Franchising News & Media

Bojangles inks Virginia Beach franchise agreement

February 18, 2022

Bojangles has announced the signing of a multi-unit franchise development agreement to acquire five restaurants and develop an additional five in Virginia…

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Subway inks master franchise agreements in two countries

February 17, 2022

Subway has announced two international master franchise agreements, one in Thailand and one in the State of Kuwait, according to a press release.

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Taco John's to continue growth in 2022

February 16, 2022

Mexican QSR Taco John's signed its largest franchise deal in the brand's history during 2021 and is expecting to have a record year for openings in 2022…

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Taco Bell opens 100th store in Spain, plans international expansion

February 15, 2022

Taco Bell is celebrating the brand's 100th restaurant opening in Spain. Taco Bell opened its first restaurant outside the states in 1973, and in just the last…

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Rascal House's catering, delivery programs set it apart in crowded field

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Rascal House's concept is heavy on delivery and catering. Learn what sets the company apart in the QSR space and how the six-unit company plans to grow.

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Jeremiah's Italian Ice opens in Tallahassee, Florida

February 11, 2022

Jeremiah's Italian Ice has opened in Tallahassee, Florida. The store is owned and operated by Keith Paniucki, Blake Miles and Kyle Taylor, according to a press…

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Southern Classic Chicken looks to grow in 2022

February 8, 2022

Southern Classic Chicken has secured two development deals within the past year, bringing more locations throughout the southeastern U.S. The company has 1…

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Arby's inks master agreement for Saudi Arabia

January 31, 2022

Arby's has signed an exclusive development agreement with Shahia Foods Limited Company for expansion across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first restaurants…

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Jeremiah's to open on Florida's Space Coast

January 28, 2022

Jeremiah's Italian Ice will open in North Melbourne, Florida. The store is slated to open Feb. 8 under the helm of Randy and Shena Baez, and their daughter…

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Checkers & Rally's ends 2021 with 90 new units

January 28, 2022

Checkers & Rally's ended 2021 on a high note, having successfully executed 90 new units. Of those, 39 were attributed to existing franchisees and 51 units…

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Wetzels Pretzels opens in 2 Walmart locations

January 27, 2022

Wetzels Pretzels has opened locations inside Walmart stores in Henderson, Nevada and Bakersfield, California, according to a company press release.

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice continues Texas expansion

January 27, 2022

Jeremiah's Italian Ice has inked a deal for more than 50 locations across Texas with a majority focus on Dallas, Ft. Worth and Sherman, with its newest…

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Chick-fil-A opens at Gannon University

January 25, 2022

Chick-fil-A has opened at Gannon University in Eerie, Pennsylvania, according to a YourErie.com report. The Chick-fil-A opened Jan. 18, with a grand opening on…

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Tasty Chick’n acquires 90 KFC franchises

January 21, 2022

Tasty Chick'n LLC, owned by Triton Pacific Capital Partners, has acquired 90 franchised KFC restaurants across eight states, including 15 KFC/Taco Bell…

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Popeyes enters India

January 20, 2022

Popeyes and Jubilant Foodworks Limited have introduced the brand to Bangalore, India, according to a press release.

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Balance Point Capital announces investment in 35 Taco Bell stores

January 20, 2022

Balance Point Capital, in conjunction with its affiliated funds, Balance Point Capital Partners III, L.P. and Balance Point Capital Partners V, L.P., has…

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Wienerschnitzel inks deal for 20 restaurants in Arkansas

January 20, 2022

Wienerschnitzel has a development agreement with Tejas Dogs LLC to build 20 Wienerschnitzel restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next 12 years. There are…

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Del Taco opens Fresh Flex prototype in Orlando

January 20, 2022

Del Taco has opened its Fresh Flex prototype at 5260 US Hwy. 192 in Orlando, Florida. The move is part of the brand's "Menu of Venues" strategies, which allows…

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Taco Bell launches Taco Bell Business School

January 19, 2022

Taco Bell has launched the Taco Bell Business School in conjunction with the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence in partnership with the University of…

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Chick-Fil-A opens in Lynchburg, Virginia

January 18, 2022

The Chick-Fil-A in Candler's Crossing in Lynchburg, Virginia, opens today. The store moved from a drive-thru only location, according to a WSET report.

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