Franchising News

Toastique debuting in NYC

September 18, 2024

Toastique, serving toast, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, espresso and coffee, is making its New York debut and adding a fourth New Jersey…

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Konala launches franchising opportunities

September 17, 2024

Konala, a healthy fast-food concept serving bowls and salads, plans to expand to 1,000 locations over the next 10 years through a franchise offering with the…

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Brix taking on 'The Big Easy'

September 12, 2024

Dallas-based Brix Holdings, which owns Orange Leaf and Clean Juice, is seeking franchisees to help the brands enter the New Orleans market.

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Cheba Hut franchisee rolling out 17th Colorado location

September 11, 2024

Cheba Hut is opening next week in Englewood, Colorado, marking the 17th Colorado location for franchisees David Timmons and Kyle Archer, who own Elevated Inc.

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Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos hits college campuses

September 10, 2024

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos, owned by Dog Haus, is feeding U.S. college students thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, a provider of foodservice and facilities…

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Gyro Republic opens 1st franchise

September 10, 2024

The first franchise of Gyro Republic, which serves New York City-style gyros, is open in Missouri City, Texas, at 23040 Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. Marking…

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Starbird nesting in Bay Area

September 9, 2024

Starbird is expanding its Bay Area with a Monday opening in Palo Alto. A Pleasanton location will come later this fall.

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Wings and Rings franchising fast casual chicken concept

September 4, 2024

Wings and Rings, an Ohio-based sports restaurant, is franchising Noble Chicken, opening the concept's first endcap location next year in Cincinnati. Noble has…

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Mindy's Munchies opening 1st franchised store

September 3, 2024

Mindy's Munchies, a New Jersey-based chocolate-covered dessert restaurant founded by former stay-at-home mom Mindy Mosca, is opening its first franchise store…

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Slim Chickens franchisee adding 12 units to portfolio

August 30, 2024

Slim Chickens has inked a deal with second-generation franchisee Slims Midwest, which owns 23 Arby's locations in Eastern Michigan, to open 12 locations in…

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Fazoli’s expands Georgia presence

August 30, 2024

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands opened its eighth Georgia location at 207 Bullsboro Dr., in Newnan.

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Le Macaron French Pastries taking on Colorado

August 30, 2024

Florida-based Le Macaron French Pastries is entering Denver just a few months after announcing that it was ready to expand across the U.S.

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Usher opens Dave's Hot Chicken

August 30, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has collaborated with entertainer Usher to open its first Georgia restaurant in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers. Usher, who…

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Papa Johns franchisee doubles down on fast casual burger concept

August 27, 2024

Portland, Oregon-based Killer Burger has signed a second six-unit agreement with Cascade Dining, which owns 26 Papa Johns and opened its first Killer last year…

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Honeygrow opens 4th Virginia location

August 26, 2024

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based chain serving stir-frys, salads and honeybars, opened Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia, marking the state's fourth location.

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Surf's Up tackling Soldier Field

August 26, 2024

Chicago-based Surf's Up has opened at Soldier Field, serving Southern-themed Gulf Fried Jumbo Shrimp and French fries in the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears.

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School's in session for Experiential Brands

August 26, 2024

Experiential Brands, a portfolio of fast casual restaurant concepts including The Original Hot Chicken, Flametown Burgers, INKED Tacos, and Pinsa Roman Pizza…

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The Great Greek propels franchising

August 23, 2024

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is reporting notable unit growth and sales increases for the first half of 2024. It opened seven restaurants in Q1 and Q2…

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Osmow's Shawarma expanding US footprint

August 23, 2024

Ontario, Canada-based Osmow's Shawarma, a Middle Eastern fast casual chain, is opening three stores over the next few weeks in Florida, Virginia and Michigan.

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Bad Ass Coffee brewing Colorado deal

August 22, 2024

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has signed a three-store agreement in Colorado with franchisee Bill Leary, a Denver native, who owns Jackson Hole Soda. The first…

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