Franchising News & Media

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states

August 1, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders sells out development in 6 states

July 31, 2024

Smalls Sliders has sold out its initial phase development in six states, according to a press release.

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Pizza Hut franchisee could close more than 140 stores

July 24, 2024

A large Pizza Hut franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid a financial dispute with the brand's parent company and EYM Group. EYM Group operates…

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Layne's Chicken Fingers finds success with various models

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Layne's has seen consistent store sales with various real estate models. Eric Reed, the brand's chief development officer, explores how different models can…

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Little Caesars franchisee enjoys benefits of franchise system

July 18, 2024

Little Caesars franchisee Tara Charters has been running two stores in Canada for over a decade. She says the franchise system offers benefits that are hard to…

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to enter Georgia

July 17, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has inked an 18-unit deal with franchisees Alvin Shah, Shahid Panjwani and Seth Bickle to open in the Atlanta, Georgia area. The first…

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Popeyes plans New Zealand expansion with $25M investment

July 15, 2024

Louisiana-style fried chicken chain Popeyes announced plans to enter the New Zealand market with a $25 million investment, opening 10 stores and creating 15…

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6 steps to opening a food business

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Opening a food business requires specialized equipment, hiring a staff, securing funding and more. Check out these six steps to opening a QSR.

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands Michigan footprint

July 11, 2024

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has opened a restaurant in Roseville, Michigan, according to a press release.

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Franchisees open 1st Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in Georgia

July 9, 2024

Troy and Nancy Akers have opened a Wetzel's Pretzels food truck in August, Georgia, according to a press release.

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Jack in the Box to return to Chicago with 8 planned units

July 8, 2024

Jack in the Box will return to the Chicago market as part of an eight-unit strategic market plan. The brand has identified more than 125 potential trade area…

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Del Taco opens 1st location in Virginia

July 8, 2024

Del Taco has opened its first location in Virginia. The restaurant uses the brand's Fresh Flex layout with a modernized design and innovative layout, according…

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Stoner's Pizza Joint franchisees to open 9 locations

July 8, 2024

Stoner's Pizza Joint has inked deals with four new franchisees, two in Texas and two in Florida. The Texas franchisees plan to open locations in Killeen, San…

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Golden Chick opens 100th store in Dallas-Fort Worth region

July 2, 2024

Golden Chick has opened its 100th restaurant in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. It is located in Fort Worth and is owned and operated by franchisee Keaton Mata…

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RBI to increase China presence with acquisition of Popeyes China, investment in Tims China

July 1, 2024

Restaurant Brands International Inc. will expand its presence in China through the acquisition of Popeyes China and a co-investment in Tims China, according to…

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Domino's Pizza franchisee opens 900th store in China

July 1, 2024

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

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Whataburger franchisee inks deal to open 25 Layne's Chicken Fingers locations

July 1, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers has inked a deal with Whataburger franchisee Taylor Thomas to open 25 units across East Texas, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders to enter Colorado

June 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest deal, taking the brand into Colorado. This marks the 18th state for the slider brand, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza opens 1st location in Mexico

June 27, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its first location in Mexico. The unit is franchised and is located in the Polanco neighborhood in Anzures. The store is part of a…

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