Franchising News & Media

Freebirds flying into northeast Houston this fall

August 5, 2021

Freebirds World Burrito, a fast casual restaurant serving customizable burritos, bowls, grilled meats and salads, will open in the Kingwood community in…

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Operation: Falafel opens first NYC location

August 5, 2021

AWJ Investments has opened Operation: Falafel's first international location in New York City, at 232 7th Avenue in Chelsea, Manhattan, according to a company…

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Noodles and Co Q2 revenues jump, still miss estimates

August 4, 2021

Although Noodles & Co reported a 57% increase in Q2 revenue to $125.6 million, the Colorado-based chain posted quarterly earnings of 10 cents per share…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos plans 9-unit expansion in Southern California

August 4, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, a taquito-focused franchise, is rolling out a nine-unit development deal in Southern California, according to a company press release.

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Cheba Hut lands in Baton Rouge

August 4, 2021

Cheba Hut, a marijuana-inspired sandwich franchise, will open a location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Aug. 9, according to a company press release.

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Existing El Pollo Loco franchisee to build 9 locations

August 4, 2021

El Pollo Loco Inc. is making good on its plans to expand throughout the Western United States, recently inking a multi-unit agreement with TWS Restaurant…

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Odd Burger opening in London, Ontario

August 3, 2021

Odd Burger, a vegan fast-food chain, is opening its fourth location in London, Ontario. Located at 645 Commissioners Road East, the restaurant brings the…

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Noodles & Co launching 'free delivery Mondays'

August 3, 2021

Noodles & Company is making back-to-the-office, back-to-school and "back-to-putting-on-real-pants" a little easier with free delivery for all guests every…

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Besties opening Capriotti's in Tulsa

August 3, 2021

Friends and Oklahoma natives, Stan Swyden and Glen Bawcum, have taken their 35-year friendship to the next level by becoming partners and opening a Capriotti's…

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The Habit opening Santa Ana location

August 3, 2021

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based fast casual concept owned by Yum Brands, is opening a location Thursday in Santa Ana at 2640 S. Bristol St.

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Freebirds kicking off expansion plans with Texas openings

August 2, 2021

Texas-based Freebirds is opening this fall in Spring, Texas, as well as this winter in Dripping Springs, Texas, adding to the chain's 55 units in the Lone Star…

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NYC restaurateurs create 2nd plant-based concept

August 2, 2021

Craig Cochran and Michael Pease, known for creating Terri — one of New York City's first fast casual plant-based restaurants — are bringing the city another…

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Barbados welcomes first Starbucks

August 2, 2021

Starbucks has arrived in Barbados, as a result of a partnership between the coffee giant and Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited, a consortium led by…

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Wing It On! flies into Raleigh-Durham

July 30, 2021

Wing It On!, a New England-based fast casual wing restaurant known for its fresh wings 'n wiches, has signed an agreement with franchisee Evgeny Gonokhin to…

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Blaze Pizza blazing multi-unit franchise trails

July 30, 2021

Blaze Pizza is growing its footprint in Southern California and Alaska with multi-unit franchise deals.

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Mighty Quinn's Barbeque receives investment to fuel growth

July 30, 2021

New York-based Mighty Quinn's Barbeque has received an investment from the investment firm, Bolt Ventures, to help it expand.

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German Doner Kebab opening first Toronto location

July 29, 2021

German Doner Kebab will open a flagship restaurant in downtown Toronto, expanding its growth in Canada, according to a company press release.

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Slim Chickens keeps hatching, opens 5th Tennessee location

July 29, 2021

Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise in the "better chicken" segment, has opened its fifth Tennessee location, according to a press release.

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Why vampires, secret agents are taking delivery gigs

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Josh Sugarman, chief experience officer and founder of Codename Burg3r and Vampire (dot) Pizza, describes his concepts as "an entirely new type of restaurant…

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Veggie Grill adds 30th location

July 29, 2021

The 30th Veggie Grill opened Thursday in West Hollywood at 7917 Sunset Blvd.

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