Franchising News & Media

Killer Burger adds 18th location

February 23, 2022

Portland-based Killer Burger is opening in Vancouver, Washington, under the direction of franchisee Nate Barile.

South Korean fried chicken chain expanding in US

February 23, 2022

Mom's Touch, a fried chicken fast-casual chain born 25 years ago in South Korea, has added a second Long Beach, California, location in Harding Plaza on the…

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Zoup planning massive expansion

February 23, 2022

Detroit-based Zoup Eatery is expanding in major U.S. markets, including Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

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Sweetgreen opening in San Diego

February 23, 2022

Sweetgreen is opening its first restaurant Wednesday in the San Diego area in Carlsbad, California, marking the brand's 14th market, according to a company…

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opening in Connecticut

February 22, 2022

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opened its first franchised location Tuesday near the University of Connecticut.

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LeBron James teams up with Old El Paso to create fast casual concept

February 22, 2022

NBA star LeBron James and Old El Paso have teamed up to create The Taco Shop by Old El Paso in Akron, Ohio.

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The Habit Burger opening locations in Arizona, North Carolina

February 21, 2022

California-based The Habit Burger Grill is opening two locations this week — one in Phoenix, Arizona, and one in Burlington, North Carolina. Each will offer…

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UT alum opening Fajita Pete's in Austin

February 17, 2022

Since 2020, Austin has grown by half a million residents, making it the perfect city for Fajita Pete's, according to franchisee Michael Blalock, a University…

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Celebrity chef opening fast casual dessert concept

February 16, 2022

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani has created Jars, a fast-casual dessert concept leveraging the latest technology and labor-saving cooking techniques to produce…

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Dog Haus stretching growth potential

February 16, 2022

After opening 13 locations in 2021, Pasadena-based Dog Haus has 20 more locations under construction or in the pipeline for Florida, Kentucky, Michigan…

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Dave's Hot Chicken opening in Middle East

February 15, 2022

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has signed a deal with franchise company Lavoya to open 31 locations in the Arabian Gulf region, including in Saudi…

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Clean Juice signs 100th franchise group

February 15, 2022

Charlotte-based Clean Juice's latest deal marks its 100th franchise ownership group. Glenn and Kathleen Leavitt of Idaho Falls, Idaho, are behind the deal and…

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PI∙RHO True Food launching franchising

February 15, 2022

PI∙RHO Grill, a fast casual concept based in Ottawa, Ontario, has launched a franchise expansion program. The Greek and Mediterranean restaurant, which allows…

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Mountain Mike's Pizza expands to Idaho

February 15, 2022

Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its first location in Idaho. The Meridian, Idaho, location is owned and operated by Gem State Pies, the franchise group that…

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Chipotle opens 3,000th unit

February 15, 2022

Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its 3,000th restaurant, according to a company press release.

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Pancheros adds Jersey location

February 14, 2022

Pancheros Mexican Grill is opening this week in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the Heritage Square Shopping Center at 1871 Marlton Pike East.

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Mici Italian has big plans for 2022

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Mici Italian has seven units in the Denver area. The company is poised for growth and has plans to double its size in 2022.

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LifeTime Cafe expanding in Dallas area

February 11, 2022

Life Time is opening its 10th unit in Frisco, Texas.

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Wayback opening 14th Texas unit

February 10, 2022

Wayback Burgers is opening a location in Allen, Texas at 380 E. Bethany Dr., making its 14th in Texas.

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Teriyaki Madness sells 100 units in 2021

February 10, 2022

Teriyaki Madness can't say it had a bad year. The Seattle-style teriyaki shop franchise wrapped up 2021 with 100 units sold among 31 first-time franchisees.

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