Franchising News & Media

Toppers Pizza opens 71st location

February 7, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.

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The Original Rainbow Cone to enter Southern California

February 6, 2025

The Original Rainbow Cone will open in Cypress, California, on Feb. 14, according to a press release.

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Del Taco to enter Indianapolis market

February 6, 2025

Del Taco has inked a 10-unit agreement for the Indianapolis area, marking the brand's entry into the Indiana market. Target markets include Bloomington…

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Savvy Sliders enters Mississippi

February 5, 2025

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened a location in Gulfport, Mississippi under the helm of Prime Hospitality Nola, according to a press release.

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Wetzel’s Pretzels head of development: Snacking’s here to stay

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Wetzel's Pretzels is experiencing record growth outside of malls, emphasizing high-traffic spots and food trucks. The brand is focusing on both domestic and…

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Hot Dog on a Stick opens Utah location

January 29, 2025

Hot Dog on a Stick has opened a location in St. George, Utah, in partnership with Benji and Tiffany Nelson, known for their YouTube Channel show "Not Enough…

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HTeaO to open in Victoria, Texas

January 24, 2025

Tea franchise HTeaO will open its first location in Victoria, Texas on Jan. 25, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders to enter Kentucky

January 22, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with local entrepreneur Bradley Scott to bring the brand to Kentucky. The agreement will bring four of the brand's units…

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Buona, Rainbow Cone expanding to Milwaukee

January 20, 2025

Residents of Milwaukee will soon be able to have a taste of Chicago when The Buona Companies, the family owned company behind Buona and The Original Rainbow…

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Checkers & Rally's revs up Las Vegas

January 15, 2025

Checkers and Rally's has inked a three-unit deal for Las Vegas with the first slated to open this month, according to a press release.

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HTeaO expands Texas footprint with Pflugerville store

January 13, 2025

Iced-tea concept HTeaO has opened a store in Pflugerville, Texas, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars arrives at Pearl Harbor base

January 9, 2025

Little Caesars has opened a location at Pearl Harbor in partnership with the the Navy Exchange Service Command. The unit is located in one of the busiest Navy…

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Sammy's slides into franchising in 2025

January 8, 2025

Sammy's Sliders, a slider franchise founded by restaurateur Sam G. Ballas and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, is ready to expand in 2025, after opening its second…

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Domino's Pizza China enters 13 cities with 14 stores

January 6, 2025

Domino's Pizza China (DPC Dash) has entered 13 cities across China with 14 stores opening during the past month, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders elevates Georgia footprint

January 3, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with real estate group PAR Concepts LLC for three units, dubbed "cans" by the brand, across Macon and Warner Robins in…

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Smalls Sliders adding 6 units in Southeast Houston

December 27, 2024

Sliders brand Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with entrepreneur Matthew Wiggins to bring six units to Southeast Houston. Smalls Sliders calls their restaurants…

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HTeaO expands reach with nine openings in Q4

December 23, 2024

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, opened nine stores during Q4 in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, bringing its total to 42 locations launched in 2024.

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QSRweb's Top 5 articles for 2024

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

These were the Top 5 stories on QSRweb.com in 2024.

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TCBY development agreement to bring more units to Qatar

December 18, 2024

Frozen yogurt brand TCBY has inked a multi-unit franchise development agreement with Sterling Restaurants to bring more units to Qatar, according to a press…

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HTeaO expands Texas footprint

December 13, 2024

Premium tea brand HTeaO will open a location in Lampasas, Texas, on Dec. 14, 2024, according to a press release.

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