Franchising News & Media

Dave's Hot Chicken entering Philly market

August 30, 2022

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has inked an agreement with Jiger Patel and Pranav Desai to open a minimum of eight locations…

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Pokemoto opens within sister concept

August 30, 2022

Pokemoto, Muscle Maker Inc.'s Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant concept, has opened a company-owned store in Orange Park, Florida. The shop shares the same leased…

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Pokemoto schooling Mississippi

August 26, 2022

Pokemoto, owned by Muscle Maker Inc., is opening the first of three previously inked franchise deals in the Mississippi market. Opening in Oxford, the…

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Big Chicken hitting Houston

August 26, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is breaking ground in Houston thanks to a 50-unit agreement with Frank and Fazil Malik and Noordin…

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Kevin Hart's fast casual brand opens in Los Angeles

August 25, 2022

Hart House, a plant-based fast casual founded by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, opened its first location Thursday in the Westchester neighborhood of Los…

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Daddy's Chicken Shack hatching in Florida

August 25, 2022

Daddy's Chicken Shack, which has two locations open and 80 in development, has signed an agreement with Florida businessman Ed Zausch and his wife, Gayla, to…

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Slim Chickens flying into Tupelo, Mississippi

August 25, 2022

Slim Chickens is opening this week in Tupelo, Mississippi, at 3937 N. Gloster St., with multi-unit operating group Southern Partners at the helm.

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Rush Bowls rushing to grow in 3 states

August 25, 2022

Rush Bowls, which serves customizable bowls and smoothies, continues to expand its presence in Colorado, California and Florida, and will open the following…

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Franchisee, Youtuber buy 16 Handles

August 24, 2022

New York City-based 16 Handles has been acquired by its largest franchisee, 27-year-old New York entrepreneur Neil Hershman, who is now CEO and hopes to grow…

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Cinnaholic adding 4th Arizona location

August 24, 2022

Georgia's Cinnaholic, a vegan bakery, will open later this year in Mesa, Arizona, at 1252 South Signal Butte Road Suite.

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Hot Heads Burrito opening next to country fair grounds

August 24, 2022

Hot Head Burritos is opening in Van Wert, Ohio, across from the County Fairgrounds. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant will seat over 35 guests and offer…

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Freddy's hitting up Chi-Town

August 23, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is accelerating development in Illinois with the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Asif Poonja of…

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Dave's Hot Chicken entering Washington

August 23, 2022

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food brand, has inked a franchise agreement with father and daughter, Ajay Keshap and Sana Keshap, to open 1…

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Huey Magoo's gaining ground in Florida

August 23, 2022

Huey Magoo's has opened the first of three locations planned for the Gainesville, Florida, area.

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Jinya's 3 concepts coming to Hawaii

August 23, 2022

Jinya Holdings Inc. is in the process of bringing three of its brands — Jinya Ramen Bar, Robata Jinya and LBD Japanese Bar & Lounge — to Honolulu…

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Blazing Onion founders sign franchising deal with Big Chicken

August 23, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is breaking ground in Renton, Washington, with its first signed lease in a multi-unit deal…

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Slim Chickens hatching in 3 states

August 23, 2022

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is expanding with eight locations in Arkansas, Tennessee and Georgia. Existing multi-unit operating group DHR Group, which also…

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Fatburger takes on Morocco

August 22, 2022

FAT Brands Inc. has opened its first Fatburger and Buffalo's Express restaurant in Morocco. Located in Marrakesh on M Avenue, the co-branded restaurant…

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Planet Smoothie plants flag in Australia

August 22, 2022

The international development of Planet Smoothie is in motion with the opening of its first two locations in Australia, according to its parent company, Kahala…

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Next Level Burger opening flagship in Denver

August 18, 2022

Oregon-based Next Level Burger will open its flagship location Saturday in Denver's University neighborhood at 1605 E. Evans Ave., marking the vegan burger…

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