Franchising News

Ellianos Coffee entering Mississippi

April 14, 2025

Ellianos Coffee, a 65-unit southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is opening in Mississippi, marking entry into its sixth state.

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Tacotarian rolling out franchise program

April 14, 2025

Tacotarian, a plant-based Mexican eatery known for serving vegan tacos, is launching a franchise program.

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Playa Bowls opens 300th location

April 10, 2025

New Jersey-based Playa Bowls, specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, juices and cold brew, celebrated its 300th opening on March 29 in Atlanta's Buckhead…

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Charles Watson takes the lead at Smalls Sliders

April 9, 2025

Charles Watson is trading smoothies for sliders; the former Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO is filling the same role for Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders.

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop serving Yankee fans

April 9, 2025

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop has joined Yankee Stadium's culinary concession scene as part of a partnership with the New York Yankees and Legends Hospitality. It…

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Chicken Salad Chick franchisees adding Vicious Biscuit to portfolio

April 9, 2025

Savannah, Georgia-based Savannah Biscuit, owned by Kelly and Tim Paslawski, is bringing Vicious Biscuit to the Peach State.

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Doner Shack expands in Glasgow with multi-unit franchise deal

April 3, 2025

Doner Shack is expanding its footprint in Scotland with a three-unit franchise deal with Abrar Khaliq.

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FAT Brands accepting cryptocurrency for franchisee royalty payments

April 2, 2025

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns 2,300 locations of Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks, Fazoli's and 13 other restaurant…

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Ike's making waves in Hawaii

March 31, 2025

San Francisco-based Ike's Love & Sandwiches has opened a beachfront location in Kona, Hawaii.

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The Gyro Project opening 1st Manhattan location

March 28, 2025

The Gyro Project, which serves Greek street food with a contemporary twist, is opening its first Manhattan restaurant next month on the Upper West Side at the…

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Cilantro Taco Grill opening 110 units in 4 states

March 25, 2025

Cilantro Taco Grill is set to open outside Chicagoland for the first time in April 2025, following its first franchise opening in November.

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SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago

March 25, 2025

Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…

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Big Dave's enters South Carolina

March 24, 2025

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks opened last week in Columbia, South Carolina, at 942-B Harden St., in Columbia's Five Points. Established in 2014 by West Philadelphia…

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Black Rock Coffee Bar opening in Phoenix

March 24, 2025

Portland, Oregon-based Black Rock Coffee Bar is continuing its growth in Arizona with an opening next week at 29751 N. El Mirage Road in Peoria, Arizona…

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Pepper Lunch taking on Hawaii

March 24, 2025

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese fast-casual concept with over 500 locations in 17 countries is expanding into Hawaii. NIKU LLC, led by local entrepreneurs Sean and…

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Fajita Pete’s targeting midsize cities

March 20, 2025

Fajita Pete's, a 31-unit Tex-Mex catering and delivery restaurant concept, is opening next week in Wichita Falls, Texas.

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&pizza launches franchising

March 20, 2025

&pizza has begun franchising, according to a press release.

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Toastique opening in Texas

March 20, 2025

Toastique, a gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar founded in 2018, in Washington D.C., is opening in Laredo, Texas, at 1119 Fenwick Drive Suite.

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Dickey's opens full-service location in Philippines

March 19, 2025

Dickey's Barbecue Pit has landed in Manila, Philippines, opening its first location inside Parqal Mall near City of Dreams. The two-story restaurant seats 9…

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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream scoops into franchising

March 19, 2025

After opening its first franchised location in Omaha, Kansas City's Betty Rae's Ice Cream is targeting St. Louis, Nashville, Denver, Oklahoma City, Tulsa…

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