Franchising News & Media

Buona, Original Rainbow Cone opening dual-concept locations in Tennessee

November 21, 2022

Two Chicago-based brands, Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone, are opening their first co-branded locations outside of Illinois in Tennessee.

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Saladworks, Frutta Bowls opening co-branded restaurant

November 21, 2022

Saladworks and Frutta Bowls are opening a co-branded restaurant this week in San Juan Capistrano, California.

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Big Chicken digs Texas

November 17, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a deal with Crumbl Cookies franchisee Jace Mattinson to open locations ni Killeen, Waco and…

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El Pollo Loco signs Kansas City deal

November 17, 2022

Los Angeles-based El Pollo Loco Inc. has signed an eight-unit franchise agreement with EPL Missouri LLC to develop the brand throughout the Kansas City area…

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Chipotle, US Soccer launch 'Bowls for Goals'

November 17, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill, an official partner of U.S. Soccer, is rolling out a series of programs supporting the U.S. Men's National Team while they compete on…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream managers become franchisees

November 17, 2022

Two former Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream managers are the brand's new franchisees, according to a press release.

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Chick N Max: From Perfect Pitch winners to up-and-coming franchisor

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Coming out of COVID-19 in 2021, Chick N Max sales grew 30% over 2020, generating two-year sales comps over 40%. In 2022, sales and transaction growth continue…

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Yogurtland planning 10% year-over-year growth

November 16, 2022

Yogurtland, which has over 230 stores in the U.S. and internationally, is looking to grow its unit count by 10% each year for the next five years, according to…

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Cookie Plug names franchise VP

November 15, 2022

Cookie Plug, a fresh-baked cookie company that combines graffiti, street art and hip-hop culture, has hired Spencer Sabatasso as VP of franchise development.

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Robeks pushing non-traditional growth

November 15, 2022

Los Angeles-based Robeks is focused on expanding its footprint via non-traditional locations including airports, military bases, travel centers and…

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Former Quiznos franchisee returns with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2022

Quiznos has signed a multi-unit development agreement with former Quiznos franchisee Parish Patel to open 30 restaurants in Arizona, according to a company…

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Chicken Guy skates into Pennsylvania

November 15, 2022

Magic Eats, a subsidiary of Magic Ice USA, has opened a Chicken Guy location at 4 PPG Place, which houses an ice skating rink in downtown Pittsburgh…

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Wayback Burgers planting flag in Quebec

November 14, 2022

Wayback Burgers has signed a master franchise agreement with Sushil Bhagudia to open 20 to 30 stores in Quebec over the next 20 years, according to a company…

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Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings signs first franchisee

November 14, 2022

BurgerFi International has launched its franchising of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The brand has entered into a multi-unit development agreement…

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Capriotti's signs 1st international deal

November 11, 2022

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone have signed a 50-unit agreement with Village Food Courts to expand the brands to the Republic of India.

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Australian-owned cafe opening 3rd LA location

November 11, 2022

Australian-owned and California-based Great White, a fast casual cafe offering food, beverage, art, architecture, design and music, is opening its third…

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Paris Baguette going to Wichita

November 10, 2022

Paris Baguette, a 4,000-unit bakery based in Seoul, South Korea, which has 114 stores in the U.S., is making its Kansas debut next week at 9780 E 21 St. N., in…

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