Franchising News & Media

Hardee’s expanding to West Palm Beach

August 20, 2021

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's restaurants, will develop 25 Hardee's locations in West Palm Beach via a deal with RSMG Holding LLC.

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Jack in the Box's largest franchisee buys Taco Cabana

August 19, 2021

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. has sold its remaining shares of Taco Cabana to YTC Enterprises LLC, an affiliate of Yadav Enterprises Inc., for $85 million…

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opening 50th location, celebrating milestone anniversary

August 19, 2021

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is opening it's 50th location this month and is on track to open an additional 20 stores by year's end.

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Taco John’s expanding with largest Wendy’s franchisee group

August 19, 2021

Taco John's has inked its biggest area development to date in a deal with the Meritage Hospitality Group, the largest Wendy's franchisee.

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop signs franchise deal for 6 more stores

August 18, 2021

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a self-service restaurant concept based on the historic Automat, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with New York City-based…

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Taco Bell to open 2-story concept store in Minnesota

August 17, 2021

Taco Bell will officially open its new concept location Taco Bell Defy in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The two-story building will feature multiple lanes where…

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Hoots Wings landing on the West Coast

August 17, 2021

Hoots Wings is winging into Southern California with a franchise agreement for 18 units over the next five years.

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Taco Bell to break ground on Defy concept in Minnesota

August 12, 2021

Taco Bell is set to break ground on its newest concept, Taco Bell Defy, in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, later this month. The 3,000-square-foot cutting-edge…

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Dunkin' expansion is all about the non-traditional

August 11, 2021

Dunkin', known for its iconic branding as well as popular coffee and baked treats, is often found in small strip centers and standalone restaurants.

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos plans 9-unit expansion in Southern California

August 4, 2021

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, a taquito-focused franchise, is rolling out a nine-unit development deal in Southern California, according to a company press release.

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Odd Burger opening in London, Ontario

August 3, 2021

Odd Burger, a vegan fast-food chain, is opening its fourth location in London, Ontario. Located at 645 Commissioners Road East, the restaurant brings the…

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KFC eyeing South Carolina location

August 3, 2021

Kentucky Fried Chicken is hoping to open a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location.

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DQ Grill & Chill launches in Natchitoches

August 2, 2021

American Dairy Queen Corp. has launched a DQ Grill & Chill location in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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Everbowl tosses partnership opportunity to Drew Brees

July 30, 2021

Southern California-based Everbowl, a craft superfood chain, has formed an investment, brand ambassador and franchise owner partnership with future NFL Hall of…

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Jeremiah's Italian Ice set to open North of Houston

July 29, 2021

Orlando, Florida-based Jeremiah's Italian Ice will soon be scooping up its frozen treats in Cypresswood, Texas, north of Houston. The store, on Cypresswood…

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Del Taco to add a dozen Florida stores

July 21, 2021

Del Taco Restaurants Inc. has signed a deal with Consolidated Taco Holdings (CTH) to continue the brand's expansion in Florida. The partnership will bring a…

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A&W franchises opening in Charlotte, Las Vegas, St Louis

July 19, 2021

A&W Restaurants will soon open franchised restaurants in two of America's fastest growing regions — Charlotte, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada. It…

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Dream Dinners relaunching franchising with wider home delivery

July 19, 2021

Meal kit company, Dream Dinners, has added a fifth Colorado franchise in Castle Rock, located between Denver and Colorado Springs. The opening — among at least…

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Edible founder funds Babson College franchise institute creation

July 13, 2021

Wellesley, Massachusetts' Babson College said it has launched the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute thanks to a gift from the founder of Atlanta-based Edible…

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Del Taco to open 10th Michigan store

July 12, 2021

Del Taco is opening another Detroit-area location on Telegraph Road in Taylor. The location is the eighth store for local franchise group, Team Schostak Family…

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