Franchising News & Media

Toppers Pizza arrives in Concord, North Carolina

December 12, 2024

Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza has opened in Concord, North Carolina, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Benton, Arkansas

December 9, 2024

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers will open a location in Benton, Arkansas, on Dec. 16. It's the first of 10 planned units under the helm of franchisee Jake…

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Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to enter Utah

December 6, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers will enter Utah with a location in Clearfield by the end of the year, according to a press release.

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Pretzelmaker opens in Clear Lake, Iowa

December 2, 2024

Pretzelmaker, a Fat Brands Inc. company, has opened its latest location in Clear Lake, Iowa, according to a press release.

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Pittsburgh

November 21, 2024

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers will open a location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by the end of the year, according to a press release.

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Toppers Pizza to expand Wisconsin footprint with Monona-McFarland store

November 20, 2024

Toppers Pizza is opening a location in the Monona-McFarland area of Wisconsin, according to a press release.

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A&W to grow Wisconsin footprint

November 15, 2024

A&W Restaurants plans to grow its footprint in Wisconsin with three to five locations in Milwaukee and two to four in Madison over the next five years…

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Smalls Sliders to develop Port St. Lucie, Florida

November 14, 2024

Smalls Sliders has signed a development deal for five units in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The deal with inked with franchisee group Metro Sliders LLC, according…

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A&W ends Q3 with 3 restaurant openings, 2 development deals

November 14, 2024

A&W Restaurants ended the third quarter with three restaurants opening, two franchise agreements awarded and an increase in sales, according to a press…

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Rush Bowls founder leaves financial world for restaurants

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Rush Bowls founder Andrew Pudalov…

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Checkers and Rally's opens in Florida Walmart stores

November 12, 2024

Checkers and Rally's is opening four new restaurant locations in Florida Walmart stores, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars to debut Canadian unit in Mississauga, Ontario

November 7, 2024

Little Caesars will open an express store in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 8. The location is inside the Wayport Convenience store located in the Mobil…

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Golden Chick makes Walmart entry in Texas

November 5, 2024

Golden Chick has brought its second restaurant in the city of Midland, Texas, to the local Walmart. The Walmart is located at 200 Interstate 20, according to a…

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Mrs. Fields, TCBY open co-branded concept in Charlotte

November 4, 2024

Famous Brands International, parent company of dessert brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY have opened a co-branded unit in the Greater Charlotte Metro Area. The store…

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Checkers & Rally's opens in Social Circle, Georgia

November 4, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a restaurant in Social Circle, Georgia, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels launches Stanford University bakery

November 1, 2024

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a bakery at Stanford University in the Tresidder Memorial Union in Palo Alto, California. The location is part of Wetzel's…

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Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream lands Surprise, Arizona

October 29, 2024

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream will open in Surprise, Arizona, as part of a larger development project led by franchisee Mukhpal Toor, according to a press…

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Toppers Pizza to expand in Nebraska

October 28, 2024

Toppers Pizza is set to expand its presence in Nebraska. Franchisees Ross Lerner and Lori Irvin recently acquired four existing Toppers Pizza locations — two…

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