Franchising News & Media

Shake Shack signs deal to open 10 stores in Malaysia

January 6, 2022

Shake Shack Inc. is opening 10 locations between 2023 and 2031 in Malaysia through a licensing agreement with SPC Group, a global food company based in South…

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Koibito Poke signs 300-unit deal

January 5, 2022

Koibito Poke, a six-unit concept based in Arizona, has signed a franchise sales agreement with True Capital Partners LLC, which has committed to selling a…

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Johnny Rockets adds 3 locations in South America

January 5, 2022

Johnny Rockets has opened three locations in Brazil and Chile, which join multiple stores operating in South America in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, along with…

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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express making Florida debut

January 4, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, and 15 other restaurant concepts, is coming to Florida with a 10-store franchise development…

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Chick N Max signs 1st franchisee

January 4, 2022

Chick N Max, a fast casual franchise based in Wichita, is headed to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, after signing its first franchise agreement for three…

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Fajita Pete's opens 25th unit

January 3, 2022

Texas-based Fajita Pete's celebrated reaching its 25-location milestone last month with the opening of a location in Las Colinas, Texas.

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Bagel Boss making Jersey debut

January 3, 2022

New Jersey residents will no longer have to rely on "New York-Style bagels," according to Bagel Boss Founder Adam Rosner, who has tapped NJ residents Edward…

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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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