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Slim Chicken makes Utah debut
July 7, 2020
Slim Chickens opened its first Utah location Monday at 1250 E. State St., in Lehi. After meeting co-founders Tom Gordon and Greg Smart of Slim Chickens at a…
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Despite declining sales, Shake Shack resuming growth plans
July 7, 2020
Declining sales caused by COVID-19 and protests forcing some units to temporarily close, are no longer keeping Shake Shack Inc. from developing new locations…
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Waba Grill reveals new look
July 6, 2020
California's WaBa Grill, which serves healthy rice bowls, has debuted the brand's redesign in its latest store opening. Located near the Arts District, off…
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Captain D's largest franchisee adds to portfolio
July 6, 2020
Captain D's largest franchisee, Trident Holdings LLC, has opened its 39th location in nine states., located at 7798 Youree Dr., in Shreveport. Louisiana. The…
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Mici rolls out franchising program
July 2, 2020
In an effort to become a national brand, Mici Handcrafted Italian, a six-unit fast casual chain based in Denver, has rolled out a national franchise program.
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Dickey's expands Walmart partnership
July 2, 2020
As grocery store traffic and demand for canned goods continues to surge amid the pandemic, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has launched a line of at-home barbecue beans…
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Slim Chickens moving into Montana
July 1, 2020
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is expanding to Montana with existing multi-unit franchisee Mike Sartwell, who will eventually open four units in…
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The Halal Guys inks Western Canadian deal
July 1, 2020
New York City-based The Halal Guys is making its Western Canadian debut, bringing five locations to territories in Calgary, Canmore and Banff. This is the…
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Former Sudan refugee becomes Chicken Salad Chick franchisee
June 30, 2020
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding in Illinois with its newest restaurant in East Peoria.
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Dog Haus chef is brand's newest franchisee
June 30, 2020
Dog Haus Würstmacher Adam Gertler, who has been behind the brand's menu since 2013 and has hosted several Food Network shows, is Dog Haus' newest franchisee.
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BurgerFi to go public in $100M deal with OPES Acquisition
June 30, 2020
OPES Acquisition Corp., a Miami-based special purpose entity, has entered a $100 million deal to buy BurgerFi International and take the restaurant company…
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Shake Shack China fires up expansion plans
June 30, 2020
Shake Shack Inc's expansion plans in China are firing up thanks to licensee Maxim's Caterers Ltd. opening a minimum of 15 Shacks in South China by 2030…
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Fatburger, Buffalo's Express make Alaskan debut
June 29, 2020
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and Buffalo's Express, opened its first Alaska co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo's Express location Monday in…
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Super Bowl hero Tyree opens milestone Clean Juice location
June 29, 2020
Former New York Giants star David Tyree and his wife, Leilah, are opening Clean Juice's 100th location. Landon and Kat Eckles launched the concept four years…
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Pieology partners with Latin American company to develop Florida
June 29, 2020
California-based Pieology has partnered with Pizzarium LLC — comprised of Gorrin Group and Corporación Multifranquicas, which own international restaurants and…
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Dickey's upgrades franchisee website
June 26, 2020
Dallas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit has upgraded its franchisee website to offer more details to franchisees than the previous site. It's easier to navigate…
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Ono Hawaiian opening in Sacramento
June 25, 2020
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening its fifth Sacramento County location Friday in Sacramento, Calfornia, at 3660 Crocker Dr., Suite 100. The restaurant marks the…
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Slim Chickens expanding in Panama City
June 25, 2020
Slim Chickens is expanding it's Florida footprint with a 12-unit deal with Chris McMillan, a franchisee and former district supervisor for Sonic Drive-In. His…
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PizzaRev permanently closes California stores amid pandemic
June 24, 2020
PizzaRev has closed all but two of its stores in Los Angeles County, California, according to a report in the Los Angeles Daily News, but has not officially…
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Ike's opens third Vegas location
June 24, 2020
Ike's Love & Sandwiches, based in San Francisco, is opening its third Las Vegas location Wednesday at 4350 S. Durango.
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