Franchising News & Media
Thrillist's favorite fried chicken is in a gas station
August 3, 2017
Thrillist revealed its favorite fried chicken concept in an article written by Ryan Joseph, according to a press release. Surprisingly, this particular chain…
read nowHiHo launches Santa Monica location
August 3, 2017
HiHo opened a unit in Santa Monica on July 26, according to a press release. The burger concept only serves 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef, which is free of…
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Pizza proliferation: Bonci, Bavaro, Vapiano and Pie Five add locations
August 1, 2017
Four pizza brands are movin' out with new locations, including a down-sized "mini" pizzeria, one that fires pies in a wood oven and even a Rome-based brand…
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Micro chains hit major US growth spurt
July 31, 2017
Micro-chains — defined as chains with anywhere from three to 19 units — are in a major growth spurt, according to information research and analysis firm, NPD…
read nowOriginal Rex's Chicken franchisee opens 1st of 3 OK units
July 19, 2017
Original Rex's Chicken is opening a new Tulsa, Oklahoma location Aug. 24 in Bixby, according to a press release. This is the first of three locations that…
read nowKC grocery-shoppers dip into Dunkin'
July 18, 2017
Under the title of "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em," comes Dunkin' Donuts, which has partnered with national grocer Price Chopper to put Dunkin' offerings in…
read nowTamale Boy opens airport location
July 13, 2017
Tamale Boy has landed in Portland International Airport's D concourse, according to a press release. The Portland-based food truck concept's founder, Jaime…
read now3 multi-unit franchisees join Captain D's brand
July 12, 2017
Captain D's has signed three franchise agreements with new and existing franchisees leading to 10 units opening in Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee…
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Everything's bigger in ... China?
July 12, 2017
China's restaurant industry is one of the nation's main economic growth drivers, according to a report released by Meituan-Dianping, a foodservice-focused…
read nowJersey Mike's prepping 4th Long Island location
July 11, 2017
Jersey Mike's is opening its fourth location on Long Island this week, this time in Hauppauge, according to a Newsday report.
read nowFirst-time franchisee opens Bridgeport Taco John's location
July 10, 2017
This September, Taco John's will open its first Bridgeport location and plans to hire on staff for 20 to 30 jobs. This brings the concept's total location…
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Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.
read nowKisses from Italy plans expansion
July 5, 2017
Kisses from Italy, a 24/7 restaurant that classifies itself as fast casual, said today it's not only completed its first franchised location, but is launching…
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Tim Hortons-RBI battle heats up
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The growing dispute — in both the media and the courts — between Tim Hortons U.S. franchisees and Restaurant Brands International is increasing in intensity…
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Pizza in Chile? Little Caesars says, 'Yes!'
June 26, 2017
Little Caesars is putting their pizza in Chile, where consumers are increasingly demanding "takeaway" brands that offer value per serving.
read nowDunkin' targets travelers with touchdown at Vegas Hard Rock
June 23, 2017
For the truly hip traveling public, Hard Rock hotels and those airport-centric Hudson News shops are part of the everyday scenery. Now Dunkin' Donuts is…
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Tim Hortons franchisee seeks $500M in class action against RBI
June 23, 2017
A Tim Hortons franchisee is suing the chain's parent company, Restaurant Brands International, for $500 million in damages, claiming that RBI used national…
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What franchisees wish they'd known 'then,' that they know now
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…
read nowChurch's 'fries' up to Toronto
June 21, 2017
Church's Chicken has taken its fried chicken and biscuits to the Great White North, with this week's opening of the brand's first Canadian location on Lawrence…
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How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…
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