Odd Burger to open 2 Ontario locations

October 28, 2021

Odd Burger will open two locations in Ontario in early 2022, according to a press release.

Tim Hortons opens 300th coffee shop in China

October 27, 2021

TH International China has has opened its 300th Tim Hortons coffee shop in China, according to a press release.

DQ Grill & Chill opening in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

October 27, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corporation's DQ Grill & Chill will open a store in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Oct. 30 at 949 N. Roselle Road. The store is…

Jack in the Box awards 7 development deals in Q4

October 26, 2021

Jack in the Box has awarded seven development agreements in Q4 2021 to open 47 restaurants.

Dairy Queen opens in Bloomington, Minnesota

October 26, 2021

Dairy Queen has opened a location in Bloomington, Minnesota. The store will host a community event Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The location is operated by…

A&W opens in c-store space in Hot Springs, Arkansas

October 26, 2021

A&W Restaurants has added another location to its convenience store footprint with a unit in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Located in a small strip center that…

Deputy launches shift worker engagement feature

Helping managers understand how teams are feeling.

FranConnect, FranNet partner up

October 25, 2021

FranConnect and FranNet are teaming up in a partnership that will allow them to harness the power of their respective specialties in an effort to empower…

Plant Power Fast Food opens in Las Vegas

October 21, 2021

Plant Power Fast Food has opened a flagship Las Vegas location, according to a press release.

A&W enters last quarter of 2021 with 15 commitments

October 15, 2021

A&W received commitments for more than 15 restaurants this year, putting the brand on track to reach its 2021 franchise sales goal of 20 new restaurants by…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open in Gainesville, Florida

October 14, 2021

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is scheduled to open Oct. 26 in Gainesville, Florida. The store will be located at 3232 SW 35th Blvd. in Butler Plaza and is owned by…

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

Roy Rogers to expand to Greater Cincinnati

October 12, 2021

Western-themed quick-service chain Roy Rogers will expand into Greater Cincinnati with a partnership with One Holland Corp. The restaurant group will open 1…

Southern Classic Chicken’s recipe for success: Longevity, pricing and big focus on taste

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Southern Classic Chicken has a "cult-like" following in Louisiana. Managing Director Tom O'Keefe explains how the company's taste profile and longevity have…

Popeyes planning Virginia, Connecticut locations

September 30, 2021

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is planning stores in Ashburn, Virginia, and Meriden, Connecticut, according to reports. The Burn reports a Popeyes is coming to the…

Sankranti bringing flavors of India to Atlanta area

September 29, 2021

Restaurateur Srinivasa Nimmagadda "Nimms," hoping to make Indian cuisine more mainstream, will open Sankranti, his new fast casual Indian concept in Dunwoody…

Krystal opens first franchise location in 15 years

September 27, 2021

Atlanta-based Krystal Restaurants LLC will open its first franchised location in 15 years. The new location will be located at 1624 Veterans Blvd. in Dublin…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

5 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Spend

Marketing is too important to be an afterthought. The money a brand spends on those efforts should be one of the best investments they make.

Multi-unit franchisees to re-introduce A&W to Arnold, Missouri

September 23, 2021

A&W is returning to Arnold, Missouri. With plans to open by mid-October, the new location will be owned by Jim Sprick and Jim Sill. The pair previously…