Franchising News & Media

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, Connect Media

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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2021 State of Digital for Restaurants

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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Checkers eyes San Diego for growth opportunities

August 24, 2021

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc, parent company to Checkers and Rally's, has announced a call for interested franchisee operators in the San Diego market.

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Subway expands into Indonesia

August 23, 2021

Subway is expanding into Indonesia via an agreement with PT Sari Sandwich Indonesia, a subsidiary of Indonesia's food & beverage retailer, PT Map Boga…

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Jack in the Box signs 16 deals for 64 stores

August 20, 2021

Jack in the Box Inc. has awarded 16 franchise development agreements to build 64 locations in Arizona, California, Idaho, Texas and Utah.

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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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