Franchising News & Media

Del Taco opens Fresh Flex prototype in Orlando

January 20, 2022

Del Taco has opened its Fresh Flex prototype at 5260 US Hwy. 192 in Orlando, Florida. The move is part of the brand's "Menu of Venues" strategies, which allows…

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Taco Bell launches Taco Bell Business School

January 19, 2022

Taco Bell has launched the Taco Bell Business School in conjunction with the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence in partnership with the University of…

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Chick-Fil-A opens in Lynchburg, Virginia

January 18, 2022

The Chick-Fil-A in Candler's Crossing in Lynchburg, Virginia, opens today. The store moved from a drive-thru only location, according to a WSET report.

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Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream expands to Texas

January 14, 2022

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream will launch its next store in Ft. Worth, Texas, it's first in the state

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How Chick’nCone’s Instagrammable product wows franchisees

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Chick'nCone combines the best of both worlds: sweet and salty. The concept thrives on social media and has gained an instant following, making it an attractive…

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Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open in Austin, Texas

January 11, 2022

Layne's Chicken Fingers is coming to Austin. Opening early this year, the franchise will be owned by Texas native Noah Kara, according to a press release.

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Bojangles signs multi-unit deal for 50 Texas restaurants

January 7, 2022

Bojangles has signed a multi-unit deal in Texas.

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Odd Burger signs 1st agreement for British Columbia

January 6, 2022

Odd Burger Corporation has igned a franchise agreement for Victoria, its first British Columbia location, continuing its expansion plans throughout Canada and…

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Popeyes enters master agreement for South Korea

January 4, 2022

Popeyes has entered into a master franchise agreement with Silla Co., Ltd. ("Silla Group) to develop and open hundreds of Popeyes restaurants across South…

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Southern Classic Chicken signs multi-unit deal for Louisiana

December 30, 2021

Louisiana-based Southern Classic Chicken has signed a development deal to bring the fried chicken company to the New Orleans region, according to a press…

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Popeyes opens in Holland, Michigan

December 30, 2021

The long-awaited Popeyes Louisiana Chicken has opened in Holland, Michigan after months of delays. Employees have been training at a store in Grand Rapids…

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Dairy Queen opens in Gas City, Indiana

December 23, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corporation has announced the opening of a DQ Grill & Chill in Gas City, Indiana. The restaurant is located at 4969 Sloan Drive and is…

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Southpaw acquires 35 Taco Bells in Northern Virginia, D.C.-Metro Maryland

December 22, 2021

Southpaw has acquired 35 Taco Bell restaurants across Northern Virginia and DC-Metro Maryland, significantly enhancing Southpaw's presence in the Mid-Atlantic…

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Tim Hortons to open in Houston

December 21, 2021

Tim Hortons will open in Houston in the summer of 2022, according to a Houston Chronicle report. The company, owned by Restaurant Brands International, is…

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos enters Las Vegas market

December 17, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has signed a development deal to bring five locations to Las Vegas. The stores will be owned by Nate Pollock, Frank Melfi and Marisa Floyd.

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Focus Brands to expand non-traditional locations

December 16, 2021

Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release.

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Popeyes signs master franchise agreement for France, Monaco

December 15, 2021

Popeyes has inked a deal with French restaurant group napaqaro to develop and grow the chicken brand in France and Monaco over the coming years, according to a…

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Chick’nCone to expand St. Louis footprint

December 15, 2021

Chick'nCone will expand its franchise presence in St. Louis, introducing 10 locations throughout the next 10 years. The brand is known for serving crispy…

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Former NY Giant Victor Cruz to open New Jersey Krystal restaurants

December 14, 2021

New York Giants former wide receiver Victor Cruz has partnered with Krystal restaurants to bring the brand out of the Southeast for the first time in its…

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A&W celebrates 10 years under franchisee ownership

December 10, 2021

A&W is celebrating 10 years under franchisee ownership. Ten years ago, A&W was purchased by a tenacious group of franchisees to try and turn the…

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