California Wetzel’s Pretzels franchisees add 3 stores in 10 months

June 15, 2021

C-store entrepreneurs and Wetzel's Pretzels multi-unit franchisees, Ron Reger and Alfred Daher, have opened two locations in eastern Los Angeles County…

Mr Potato Spread set to spread across southeast US

June 11, 2021

Jacksonville, Florida-based, Black family-owned restaurant, Mr. Potato Spread, is spreading, if the hopes of founders and husband-and-wife team, Aaron and…

1 of 3 Black franchisee cases against McDonald's dismissed

June 11, 2021

A case filed in U.S. District Court last October by two Black McDonald's franchisees was dismissed this week because the judge said the pair failed to provide…

Genghis Grill Partners with Qu to Launch New Ghost Kitchen Brand in Under Two Months

Genghis Grill announces today an entirely virtual brand, Stir Fry Chef, launched using partner Qu's KitchenUP order management solution. New virtual brand…

Restaurant exec search firm takes on franchisee-brand matching

June 4, 2021

Restaurant executive search firm, ClearPath Solutions, is getting into the franchise business of sorts. The company said this week that it's launching an arm…

Yum's University of Louisville center aims to increase 'under-represented' franchise ownership

May 26, 2021

Louisville, Kentucky-based QSR powerhouse Yum Brands Inc. said today it's working with the University of Louisville to launch a first-of-its-kind center for…

Wetzel's Pretzels launches veteran franchisee discount program

May 25, 2021

Wetzel's Pretzels has launched a military veteran's franchise program to offer those qualified a chance to purchase a store at a discount, a news release said.

Church's promotes exec to lead ambitious international growth plans

May 24, 2021

Church's Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken parent company, Church's Chicken, has promoted one of its vice presidents — Russ Sumrall — to senior vice president…

Multi-Unit Restaurant Brands Save Time and Money with Network Standardization

Networks are the backbone of the modern restaurant, and keeping them resilient and consistent can be easier with the services of an expert.

Del Taco closes 2 multi-unit deals for Florida

May 14, 2021

Del Taco is expanding in the Sunshine State thanks to several multi-unit deals recently, according to a news release. The company inked a deal with multi brand…

Jeremiah's Texas expansion includes Cedar Park store

May 14, 2021

Orlando-based Jeremiah's Italian Ice is continuing its expansion in the Lone Star State with a store that opened this week on East Whitestone Boulevard in…

Jollibee launches $70.6M European expansion with London store

May 12, 2021

As part of Jollibee's $70.6 million European growth plans, the Philippines-based brand will open a newly designed store model on Leicester Square in London…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens San Diego Navy Med Center bakery

May 11, 2021

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a bakery in San Diego at the Navy Medical Center on Bob Wilson Drive. The facility is not open to the general public but is part…

Bojangles deal to add 40 stores to southeastern US chain

May 6, 2021

Southeastern U.S. chain Bojangles has signed a deal to open 40 restaurants with Chaac Foods, which will also acquire 40 existing corporate-owned stores in the…

Frios signs 5 franchise deals

May 5, 2021

Mobile franchise system, Frios Gourmet Pops, has signed five development deals to grow the brand in Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, as well as adding the…

Southern Classic partnership steps up chain's growth efforts

May 5, 2021

Louisiana-based Southern Classic Chicken, which began franchising last year, is working with Franchise Marketing Systems to expand the 17-store chain across…

Rita's Italian Ice makes moves on the Bluegrass State

May 5, 2021

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is expanding into Kentucky after signing a multi-unit deal to bring its stores to the Bluegrass State later this year.

Jack's opens 200th store

May 3, 2021

Alabama-born walk-up hamburger stand, Jack's, is officially opening its 200th store May 5. The location is on South Church Avenue, in Louisville, Mississippi…

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard growth spurt powered by 75 2020 deals

April 29, 2021

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard said in a news release that despite the pandemic, its 2020 franchise sales growth of 75 signed agreements surpasses…

Jollibee launches redesign for European growth

April 28, 2021

Jollibee, a fried chicken chain based in The Philippines with more than 1,478 locations worldwide, has announced a restaurant design to support its growth…