Franchising News & Media

Nashville pitmaster creates 2nd barbecue concept

December 30, 2021

Pitmaster Carey Bringle, who launched Peg Leg Poker in 2013 in Nashville, opened a second barbecue joint earlier this month. Bringle's Smoking Oasis is not the…

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Dickey's opens 700th unit

December 29, 2021

Dickey's Restaurant Brands, which owns Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Bird, opened its 700th store on Dec. 10 when it launched…

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South Korean fried chicken chain opening in Long Beach

December 28, 2021

Mom's Touch, a 1,300-unit fried chicken chain based in South Korea, is opening in Long Beach, California. Following its U.S. debut in Gardena this past summer…

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Fuzzy's hires former Backyard Burgers CEO as COO

December 28, 2021

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, which has nearly 150 locations, has hired Scott Shotter as COO, according to a company press release.

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Taco Bell franchisee opening Habit Burger locations

December 28, 2021

California-based The Habit Burger Grill has signed an area development agreement with Lee Mitchell, a multi-unit Taco Bell franchisee, to bring five locations…

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Clean Juice adds 5 franchisees in 5 states

December 28, 2021

Charlotte-based Clean Juice has added five franchise partners in five states, accelerating its goal of opening a Clean Juice in all 50 U.S. states. This latest…

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Pinkbox celebrates opening of relocated store

December 23, 2021

Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts opened a relocated drive-thru store on Dec.18 on Eastern Avenue and Horizon Ridge Parkway with a block party featuring music…

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Shawarma Press opening inside Walmart stores

December 22, 2021

Texas-based Shawarma Press is now open inside a Walmart in San Antonio, the first of many locations opening within the retail giant. Eventually, Walmart stores…

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20-year-old entrepreneur refreshes Vitality Brands in Oregon

December 22, 2021

Vitality Bowls in Tualatin has a new owner, local entrepreneur Andres Radilla, and a new look to go with it.

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Ziggi's inks deal for 150th unit

December 21, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee, a Colorado-based drive-thru coffee chain, has signed a multi-unit deal that includes the chain's 150th unit. The franchisees, Ron and Denise…

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Sushi Maki makes 'polished fast casual' debut

December 21, 2021

South Florida-based Sushi Maki has opened its first "polished fast casual" concept in Fort Lauderdale.

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Capriotti's, Wing Zone sign 12 developer agreements

December 20, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone reported a successful fourth quarter which included the signing of 12 developer agreements, increasing the combined…

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Malaysia's PappaRoti opening in Chicago

December 20, 2021

PappaRoti, a 400-unit coffee shop chain based in Malaysia, will open in downtown Chicago, joining U.S. locations in Michigan and Nebraska.

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Choppaluna opening 10 stores in 2022

December 20, 2021

Choppaluna, owned by Hero Brands group, which includes German Doner Kebab and Island Poke, will open 10 restaurants in the UK in 2022.

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Naf Naf plans Midwest expansion

December 17, 2021

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is continuing to "fan the flame" of its growing franchise family with more expansion planned in the Midwest, according to a…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos enters Las Vegas market

December 17, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a development deal to bring five locations to Las Vegas. The stores will be owned by Nate Pollock, Frank Melfi and Marisa Floyd.

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Qdoba landing in Puerto Rico

December 16, 2021

Qdoba, a Mexican fast casual chain known for its freshly prepared burritos, tacos, bowls, and signature salads, plans to open its first Puerto Rico location in…

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FAT Brands completes Fazoli’s acquisition

December 16, 2021

FAT Brands Inc. has completed its acquisition of Fazoli's from Sentinel Capital Partners, marking the company's official entry into the Italian quick-service…

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Viva Chicken expanding South Carolina, Georgia footprints

December 16, 2021

Viva Chicken, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based chain, has signed leases to enter Georgia, making its debut next year in Atlanta with locations in Kennesaw and…

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Focus Brands to expand non-traditional locations

December 16, 2021

Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release.

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