TikTok a powerful call-to-action tool for restaurant operators

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Three TikTok experts led a panel discussion on using the social media platform at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit in Kansas City.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani takes top honors at Pizza Marketplace Top 100 Movers & Shakers event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Slice House has awarded over 139 franchise agreements since the brand began franchising last year.

Checkers & Rally's franchisee has nearly 4 decades of experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Sam Chand owns 31 Checkers & Rally's locations. Finding real estate to accommodate a double drive-thru is his biggest challenge.

Bojangles to enter Phoenix

March 15, 2024

Bojangles has inked a multi-unit deal to bring 20 units to Phoenix, according to a press release.

Carl's Jr. opens first Florida unit

March 12, 2024

CKE Restaurants has opened the first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Florida with partner RSMG Holding LLC. The restaurant is in Doral, Florida, according to a press…

Smalls Sliders franchisees to bring 5 units to Kansas

March 12, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with development group Slidin' Thru ICT to open five units across Kansas, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza inks 4-unit deal for Idaho

March 11, 2024

Marco's Pizza has announced a development deal for four locations in Boise, Idaho. The move aims to fortify the brand's footprint in the northwest region…

Checkers & Rally's opens in Indianapolis

March 4, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a double drive-thru in Indianapolis at West 10th Street. It's co-owned by Fred Kaufman and Don Tharp, according to a press…

Del Taco expands in Alabama

February 29, 2024

Del Taco has opened a location in Opelika, Alabama. It's the third Del Taco restaurant for franchisee and Alabama native Clay Gullatt, according to a press…

Smalls Sliders hits 200 franchise units sold

February 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders has officially hit 200 locations in development. The brand launched franchising in May of 2023. The brand has units, called "cans," open across…

Smalls Sliders inks deal for 22 units in Arizona

February 20, 2024

Smalls Sliders has signed its largest multi-unit agreement with existing franchisee Purple Square Management (PSM) for 22 units, dubbed "Cans" by the brand…

Little Caesars efficient POD Program attractive to franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Little Caesars has launched a modular unit program that is eco-friendly and attractive to potential franchisees. The inaugural POD location in Keokuk, Iowa…

Taco John's opens 2nd Ohio restaurant

February 19, 2024

Taco John's has opened a location in Kettering, Ohio. It's the second in the state to be developed by Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.

Marble Slab Creamery to expand in Canada with 40-unit deal

February 12, 2024

Marble Slab Creamery has inked a deal to open 40 franchised locations throughout Canada in partnership with Canadian Ice Cream Company Inc., according to a…

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Smalls Sliders inks deal for Kansas City

February 8, 2024

Smalls Sliders has signed a franchise deal for Kansas City. The agreement will bring nine units to the area, according to a press release.

Philly Pretzel Factory to convert 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations in St. Louis

February 7, 2024

Philly Pretzel Factory will convert 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations throughout the St. Louis market to Philly Pretzel Factory locations within the next month…

Summit attendees supporting human trafficking relief org

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit attendees will work together for one hour to create over 2,000 hygiene kits stocked with necessities including…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks inks 5-unit deal for South Carolina

February 5, 2024

Georgia-based Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has announced a five-unit deal for South Carolina, marking the brand's second franchising deal in less than a month…

Domino's master franchisee in China opens 800th store

February 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., the Domino's Pizza master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special…