KFC to acquire 218 franchised units in UK, Ireland

December 7, 2023

KFC will acquire 218 franchised restaurants owned by EG Group in the U.K. and Ireland, according to a press release.

Wienerschnitzel opens in Ecuador, Chile

December 7, 2023

Wienerschnitzel will open its first international locations in Ecuador and Chile Dec. 9 and 10, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's continues Arizona expansion

December 6, 2023

Checkers & Rally's has expanded across Arizona markets with a number of existing operators, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Los Angeles County

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Norwalk, Continuing Southern California Growth

Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Capriotti's Operator

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional who has navigated the challenges and triumphs of multi-unit franchise ownership. Whether…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Ninth State and Continues Growing National Footprint

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Expands in the Pacific Northwest with 10-Unit Development Deal in Washington

Wetzel's Pretzels expands Canadian footprint with Toronto store

November 30, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location in Toronto's Union Station, according to a press release.

Golden Chick opens 2 restaurants in November

November 29, 2023

Golden Chick has expanded its Texas footprint with two openings in November. The brand opened restaurants in Fort Worth and Houston, marking its 16th and 17th…

Mountain Mike’s Proudly Enters Eighth State With Colorado Opening in Parker

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 300 Restaurants in Operation and Continues Strategic National Expansion

Webinar to explore multi-unit franchising

November 20, 2023

The upcoming webinar, "Mastering Multi-Unit Franchise Success: Insights from a Seasoned Operator," scheduled for Dec. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. EST, promises to be a…

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Donatos Pizza inks deals for Louisville, Orlando

November 17, 2023

Donatos Pizza has announced two development deals for Louisville, Kentucky and Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

Papa Johns senior VP of development talks growth, sales increases

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Papa Johns new store openings have been the best the brand has experienced in the past five years. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the company's new SVP of…

Smalls Sliders inks 5-unit deal for West Texas

November 15, 2023

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with ARJH Encore LP LLC for five restaurants — dubbed "cans"— in West Texas. The deal marks the brand's fourth agreement…

Taco John's expands presence in Wisconsin

November 10, 2023

Taco John's latest restaurant will open in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Nov. 13, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders increasing Louisiana footprint with West Monroe opening

November 10, 2023

Smalls Sliders will open in West Monroe, Louisiana, on Nov. 16. The restaurant is located at 406 Thomas Road in downtown West Monroe, according to a press…

Checkers and Rally's add to Florida footprint

November 9, 2023

Checkers and Rally's has opened a restaurant in Lynn Haven, Florida, with local entrepreneur Bob Amin at the helm, according to a press release.

Little Caesars to add 15 locations in 2 markets

November 8, 2023

Little Caesars has inked two franchise deals to add 15 locations to the Boston and Chicago markets, according to a press release.

Hot Dog Shoppe inks 1st franchise deal

November 8, 2023

Hot Dog Shoppe and its franchisor, Shoppe Franchise Development LLC, has signed its first franchisee. Located in Venice, Florida, under the helm of franchisee…

Chick-fil-A to open 3,000th store

November 6, 2023

Chick-fil-A will open its 3,000th restaurant this week. The unit is in the RedBird neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, under the helm of local owner/operator and…