Franchising News & Media

Modern Market launching franchise strategy

July 22, 2021

In an effort to expand its 30-unit footprint, Modern Market Eatery is rolling out a franchising program.

Rachel's Kitchen adding 8th Las Vegas location

July 22, 2021

After a 1-year delay, thanks to COVID-19, Rachel's Kitchen is opening its eighth location next week at the Town Square Las Vegas Shopping Center, according to…

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Smoothie King's Q2 sales up 34%

July 22, 2021

After posting 18% same-store sales increase year-over-year in Q1, Smoothie King is back with an even better second quarter with a 34% same-store sales increase.

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Todd Stottlemyre's poke brand readies for national expansion

July 22, 2021

Koibito Poke, an Arizona-based concept co-founded by former MLB pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, has opened its newest location in Scottsdale debuting a new design…

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Chaia opening DC pop-up location

July 22, 2021

Chaia, a plant-based concept headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, has signed the lease for its third location, a pop-up shop slated to open this fall in the…

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Noodles & Co finally focusing on franchising: Why now?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

John Ramsay, the newly appointed VP of Franchise Sales at Noodles & Co., describes why the Colorado chain is leaning into franchising after 25 years.

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Clean Juice names NFL's Tim Tebow as brand ambassador

July 20, 2021

NFL tight end and former quarterback Tim Tebow is starring in Clean Juice's first national TV spot as well as in social media campaigns, point-of-purchase…

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Expansion plans soaring at Slim Chickens

July 19, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked 254 multi-unit franchise agreements and opened 17 stores since January.

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WaBa's latest location sports drive-thru, digital menu boards

July 19, 2021

WaBa Grill, which serves rice bowls, is opening its latest Orange County location in Tustin, California. It features a drive-thru and the brand's recently…

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Former teacher opening Milwaukee's 1st Cheba Hut

July 16, 2021

Milwaukee's first Cheba Hut is opening next week under the direction of local couple Heather Gawlitta and RC Huhn, who decided to open a business when Gawlitta…

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The Habit Burger adding drive-thru location

July 15, 2021

Owned by Yum Brands, The Habit Burger is opening a drive-thru location on July 22 in Richland, California. Located at 2831 Duportail St., the restaurant will…

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Capriotti’s adding 15 locations to Tampa Bay

July 15, 2021

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is adding 15 locations in Tampa Bay, Florida, thanks to a development agreement with Florida locals and franchisees Scott Crawford…

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Paris Baguette accelerating path to 1,000 US units

July 14, 2021

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global units with only 100 in the U.S., is ready to accelerate its stateside growth. Although 2020 was a year in which…

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Farmer Boys opening 100th unit

July 14, 2021

Farmer Boys, a Southern California-based fast casual burger concept, is opening its 100 location next month. The store, 7031 Kimball Ave., in Chino, marks the…

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The Dolly Llama inks first franchise deals

July 14, 2021

The Dolly Llama, a Los Angeles-based waffle and ice cream concept, has signed its first two franchise deals, which will bring one location to Tyler, Texas, as…

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Wing Boss flying solo

July 13, 2021

Wing Boss, a virtual pit-smoked wing concept created four months ago by Dickey's Restaurant Brands, is building a permanent nest, according to a company press…

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New Orleans welcoming second Chicken Salad Chick

July 13, 2021

Following its opening three months ago in Gonzales, Louisiana, Chicken Salad Chick is adding a second location to the New Orleans area — this time in Slidell…

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Family opens 4th Rush Bowls

July 13, 2021

Boulder Colorado-based Rush Bowls, which serves healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening this month in downtown Dallas at the Union office tower on 2300 N. Field…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos lands 12-unit deal

July 13, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is opening 12 locations in San Bernardino County, California, thanks to an agreement with locals Glen Elder and Thelma Lemus.

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Why you should give a cluck about Project Pollo

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Vegan entrepreneur Lucas Bradbury built his brand on bold flavors and bolder principles, including fair wages, sustainability and putting people over profit.

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