Franchising News & Media

Layne's Chicken Fingers opens 1st drive-thru-only location

March 15, 2023

Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, according to a press release.

Chick-fil-A to open unit at O'Hare International Airport

March 15, 2023

Chick-fil-A, in partnership with Hyde Park Hospitality and Phillips Concessions, will open a restaurant at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, according…

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Largest Black-owned Ben & Jerry's franchise company looks to motivate, lead

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Primo Partners owns and operates 14 Ben & Jerry's locations. The company is led by Antonio McBroom, Eric Taylor and Phillip Scott, three Black entrepreneurs…

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Jack in the Box inks deals for Arkansas, Florida

March 3, 2023

Jack in the Box has inked 14 restaurant commitments to bring the brand to Florida and Arkansas. This will be the first time the brand has entered Arkansas and…

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Andy's Frozen Custard opens in Prosper, Texas

March 1, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has opened in Prosper, Texas. The store is located at 1151 East 1st Street, according to a press release.

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How to create wealth in Black community through franchise ownership

by Tarji Carter — President, The Franchise Player

Representation at the ownership and senior management levels helps Black employees feel seen, heard and appreciated in ways that can and will positively impact…

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Little Caesars to expand presence in NYC

February 24, 2023

Little Caesars has inked a 10-store restaurant agreement to expand its presence in New York City. Multi-brand franchisees Suhel Ahmed and Saurabh Desai will…

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Wetzel's Pretzels launches program for women, minority franchisees

February 23, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has launched its Wetzel's Pretzels Access to Equity program designed to make franchise ownership accessible to women and ethnic minorities.

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Krystal inks deal for 15 restaurants

February 23, 2023

Krystal has signed a multi-unit deal with restaurateur Argus Wiley. Wiley has purchased 21 existing Krystal locations and inked a deal to develop 15 more…

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Marco's Pizza franchisees to develop 10 units in Northern Virginia

February 21, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a multi-unit deal that will bring 10 restaurants to northern Virginia over the next three years, according to a press release.

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Odd Burger launches stock program in lieu of franchise fees

February 20, 2023

Canada-based Odd Burger has launched a franchise program called the Odd Stock Program that allows franchisees to become eligible to have their entire franchise…

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Taco Bell opens latest Cantina concept in LA

February 17, 2023

Taco Bell has opened its latest Cantina concept in the heart of Los Angeles, according to a press release.

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Roy Rogers expands into Ohio

February 16, 2023

Roy Rogers Restaurants will open in Cleves, Ohio on Feb. 27. The opening is part of a 10-unit deal with One Holland Corporation, according to a press release.

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Sonic to open 1st Hawaii location

February 15, 2023

Sonic Drive-In will open its first location in Hawaii on Feb. 20. The unit will be located at 1110 Ho'okele Street in Kahului, Maui and is owned and operated…

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Restaurant group opens dual-branded Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon unit

February 15, 2023

Focus Brands has opened a street-side dual-brand Auntie Anne's + Cinnabon location in Sacramento, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza expands South Carolina footprint

February 14, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The franchise is owned and operated by Kal Gullapalli. Gullapalli owns 22 Marco's Pizza…

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Tims China to develop Popeyes in mainland China, Macau

February 8, 2023

TH Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China, has announced that its board of directors has approved the development of Popeyes in…

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Wienerschnitzel launches aggressive franchising initiative

February 3, 2023

Hot dog franchise Wienerschnitzel has debuted a limited-time franchise incentive program. The Hot Dog for Profits program is designed to attract qualified…

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Subway CEO: 'Subway is getting its swagger back'

February 2, 2023

Subway had another record-setting year in 2022 as a result of its multi-year transformation, which includes a focus on menu innovation, modernization of…

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Chip Cookies signs 50 agreements, opens 4 units in 2022

February 2, 2023

Utah-based Chip Cookies has sold more than 50 territories and opened four locations in 2022. The brand looks to triple that number in 2023, aiming to open…

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