HTeaO signs 93 franchise agreements in 2022

October 20, 2022

Iced tea brand HTeaO has inked 93 franchise agreements this year. The brand celebrated its 50th grand opening last month and has awarded its 400th franchise…

Bonchon opens Michigan restaurant

October 20, 2022

Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon has continued to grow in Michigan with the opening of a unit in Troy. It's owned and operated by Eunju Jeong, a current…

Earth Burger to begin franchising

October 17, 2022

Plant-based fast food company Earth Burger has launched a national franchise expansion plan with Sinelli Concepts International, the parent company to hundreds…

Andy's Frozen Custard to expand footprint in Oklahoma

October 12, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard will open in Owasso, Oklahoma, on Oct. 26, according to a press release.

Halo Burger’s history, dedication to community makes it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Halo Burger just celebrated its 99th birthday and the storied QSR brand has made its mark as a regional company in Michigan with a focus on community.

Vegan brand Odd Burger launches US franchising

October 5, 2022

Vegan fast-food chain Odd Burger, based in Canada, has launched its franchising operations in the United States, according to a press release.

Burger King UK acquires 266 franchised units

October 3, 2022

Burger King UK has purchased 74 restaurants from franchisees Kari Limited and Teresina Limited, according to a CityA.M. report.

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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.