Franchising News & Media

Former Astros pitcher adds to his Ike's Love & Sandwiches lineup

January 13, 2022

Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened its second Houston location (2518 A Rice Blvd) in partnership with Mark Appel, a former pitcher for the Houston Astros.

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Slim Chickens ends 2021 with 350 signed agreements

January 12, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens closed out 2021 by signing more development deals — 350 — than ever and also opened nearly 40 locations, including…

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Cheech creates ghost kitchen with 'stoners' in mind

January 12, 2022

Now that the recreational use of cannabis is legalized in 18 states, celebrity weed-enthusiast Cheech Marin, of "Cheech & Chong" fame has teamed up Chef…

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Voodoo Doughnut sets up shop in Washington

January 12, 2022

Portland's Voodoo Doughnut opened the doors this week to a shop in Vancouver, Washington, at 8203 NE Vancouver Mall Dr., marking the brand's 12th unit but…

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Dunkin' franchisees bringing Curry Up Now to North Carolina

January 11, 2022

San Francisco-based Curry Up Now has signed a multi-unit deal to open at least five Curry Up Now restaurants as well as its sister brand, Mortar and Pestle…

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Tropical Smoothie CEO: '2021 was best year yet'

January 11, 2022

Although many brands would say 2021 was one of its most challenging years, Tropical Smoothie Cafe isn't one of them.

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Juice It Up expanding California desert footprint

January 11, 2022

Juice It Up, a smoothie, açai bowl and raw juice chain, has opened its first location in Palmdale, California. Featuring the brand's fresh new store design…

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Raising Cane's opens 600th unit

January 11, 2022

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is opening its 600th location Tuesday in Corona, California, the company's second location in the area. The opening kicks of…

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District BBQ is 'Halal-certified'

January 10, 2022

The Washington D.C. metro now has a halal barbecue smokehouse, thanks to founder Ahmad Ashkar making the decision to make his fast casual brand, District BBQ…

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Azule Taqueria opening in NYC

January 10, 2022

A wave of tacos from Azule Cantina is hitting Manhattan's food scene this month bringing a beach-inspired Los Angeles vibe to the heart of Midtown.

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Slim Chickens hatches 150th store

January 10, 2022

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening its 150th restaurant this…

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The Habit making Massachusetts plans

January 10, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill is opening in Massachusetts, thanks to a deal with Adam Quinn, who owns several restaurant brands, including Dunkin.' Over the next few…

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Ike's Love & Sandwiches adds Orange County location

January 10, 2022

Ike's Love & Sandwiches added to its Orange Country roster last week when a store opened at 1835 Newport Blvd., in Costa Mesa, California.

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Noodles & Co signs 55-unit franchise deal

January 10, 2022

Warner Foods, which operates over 150 Jack in the Box, Black Bear Diner and Panera Bread restaurants, will add 55 Noodles & Co locations to its portfolio.

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Dave's Hot Chicken going to Kansas City

January 7, 2022

Dave's Hot Chicken, a Los Angeles-based street food concept, has inked a franchise agreement with brothers Dave, Curt, Mike and Gary Staab to open 1…

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Island Poke adds 2 London units

January 7, 2022

United Kingdom-based Island Poke opened two stores this week, bringing its Pacific flavors to London's North West Wembley Box Park at 18 Olympic Way in Wembley…

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The Habit Burger Grill opening home-state location

January 7, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, based in California, is opening a store in Ceres at 2900 E. Whitmore Ave.

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Dickey's debuts virtual chicken concept

January 7, 2022

Dickey's Restaurant Brands is bringing the Nashville heat with its latest virtual brand — Trailer Birds Hot Chicken. Available for pickup or delivery, Trailer…

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Rusty Taco signs deals with multi-concept franchisees

January 6, 2022

Rusty Taco, owned by Inspire Brands, has signed several multi-unit franchise agreements to expand its presence in Utah, Nevada, Virginia and Texas.

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Rush Bowls entering 3 markets

January 6, 2022

Rush Bowls, a fast casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl will enter Alabama, Florida and Louisiana in 2022. The stores making their…

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