Franchising News & Media

East Coast Wings + Grill doubles down on fast casual model

November 3, 2021

After testing a smaller store design in multiple locations, East Coast Wings + Grill, a casual dining chain based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is…

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Former Sizzling Platter CEO becomes Slim Chickens franchisee

November 3, 2021

Slim Chickens will bring multiple locations to cities throughout Idaho and Oregon under an agreement with Ted Morton, a multi-unit restaurant operator, who…

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Aloha Poke expanding into Atlanta

November 2, 2021

Chicago-based Aloha Poke Co. will enter the Atlanta market via franchisee Randy Elias, who owns several Moe's Southwest Grills in Acworth and Cartersville.

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Cousins Subs buys 6 units from franchisee

November 2, 2021

Six Cousins Subs in Brookfield, New Berlin, Pewaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin, are now company-owned thanks to franchise partners Jim and Leah Valentine selling…

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Curry Up Now finally opening after pandemic-related delays

November 2, 2021

Curry Up Now is opening in San Ramon, California, at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road in City Center Bishop Ranch. The restaurant also features the chain's fourth…

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Rush Bowls inks Denver deal

November 2, 2021

Rush Bowls is continuing its national expansion with a three-unit deal for the Denver area within the next four years. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Ian and…

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FAT Brands acquiring Fazoli's for $130M

November 2, 2021

Lol Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc. has agreed to acquire Fazoli's for $130 million from Sentinel Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close by…

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Muscle Maker Grill signs 40-unit deal for Saudi Arabia

November 1, 2021

Muscle Maker Inc, the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Pokemoto and SuperFit Foods, has inked an agreement to open 40 units in the Kingdom of Saudi…

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Pie Five Pizza opens in Danville, Virginia

November 1, 2021

Pie Five Pizza has opened in Danville, Virginia. The =unit is located at 114 Sandy Court and is locally owned and operated by local entrepreneur Paresh Suthar…

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Main Squeeze adding to Houston footprint

October 29, 2021

New Orleans-based Main Squeeze Juice Co. is adding a 10th location to the Houston area on Nov. 5, when it opens in Montgomery at 15260, Highway 105 W., Suite…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe offering collagen as smoothie ingredient

October 29, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe has added Vital Proteins collagen to its list of supplements that guests may add to smoothies. The unflavored supplement powder contains…

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Rise Southern Biscuits making California debut

October 27, 2021

Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken is coming soon to California thanks to a franchise deal with Bill Propster, an industry veteran who built his…

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Island Fin Poke continues Florida expansion

October 27, 2021

Island Fin Poke is opening its latest Florida location next month in Trinity at 3198 Redeemer Way under the direction of Jeff and Brenda Sproat and their son…

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NRD Capital forms Experiential Brands, names Paul Damico CEO

October 27, 2021

NRD Capital has acquired Fuzzy's Taco shop as the anchor of its newly formed platform, Experiential Brands, which plans to buy other experiential brands in the…

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Erbert & Gerbert’s primed for growth with tech, store upgrades

October 27, 2021

Erbert & Gerbert's, a 33-year-old sandwich and soup concept based in the Midwest, has reported double-digit growth through the summer thanks to a refocused…

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Billy Sims expanding burger joint

October 27, 2021

Heisman Trophy winner and barbecue restaurateur Billy Sims is tackling the burger business, opening Billy Sims Burger at 1941 S. Yale Ave., in Tulsa, according…

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Wayback taking on Asia

October 26, 2021

Wayback Burgers has signed a deal with WB Burgers Asia Inc., a publicly traded holding company of WB Burgers Japan Co., to open 60 Wayback locations within 2…

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Shake Shack concluding 'Now Serving' with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson

October 25, 2021

To conclude its Now Serving chef series, Shake Shack joined forces with Fieldtrip Chef JJ Johnson to create the Little J's Burger and Curry Crunch Fries, with…

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COVID-19 forces Soupergirl to close cafes, embrace retail

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although COVID-19 forced Soupergirl to close its two cafes, the mother-daughter duo behind the Washington D.C. company is doubling its revenue in 2022 thanks…

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Everbowl expanding Knoxville presence

October 25, 2021

Southern California-based Everbowl will have two locations in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the end of the month. One opened on Oct. 1 at 4481 Kingston Pike in…

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