Franchising News & Media

Wetzel's Pretzels continues expansion with Utah Walmart location

December 12, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened in a Walmart in American Fork, Utah. It's the fifth Wetzel's bakery in the state, according to a press release.

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How a Mooyah franchisee moved into chicken with Layne's Chicken Fingers

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

After tapping out the Madison, Wisconsin area with a burger concept, Lucas Bergeson, along with his family and a partner, brought Layne's Chicken Fingers to…

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Little Caesars launches at University of Kansas

December 9, 2025

Little Caesars has debuts at the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Jayhawks basketball and volleyball teams. It includes dedicated…

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Checkers & Rally's enters Massachusetts

December 9, 2025

Checkers & Rally's is entering Massachusetts with a location in Worcester at 99 Gold Star Blvd., according to a press release.

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Topsail Steamer founder sharing tips, advice at Founderology Growth Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The Founderology Growth Summit session, “Beyond the Tank: What Appearing on Shark Tank Taught Me About Business, Branding & Bold Moves,” features Danielle…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens inside Indiana Walmart

December 3, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its second bakery in the Merrillville, Indiana area. Located inside a Walmart, the brand is continuing its development in the…

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Dirty Dough owner succeeds on transparency, great cookies

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant Operator Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Bennet Maxwell, owner of Dirty Dough, about the cookie brand's launch and what keeps it successful.

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HTeaO to open Roanoke, Texas store

November 20, 2025

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, will open a store in Roanoke, Texas, on Nov. 25, according to a press release.

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From café to national movement: Clean Eatz Founders on scaling wellness without losing heart

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Clean Eatz is a franchise co-founded by Don and Evonne Varady that solves the time vs. health dilemma by offering convenient, macro-balanced meals, from…

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Wetzel's Pretzels rolls into Romeoville, Illinois Walmart

November 13, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its ninth bakery in the Chicago Metro Bakery. The store is located in the Walmart at 420 N. Weber Road, according to a press…

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Hungry Howie's differentiates itself with flavored crust, fresh dough, ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

VP of Public Relations Jennifer Jackson discusses the Hungry Howie's pizza brand's strategic marketing and operational planning, including cross-functional…

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Barry Bagels expands with major deal in Texas, uses hub-and-spoke model for growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Barry Bagels' history dates back to 1972. Today, the brand has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio,

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens Walmart bakery in Sacramento

November 4, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its 10th bakery in the Sacramento Metro area. This location is situated inside the Walmart at 6051 Florin Road, according to a…

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How franchising will take Jollibee to the next level in the US

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

The Philippines-based fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its popular fried chicken, is successfully overcoming its low U.S. brand awareness and crowded market…

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Great American Cookies opens location in Mississippi

October 24, 2025

Great American Cookies is broadening its presence in Mississippi with an opening in Hattiesburg. The state currently has 10 locations, according to a press…

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Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery inks deal for Iraq

October 23, 2025

FAT Brands has signed a deal to open 10 co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies co-branded units across Iraq over the next five years.

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Taco John's inks agreement for Casper, Wyoming

October 22, 2025

Mexican QSR Taco John's has signed a franchise agreement in Casper, Wyoming. The restaurant is slated to open in the spring of 2026 and is under the helm of…

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Toppers Pizza returns to West Allis, Wisconsin after closing location in May

October 21, 2025

Toppers Pizza has reopened in West Allis, Wisconsin after closing the brand's previous location in the town in May. A grand opening celebration will be held…

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Wienerschnitzel expands in Phoenix area

October 20, 2025

Wienerschnitzel has opened a restaurant in Surprise, Arizona in the Phoenix area. This marks the third Arizona Wienerschnitzel/Hamburger Stand for the…

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Krispy Kreme opens 1st store in Spain; plans openings in Brazil, Uzbekistan

October 17, 2025

Krispy Kreme has continued its international growth with the opening of its first Hot Light Theater Shop in Madrid, Spain on Oct. 2 through a minority interest…

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