Franchising News

The Red Chickz expanding California footprint

May 16, 2025

Nashville hot chicken chain The Red Chickz is bringing its spicy offerings to Bakersfield, California, through a three-unit franchise agreement with Gurdish…

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Father-daughter duo bringing Dog Haus to Louisiana

May 16, 2025

Dog Haus is expanding into Louisiana, thanks to an agreement with the father-daughter team of Gregg Strasburger and Erin LeDoux to open three locations.

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Bobby's Burgers signs multi-unit deal for Arizona

May 14, 2025

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay will expand its Arizona presence with a multi-unit franchise agreement to open restaurants in Maricopa County.

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Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth

May 14, 2025

Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast-casual chain known for its Asian-inspired bowls, opened its first international location last week in El Salvador.

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf lands at Utah airport

May 13, 2025

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has opened a location at Salt Lake City International Airport, marking its 23rd airport cafe across seven major U.S. hubs.

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls growing European presence

May 13, 2025

After making its European debut last year in Milan, Italy, Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls is rolling out 100 locations over the next eight years to Italy…

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Brothers opening Currito in home state

May 6, 2025

Currito, known for its globally inspired menu, is making its Maineville, Cincinnati, debut. The restaurant, located at 6400 S. State Route 48, opens Wednesday…

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Ooo la la: Buffalo’s Cafe taking fast casual model to France

May 6, 2025

Buffalo's Cafe, owned by FAT Brands, is expanding to France via a fast casual model in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE, opening 10 units in the…

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CityBird hatches franchising expansion plans

May 6, 2025

After reporting a 4.3% increase in visits year-over-year in Q3, CityBird is seeking franchise partners to support its national growth, focusing on the Midwest…

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Doner Shack doubling down in Nevada

May 1, 2025

Berlin-based Doner Shack is making U.S. growth moves, scoring a multi-unit deal with Floridian Kaushal Patel to open in Florida and welcoming a second…

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Birdcall making Red Rocks debut

April 28, 2025

Birdcall, a Denver-based fast casual, is serving guests at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Located near the south entrance ramp, it will be open…

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Madras Dosa opening at 30 Rock

April 25, 2025

South Indian restaurant Madras Dosa Co. is opening its third New York City location at Rockefeller Center. Opening Friday, the restaurant will serve as the…

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Houston TX Hot Chicken opening 25th location

April 25, 2025

Houston TX Hot Chicken is opening its 25th location in Texas at 1177 University Dr., in Brazos County's College Station.

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PrimoHoagies opens at PNC Field

April 23, 2025

Philadelphia-based PrimoHoagies is now serving baseball fans at PNC Field, the 10,000-seat home of the minor league team, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

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Alaska Airlines serving Evergreen's plant-based bowl

April 22, 2025

By month's end, Alaska Airlines passengers sitting in the main cabin will have access to a plant-based and gluten-free dish — The Best Laid Plants — from…

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Scooter's signs 10 franchisees in Q1

April 21, 2025

Scooter's Coffee is celebrating a successful first quarter in franchise development, signing over 10 franchise agreements to develop 15 locations in Tennessee…

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Angry Chickz coming in hot with Houston debut

April 21, 2025

Los Angeles-based Angry Chickz is opening its first Texas location Friday at 18207 Egret Bay Blvd., in Webster, a short drive from the bustling Clear Lake area…

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Caribou Coffee opening Georgia locations

April 18, 2025

Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee is adding up to eight coffeehouses in the Atlanta area in Griffin, Athens, Woodstock, Smyrna, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Augusta…

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Curry Up Now opening in Tennessee

April 17, 2025

Curry Up Now has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Harsh and Vimal Patel to expand to Tennessee, opening the first location by year's end in Smyrna.

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Former meteorologist opening 10 Brooklyn Water Bagels

April 16, 2025

Brooklyn Water Bagel has opened two locations in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Although one is a corporate store, the second is franchised by Dean Tendrich, a…

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