Franchising News & Media

German Doner Kebab opening 2nd US location

December 20, 2022

Scotland-based German Doner Kebab is opening its second U.S.-based location early next year in Queens, New York. The brand entered the U.S. market in 2021 with…

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Cafe Rio adds to Denver lineup

December 20, 2022

Southern Utah-based Cafe Rio Mexican Grill has opened two Denver locations. The first opened in October in Greenwood Village, and a store in Highlands Ranch…

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Rusty Taco sold to Gala Capital Partners

December 20, 2022

Gala Capital Partners, an investment firm focused on emerging restaurant franchise brands, is buying Rusty Taco from Inspire Brands, which acquired a majority…

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Chicken Salad Chick signs Colorado deals

December 19, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has signed two development deals for Colorado to bring six locations to Denver and three to Colorado Springs.

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Big Chicken opens 2nd Seattle location

December 19, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken has opened its third franchise location in the country at 921-A N 10th St., in Renton Landing, a shopping, dining and…

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Voodoo Doughnut opening in San Antonio

December 19, 2022

Portland, Oregon-based Voodoo Doughnut is opening its 16th store which marks the first in the San Antonio area. Featuring two spinning cases that display a…

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Sweet Chick to open Union Square location

December 15, 2022

Sweet Chick, a chicken and waffles fast casual franchise, has unveiled a location in Union Square, New York City. This location will open officially on Dec. 1…

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Slim Chickens hatches 3rd Oklahoma location

December 14, 2022

Slim Chickens, based in Arkansas, has opened its third Oklahoma location at 12416 N.W. 10th St. under the direction of the multi-unit operator, AP Restaurant…

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Quiznos signs 10-store Georgia deal

December 13, 2022

Quiznos has signed a multi-unit development agreement with franchisee Sam Patel for 10 locations across northern Georgia.

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Mothers know best: How Heritage Eats founders became 'taco purists'

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The founders of Heritage Eats are opening Mothers Tacos, a fast casual brand in California serving Mexico City-inspired tacos.

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Wing It On opens 2nd Jersey store

December 12, 2022

Wing It On, which has 11 locations and a food truck, is opening its second New Jersey location by year's end. Located at 161 Main St., Suite 140 in West…

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Veggie Grill debuting 4 brands under 1 roof in NYC

December 12, 2022

California-based Veggie Grill is opening next week in New York City at 1004 Second Ave, marking the 35th restaurant opening for the fast casual veggie-centric…

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Dave's Hot Chicken coming to New Hampshire

December 9, 2022

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept turned fast casual brand, has inked a franchise agreement with Al Graziano to make its entrance…

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Nando's making Texas debut

December 9, 2022

Nando's Peri-Peri, a South African fast casual brand, is opening in the North Dallas Corridor at Village on the Parkway in Addison, Texas. Construction will…

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Charleys Philly Steaks franchisee opens 36th location

December 9, 2022

Charleys Philly Steaks opened its latest location last month in Canton, Ohio at 4525 Tuscarawas St., marking the 36th location for the franchise group, Anjani…

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Hopdoddy making Louisiana debut

December 8, 2022

Austin-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar is entering the Louisiana market next week when it opens in Shreveport at 1370 E. 70th St.

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Kismet Bagels opening 2nd brick-and-mortar location

December 8, 2022

Kismet Bagels, which launched as an online pop-up shop in 2020 and opened its first brick-and-mortar earlier this year in Fishtown, Philadelphia, is adding a…

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MOD Pizza to expand Kansas footprint

December 8, 2022

MOD Pizza will open in Lenexa, Kansas, on Dec. 14. The unit is owned and operated by MOD franchisee Paceline Partners, who own 13 other MOD Pizza locations in…

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Fazoli's entering Louisiana

December 8, 2022

Kentucky-based Fazoli's is opening a location in Denton, Texas, and two in Shreveport, marking its entry into Louisiana.

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Bad Ass Coffee brews up 10-unit deal

December 7, 2022

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, which hopes to add 150 locations over the next five years, has signed a 10-unit agreement with RPC Ventures for West Houston and…

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