Franchising News & Media

Mici Handcrafted Italian entering franchise game

October 19, 2021

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a Denver-based fast casual concept, has begun its journey into franchising, inking a 30-unit deal in Phoenix, Arizona.

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GFG makes Philadelphia debut

October 19, 2021

Greek from Greece Cafe has opened its first franchise restaurant in Philadelphia, located at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University. This is the chain's…

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London's Island Poke opening 15th store

October 18, 2021

UK-based Island Poke is opening its 15th location this weekend in Richmond, which is in southwest London at 4 George St.

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Freshii buying online wellness retailer

October 14, 2021

Freshii is acquiring majority control of Natura Market ECommerce Inc., a Canadian online health and wellness retailer. Upon closing, it will have the right to…

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Wow Wow Lemonade headed to Texas

October 14, 2021

Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade is making its Texas debut later this year in the Bishop Arts District at 320 W. 8th St., in Dallas. The location, owned by Lakewood…

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Shawarma Press expanding in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma

October 14, 2021

Irving, Texas-based Shawarma Press Mediterranean Eatery & Cafe is opening 10 locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. The Lone Star State will see…

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Dickey's increases footprint, SSS in Q3

October 14, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue Pit spent Q3 expanding its footprint and growing sales, opening 16 locations, 14 of which were domestic and two were international. The…

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Shipley Do-Nuts adding 18 units in 2021

October 14, 2021

Shipley Do-Nuts is on track to add six locations over the next few months in its hometown of Houston and 18 overall across several states, CEO Clifton Rutledge…

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Fazoli's inks deals to open in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Dakota

October 13, 2021

Fazoli's President and CEO Carl Howard said that he's signed four franchise agreements with three new franchisees and one existing partner to open 10 locations…

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Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

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Killer Burger slaying in Idaho

October 13, 2021

Killer Burger, a Pacific Northwest burger brand, is opening Monday in Hayden, Idaho, in the Prairie Shopping Center, near the Albertsons and Rite Aid stores.

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Beyond Juicery + Eatery opens in Farmington

October 12, 2021

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is opening a location on Oct. 27 in Farmington, Michigan, at 33317 Grand River Ave., under the direction of Lindsay Pustulka.

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Slim Chickens nesting in Virginia

October 11, 2021

Alabama-based Slim Chickens has opened its first Virginia location at Liberty University in Lynchburg under the ownership of Louis Cambeletta and Duke Davis.

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BurgerFi buying Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

October 11, 2021

Florida-based BurgerFi International Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings from L Catterton for…

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Ziggi's Coffee enters Texas

October 11, 2021

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has opened its first Texas location. The shop, located at 1417 FM 1463 Road in Katy, features an indoor cafe as well as a…

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Shaka Bowl plans for growth, signs with franchise developer

October 8, 2021

Sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley opened their first Shaka Bowl, a Hawaiian-inspired fast casual healthy eatery in 2016 in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a menu…

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Chicken Salad Chick betting on drive-thru

October 8, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is reopening its relocated restaurant next week in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. After over five years of operating in Northcutt Plaza…

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BBQ Holdings adding Tahoe Joe's to expansion plans

October 7, 2021

BBQ Holdings, Inc., a multi-brand restaurant company behind Famous Dave's, Granite City Food and Brewery and Village Inn and Bakers Square, is adding Tahoe…

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Dwayne Wade, Udonis Haslem latest celebs to launch restaurant concept

October 7, 2021

NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are launching D. Wade Burgers and UD Wings in partnership with Hossein Kasmai of Combo Kitchen, which allows existing…

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Aloha Poke says hello to Houston

October 6, 2021

Aloha Poke Co., a fast casual concept serving sustainably sourced superfoods, has opened the first of 11 stores planned for the Houston metro market, according…

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