Franchising News

Capriotti's launches '50-50-50' franchise incentive program

February 16, 2026

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is marking its 50th anniversary with a major expansion push and a new incentive program for franchise partners following a year of…

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The Melt doubling in Southern California

February 16, 2026

The Melt, known for its "World's Meltiest Burger," is open eight Southern California locations in 2026, more than doubling its footprint in the region.

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Currito opening 11 locations in 2026

February 11, 2026

Currito, known for globally inspired bowls and smoothies, is entering 2026 with significant momentum following a year of record franchise sales and operational…

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DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go opening 1st campus location

February 9, 2026

Gator Nation is getting a fresh taste of Italy when DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go celebrates the opening of its newest U.S. franchise on Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Bambu debuts 1st Walmart location in Batavia

February 9, 2026

Shoppers at the Batavia, Illinois, Walmart may pair their grocery runs with handcrafted boba and Vietnamese coffee.

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Rotolo's Craft & Crust opens 7th restaurant in Texas

February 6, 2026

Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Willow Park, Texas. The Louisiana-brand's newest restaurant is under the helm of franchisees Matt and…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Gilbert, Arizona

February 3, 2026

Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open a location in Gilbert, Arizona. It will be the first in the state, according to a press…

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Boulder

February 2, 2026

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Boulder, Colorado, according to a press release.

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Captain D's expands UK presence

January 26, 2026

Captain D's is doubling down on its British expansion, opening its second U.K. location in Kent following what executives describe as an "exceptional…

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Freddy’s adding 118 restaurants to US, Canada

January 20, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closed 2025 with record-breaking growth, signing 22 multi-unit development agreements to add 118 restaurants across…

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Massachusetts welcomes Big Chicken

January 9, 2026

Big Chicken, the fast casual restaurant chain founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, opened its newest Massachusetts location Friday at the Wrentham…

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Pokeworks growing in Florida

January 5, 2026

Pokeworks is expanding its footprint in Florida, with a goal of opening 10 locations across the state over the next three years.

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Parlor Doughnuts opens 100th location

January 2, 2026

Parlor Doughnuts reached a company milestone this week with the opening of its 100th location, marking the brand's transition from a regional Indiana shop to a…

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Cold Stone expanding Alabama footprint

December 24, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery is expanding in Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding suburbs, with the goal of opening three to six stores over the next three years.

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Barrio Burrito Bar opens in Delaware

December 23, 2025

Canada-born Barrio Burrito Bar has opened in Delaware, marking the latest expansion for the Tex-Mex franchise.

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Teriyaki Madness makes Fresno debut

December 22, 2025

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness opened its first Fresno, California, location last wee, marking the Seattle-style teriyaki brand's 26 location in the state.

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See & Be Kitchen launches competition to find 1st franchisee

December 16, 2025

A Catskills-based artisan bakery is taking an unconventional approach to its expansion, launching an eight-week competition to select its first franchise owner.

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Jimmy John's expanding in Canada

December 15, 2025

Jimmy John's is open its newest location this week in Toronto's entertainment district.

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Rock N’ Roll Sushi expands in home state

December 15, 2025

Rock N' Roll Sushi, the Mobile, Alabama-founded dining concept known for its American-style rolls and loud atmosphere, expanded its footprint in its home state…

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Captain D's makes New York debut

December 15, 2025

Nashville-based Captain D's has officially entered the Northeast market, opening its first New York location in the Bronx on Dec. 8.

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