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Pizza Brands to Watch in 2026
Dominating the landscape is a shift toward “experiential” and “fusion” dining, where classic pepperoni is being challenged by global flavors like…
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Cold Stone Creamery seeks franchise opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama
December 18, 2025
Cold Stone Creamery is seeking to expand its presence in Birmingham, Alabama and its surrounding suburbs. The brand plans to open three to six stores in the…
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A&W Restaurants exploring Kansas City metro area franchising opportunities
December 17, 2025
A&W Restaurants plans to expand the brand's presence across Kansas City, Missouri, and into neighboring suburbs, according to a press release.
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HTeaO opens in San Antonio, Texas
December 15, 2025
HTeaO has opened a store in San Antonio, Texas. The shop is owned and operated by franchisees Anita Sustaita and Daniel Sustaita Sr. of SusTEAta, LLC, marking…
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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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