How Tech Innovations Prime Mr. Pickle’s for Explosive Growth

In this fastcasual.com fireside chat, Chris Schefler, director of brand management of Mr. Pickles, will explore some of the top innovations that the industry…

A&W to expand presence in Illinois

September 29, 2022

A&W Restaurants will open a location in Belleville, Illinois, on Oct. 10. The opening is part of a four-unit deal with franchisees Jim Sprill and Jim…

Wetzel's Pretzels expands in Seattle mall

September 28, 2022

Wetzel's Pretzels is expanding its Seattle area presence with a bakery at Bellevue Square Mall. It joins more than 200 retail shops, according to a press…

Taco Bell franchisee opens 60th unit in Texas

September 23, 2022

Taco Bell franchisee North Texas Bells has opened its 60th restaurant located at 2085 University Drive in Frisco, Texas, according to a press release.

Business Leaders Need to "Act Their Wage"

According to Google Trends, searches for “quiet quitting” were non-existent until a month ago. Now, it’s everywhere – on TikTok, where the concept has helped…

Burger King commits $400M for major brand overhaul

September 12, 2022

Burger King has released the details of a plan, dubbed "Reclaim the Flame," designed to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability. The brand…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice's customization sweetens brand's appeal in dessert space

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jeremiah's Italian Ice, a franchise brand of 89 units growing primarily in the Southeast, plans to open up 40 more stores in the next year.

Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.

Burger King to expand in Poland

September 6, 2022

Burger King and McWin, a private investment firm specializing in the foodservice and food technology sectors, have inked a master franchise and development…

Chick-fil-A opens 1st Hawaii location

September 6, 2022

Chick-fil-A has opened its first restaurant in Kahului in the state of Hawaii. The store opened Sept. 1, according to a press release.

Texas Chicken to expand New Zealand footprint

August 23, 2022

Texas Chicken, the international arm of Church's Texas Chicken, has announced a 20-unit expansion deal with existing New Zealand franchisee George…

A&W inks multi-unit deal for Kansas

August 23, 2022

A&W Restaurants has signed a three-unit development deal with father and son team Bud and Stan Keim in Kansas. The first two units will be built in…

Chip Cookies gears up for national expansion

August 19, 2022

Provo, Utah-based Chip Cookies, a gourmet cookie delivery company, plans to expand across the country through franchising, according to a press release.

The Original Rainbow Cone franchising after 96 years

The Original Rainbow Cone is a Chigaco-based line of ice cream shops. Now on its third generation of ownership, the granddaughter of the founder is ready to…

Jack in the Box creates incentive program for multi-unit franchisees

August 17, 2022

Jack in the Box has created an incentive program for multi-unit franchisees offering financial benefits to those who enter into a minimum three-unit…

Baskin-Robbins inks deal for 25 units in Canada

August 17, 2022

Baskin-Robbins has entered into a deal with franchise operator McMaster Group Holdings for 25 shops in the Vancouver and Calgary, Canada markets, according to…

Checkers & Rally’s continues 2022 momentum with development deals

August 15, 2022

Checkers & Rally's announced its strong momentum in the first half of 2022, with 32 signed franchise and multi-unit development agreements representing a…

California-based Epic Wings to open first Florida location

August 12, 2022

Epic Wings will open its first Florida location in Clearwater, Florida, according to a press release.

Taco Bell franchisee to open Parkville, Missouri location

August 12, 2022

Taco Bell will open its Parkville, Missouri, restaurant with a grand opening on Aug. 19. The unit opens at 7.a.m. and the first 100 guests will receive a free…

Pollo Campero hires marketing director

August 10, 2022

Mark Priestland, a former Papa John's marketing executive, is joining Pollo Campero as marketing director to help the brand add 250 restaurants in the U.S. by…