Franchising News & Media
Jack in the Box opens in Houston
September 21, 2021
Jack in the Box has opened in Houston. The location marks the 90th for franchise group HV Restaurants, led by partners Manny Colorado and Mohammed Ahmed. The…
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A&W wraps up Q2 with 14 restaurant commitments
September 16, 2021
Halfway through 2021, A&W had awarded eight units and received commitment for 14 restaurants, putting the brand on track to reach its 2021 franchise sales…
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Fazoli's lands in Zanesville, Ohio
September 14, 2021
Fazoli's, a QSR chain known for made-to-order Italian dishes and unlimited breadsticks, has opened in Zanesville, Ohio, according to a company press release.
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Dairy Queen Grill and Chill opens in Dacula, Georgia
September 13, 2021
American Dairy Queen Corporation has announced the opening of a Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Dacula, Georgia, according to a press release. The restaurant is…
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Checkers continues East Coast expansion
September 13, 2021
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has signed four multi-unit deals with franchisees on the East Coast, and is seeking franchisees in the Connecticut, New York…
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Roy Rogers coming to University of Maryland campus
September 8, 2021
Roy Rogers is getting ready to open a location on the University of Maryland campus. The 1,200-square-foot store is expected to open by the end of the year…
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Wienerschnitzel opens in Houston
September 7, 2021
Wienerschnitzel has opened a store in Houston, Texas. There are over three dozen Wienerschnitzels in the state, but this is the first Houston-based location…
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Odd Burger to open in Calgary
September 7, 2021
Vegan fast-food concept Odd Burger Corp. has signed a franchise agreement for its first Western location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Former Popeye's executives acquire existing Bojangles, plan for expansion
September 3, 2021
Bojangles has announced the signing of a franchisee agreement with newly formed franchise group Cedartown Chicken LLC., led by restaurant development industry…
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Jimmy John’s opens in Cicero, Illinois
September 2, 2021
A Jimmy John's has opened in Cicero, Illinois, according to a press release.
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Fat Brands acquires sports lodge chain Twin Peaks
September 1, 2021
Fat Brands, a global restaurant franchising company, has acquired Twin Peaks, a chain of sports lodges known for scratch-made food and draft beers, from…
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice a ‘frozen force’ with explosive growth
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
With 200 franchise agreements across 70 different groups, and an additional 182 units awarded across six area representative territories, Jeremiah's Italian…
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Chicago real estate developer to open 5 A&W restaurants
August 31, 2021
After spending more than 30 years helping restaurant companies find sites and build locations in Chicago, local real estate developer Lee Fry Companies, Inc.
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Andy's Frozen Custard opens 100th store
August 30, 2021
Now in its 35th year of operation, Andy's Frozen Custard has achieved another milestone in opening its 100th store located in Kansas City, Missouri, according…
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DQ Grill & Chill opening in Pittsburg, Kansas
August 26, 2021
American Dairy Queen Corporation is getting ready to open a DQ Grill & Chill location in Pittsburg, Kansas, on August 30.
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Top 5 Challenges and Opportunities for Restaurant Marketers
Qu interviewed over 25 trail-blazing, market-leading, show-stopping restaurant marketers from leading QSR & Fast Casual brands on our Restaurants Reinvented…
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We recently conducted our 2nd annual State of Digital survey for Fast Casual and QSR concepts with over 25 locations. This report highlights 2020 performance…
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Carl's Jr. signs master franchise agreement in the Russian Federation
August 25, 2021
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., announced a master franchise agreement with the Nevada Russia Franchising Company LLC to expand Carl's Jr.'s presence in the…
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Mountain Mike’s Pizza ‘going big’ with Texas expansion
August 24, 2021
California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has announced a three-store deal with franchise industry veterans Hector Haget and Khris Tate of Jefes Pizza, LLC, to…
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How Odd Burger is striving to bring its plant-based concept to the masses
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Managing Editor, Pizza Today
Plant-based options are booming with consumer interest and one Canadian QSR is primed to benefit. Find out how Odd Burger aims to grab the attention of vegans…
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