Krystal opens first franchise location in 15 years

September 27, 2021

Atlanta-based Krystal Restaurants LLC will open its first franchised location in 15 years. The new location will be located at 1624 Veterans Blvd. in Dublin…

Multi-unit franchisors talk expansion plans, issues plaguing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Franchising can be difficult in the best of times, but add in supply chain issues, labor shortages and a pandemic and it can be downright impossible. A panel…

5 Ways to Maximize Your Marketing Spend

Marketing is too important to be an afterthought. The money a brand spends on those efforts should be one of the best investments they make.

Multi-unit franchisees to re-introduce A&W to Arnold, Missouri

September 23, 2021

A&W is returning to Arnold, Missouri. With plans to open by mid-October, the new location will be owned by Jim Sprick and Jim Sill. The pair previously…

Franchise experts offer insight, best practices for attaining success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Four franchise industry leaders shared tips, insight and best practices for achieving success as a franchise and franchisee at the 2021 Restaurant Franchising…

Odd Burger to open in Waterloo, Ontario

September 21, 2021

Odd Burger will open a Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, location on Sept. 29. The company recently finished construction on the 1,021-square-foot store, according to…

Wetzel's Pretzels partners with Phillips 66

September 21, 2021

Wetzel's Pretzels has announced a franchise opportunity with the Phillips 66 family of brands, according to a press release. The Wetzel's and Phillips 6…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

Jimmy John’s opens in Cicero, Illinois

September 2, 2021

A Jimmy John's has opened in Cicero, Illinois, according to a press release.

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…

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…

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.