Franchising News

Schmackary’s Cookies expanding to California

March 20, 2024

Since annoucing its franchising plans in May 2023, New York City-based Schmackary's has secured four agreements to add 13 units by 2025. The locations span…

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H&H Bagels signs 50th franchise

March 19, 2024

H&H Bagels, founded in 1972 in New York City, has signed franchise agreements for 50 locations as part of its nationwide expansion, slated to begin this…

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Jennifer Schuler named CEO of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

March 19, 2024

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, which has nearly 130 locations operated by 65 franchisees, has named Jennifer Schuler as CEO.

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Rock N Roll Sushi making Northwest Arkansas debut

March 19, 2024

Rock N Roll Sushi is about to take the stage with its first location in Northwest Arkansas.

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Wing Snob adding 100 units by 2025

March 18, 2024

Wing Snob is continuing expansion throughout the U.S. and Canada. Under the leadership of co-Founders Brian Shunia and Jack Mashini, the 40-unit chain opened…

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Hungry House, MegaBite merge to form BiteLabs

March 18, 2024

Hungry House, a New York-based fast casual restaurant platform, is merging with MegaBite, a Latin American delivery-focused restaurant platform, to create…

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Rachel's Kitchen taking on Texas

March 15, 2024

Construction is underway at the Lone Star's first Rachel's Kitchen, a Las Vegas-based eatery marking its inaugural Texas location in Frisco this spring at 362…

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Jeff's Bagel Run announces franchise plans

March 14, 2024

Jeff's Bagel Run, founded in 2021 in Florida, has launched a franchise program. The three-unit chain is gearing up to add five locations, said former…

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Starbird opening in Marina del Rey

March 12, 2024

Starbird is opening its 14th location in California and third in Los Angeles County on March 22 at 13161 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. To celebrate the…

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Potbelly expanding with 18 franchises

March 6, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has signed agreements with existing franchisees to open 18 locations in Florida, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina. The expansion is driven…

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Hawaiian Bros opens brick-and-mortar locations in Arizona

March 4, 2024

Belton, Missouri-founded Hawaiian Bros debuted its first two Arizona-based brick-and-mortar locations in Tucson and Glendale, Arizona, at 203 S. Wilmot Road…

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Sambazon rolling out franchising

February 29, 2024

California-based Sambazon, which serves acai bowls from eight cafes and is a key ingredient in bowls, smoothies and juices sold in over 30,000 retail…

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Oakberry driving growth with racecar driver-turned-franchisee

February 27, 2024

Oakberry has made its debut in Copenhagen, bringing acai bowls and smoothies to Denmark for the first time with the help of master franchisee Kevin Magnussen…

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Slim Chickens soaring into 2nd airport location

February 26, 2024

Slim Chickens landed its second airport location at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport, spearheaded by Northwest Arkansas Native Mike Philip, owner of…

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos adds to home state lineup

February 26, 2024

Bubbakoo's Burritos added a location last week in its home state of New Jersey, in Pennington. Owned by Joe Maglione, the restaurant is one of over 10…

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Houston TX Hot Chicken expanding in Utah

February 23, 2024

Houston TX Hot Chicken will have six locations in Utah by summer's end when it opens a store at 1085 E. Main St., in Lehi. HHC, which serves hot chicken…

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Zoup! rebrands to Z!EATS

February 22, 2024

Zoup!, a Michigan-based brand with nearly 70 units, is transforming to Z!EATS, introducing a menu that is not solely focused on soup along with a restaurant…

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Noodles & Co franchisee opens 16th store

February 21, 2024

Noodles & Co franchisee Little Deep Pasta, a subsidiary of restaurant management company Cultivate Solutions, has opened its 16th location, located in…

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Slim Chickens franchisee opening 10th location

February 20, 2024

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is continuing its Kentucky expansion with an opening next month in Owensboro at 3724 Frederica St., under the direction of the…

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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ expands food trucks in multiple states

February 19, 2024

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a fast casual franchise, plans to expand its food truck presence in New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee…

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