Franchising News

Big Chicken antes up in Vegas

May 2, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, has signed a franchise agreement with restaurateur Vincent Alba to open eight locations in the Las…

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El Pollo Loco signs Denver-area deal

May 2, 2022

El Pollo Loco Inc. has inked a multi-unit franchise agreement with Pikes Pollo Inc. to develop four restaurants in Denver's west side. The franchise group…

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Chicken Salad Chick expanding North Carolina presence

May 2, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its ninth location next week in North Carolina.

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The Habit opening drive-thru in Washington

April 29, 2022

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand owned by YUM Brands, is opening a drive-thru location Tuesday in Sammamish, Washington, at 62…

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Detroit Wing Company doubling footprint

April 29, 2022

Detroit Wing Company, which has nearly 20 locations in Michigan, has opened a store at 1831 Gratiot Ave., in Roseville, Michigan. Operated by first-time DWC…

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Freddy's expanding in Chicago

April 28, 2022

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed six multi-unit agreements to bring 64 locations to new and existing markets, including…

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Vegan BBQ joint opening NYC storefront

April 28, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, which has been selling vegan barbecue essentials online since 2020, is opening its first storefront next month in New York City, at 36 Lexington…

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Big Chicken setting the 'Moody'

April 27, 2022

Austin is about to satisfy the raging appetites of concertgoers and sports fans with the opening of Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken inside the Moody Center…

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Big Chicken coming to Ohio

April 27, 2022

Big Chicken, founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is entering Ohio, thanks to a deal with franchisees Steve Christensen, Reid Richards and Mike Craddick…

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Mutts Cantina breaking ground in Austin

April 27, 2022

Mutts Canine Cantina is building a restaurant in North Austin. Slated to open in the late summer months or early fall, the off-leash dog park with an outdoor…

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The Cumin Bowl debuting ghost kitchens

April 26, 2022

The Cumin Bowl, a Chicago-based brand owned by the Cumin Culinary Brands specializing in customizable Indian bowls, is serving diners in the Dallas-Fort Worth…

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit adding 8 U.S. locations in May

April 25, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, a fast casual concept serving Texas-style barbecue, continues to expand with eight planned openings in May, according to a company press…

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Hot Chikn Kitchn plans to open 200 locations

April 25, 2022

Hot Chikn Kitchn, a fast casual brand that serves up Nashville-style food kicked up with signature premium sauces, plans to add 200 more locations with…

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Hot Chikn Kitchn accepting cryptocurrency for franchise fees

April 22, 2022

Hot Chikn Kitchn, a fast casual brand that serves Nashville-style food, plans to open 200 locations by signing several franchise deals over the next three…

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Father-daughter duo opening Ike's in Denver

April 21, 2022

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has signed a lease for its first location in the Denver area, marking the brand's entry into the state of…

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Chicken Salad Chick opens 3rd Missouri location

April 20, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick has opened in Columbia, Missouri, marking its third restaurant in the state. Located at 300 Brickton Road and featuring a drive-thru and…

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Big Chicken making big waves in Florida

April 19, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken, which has over 150 locations in its franchise development pipeline, has added Florida and Arkansas to its list of states…

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Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom makes Florida debut

April 19, 2022

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom will open its first Florida location on May 3. The restaurant, in Brooksville, will be run by Rod and Cat Scott and…

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Chopt opening in Atlanta shopping district

April 18, 2022

Chopt Creative Salad Company, an NYC-based farm-to-fast-casual salad concept, is opening its fourth Atlanta-area restaurant next week in the Perimeter…

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Chicken Salad Chick hatching Atlanta location

April 18, 2022

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its reach across Atlanta with the opening of a restaurant in the Perimeter Marketplace shopping center at 4706 Ashwood Pkwy.…

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