University (3400 Lancaster Ave.), Center City (1504 Sansom St.…

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Pokemoto makes New York, Texas debuts

January 13, 2023

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl concept, has opened its first New York location in White Plains, two days after making its Texas debut in…

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Chilean pilot opening Chill-N Nitrogen in Florida

January 11, 2023

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, a made-to-order nitrogen ice cream brand, is opening this week in Plantation, Florida, at 341 N. University Drive. Owned by…

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Salad and Go opening in Vegas

January 11, 2023

Gilbert, Arizona-based Salad and Go is the entering Las Vegas market, opening a store next week at 1135 E Craig Road.

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Fazoli's planting flag in Puerto Rico

January 11, 2023

Kentucky-based Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands, is making its debut in Puerto Rico thanks to an area agreement with franchisee Jorge Rodriguez Lockwood, who will…

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Huey Magoo’s opens in North Charleston

January 10, 2023

Florida-based Huey Magoo's opened Tuesday in North Charleston, South Carolina, marking its 41st store with over 225 franchises sold.

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Capriotti's, Wing Zone end 2022 with over 235 locations

January 10, 2023

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported that 2022 was a record-breaking year for both brands with the signing of nine area-development agreements in…

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The Habit Burger Grill to open location in Cambodia

January 10, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, has opened its seventh location in Cambodia. The store is inside in the Aeon Mall Mean Chey, the largest retail…

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Big Chicken betting on breakfast in Vegas

January 10, 2023

Big Chicken, a fast casual concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is testing breakfast at its Las restaurant opening in Las Vegas at 9595 W…

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Yogi, fitness guru takes over Ohio Clean Juice location

January 9, 2023

After years of being a Clean Juice guest at the Perrysburg, Ohio, location, Jennifer Sigmon, a registered health coach, yogi, and holistic nutrition and…

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Chipotle giving freebies to loyalty members

January 9, 2023

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching Freepotle, a Chipotle Rewards perk that gives members up to 10 free food drops, such as free guac, free Queso Blanco, free…

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Rise Southern Biscuits opening in San Diego

January 6, 2023

Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken is opening in San Diego via an agreement with franchisee Jason Kasid, who has spent over 25 years operating a…

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Velvet Taco adding 3 stores in DFW

January 6, 2023

Dallas-based Velvet Taco is adding three restaurants to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and each will bring over 50 jobs per location.

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Shipley Do-Nuts opens 1st Maryland Shop

January 6, 2023

Texas-based Shipley Do-Nuts has opened its first Maryland location in Anne Arundel County at 1099 Annapolis Road in Odenton. The 1,827-square-foot shop has…

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Capital Tacos tripling footprint by year's end

January 6, 2023

Although it's only been a year since Tampa-based Capital Tacos opened its first brick-and-mortar location, the concept anticipates the store count to hit 20 by…

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Panera launching toasted baguettes

January 6, 2023

Panera Bread has created a line of toasted baguettes — Green Goddess Caprese, Pepperoni Mozzarella and Smoky Buffalo Chicken.

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Bonchon opens Ohio location on New Year's Eve

January 5, 2023

Bonchon, which serves hand-brushed Korean fried chicken, opened Dec. 31 in Mason, Ohio, at 8467 S. Mason Montgomery Road, under the direction of franchise…

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Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken developing Virginia

January 5, 2023

Los Angeles-based Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken has signed an area representative agreement with Restaurant Management Group-Mid Atlantic to open over…

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Mendocino Farms expands San Francisco Bay footprint

January 5, 2023

Mendocino Farms, a fast casual concept serving sandwiches and salads, is opening Jan. 17 in Santa Clara's northern tech corridor at Mission Park Marketplace…

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