Franchising News

HTeaO pours into Claremore, Oklahoma

April 1, 2026

HTeaO has opened a location in Claremore, Oklahoma. The restaurant is owned by franchisees Erin and John Love and marks their second HTeaO location, according…

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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken franchisee plans 6 more units in South Carolina

April 1, 2026

The owner of the Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Rock Hill plans to expand the brand's presence in South Carolina with six locations, according to a press…

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Checkers & Rally's opens restaurant in Tolleson, Arizona

March 18, 2026

Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in Tolleson, Arizona, marking the brand's 11th location in the state.

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The accidental franchisor: Eddie Flores Jr. kicks off Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit with candid look at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

March 17, 2026

Eddie Flores Jr. transitioned from real estate to become the franchisor of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, building a legacy based on the "aloha spirit" and family…

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Checkers & Rally's opens 2nd of 3 Las Vegas restaurants

March 9, 2026

Checkers & Rally's is prepping a restaurant opening in Las Vegas.

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HTeaO to make a splash in Gun Barrel City, Texas

March 9, 2026

HTeaO will host a grand opening celebration for its latest location in Gun Barrel City, Texas, on March 14.

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Marco's Pizza to open 80-plus stores in 2026

March 6, 2026

Marco's Pizza has plans to open more than 80 stores in 2026, aiming to surpass the 60 locations it debuted last year. The expansion strategy includes entries…

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KBP Brands doubles down on Sonic with 78-restaurant acquisition

February 25, 2026

KPB Brands has expanded its Sonic footprint to 164 locations in eight states with the addition of 78 drive-in locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North…

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Golden Chick opens 250th restaurant amid accelerated 2026 expansion

February 18, 2026

Golden Chick has opened its 250th restaurant. The unit, located in Little Elm, Texas, marks a significant milestone for the nearly 60-year-old brand, according…

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Wetzel’s Pretzels debuts 1st Walmart location in Tennessee

February 13, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location in a Clarksville, Tennessee Walmart, according to a press release.

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands with legacy partner

February 11, 2026

Jack Omer, grandson of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Co-Founder Harold Omer, has acquired five existing Lee's restaurants across Indiana, according to a press…

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HTeaO to open in Sevierville, Tennessee

February 10, 2026

HTeaO will open a location in Sevierville, Tennessee, on Feb. 14. The store is under the helm of franchise owners Jeremy and Rachel Harris, marking their first…

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Krystal to enter New Jersey

January 29, 2026

Krystal is expanding north with its first location in New Jersey. The restaurant, in Union, New Jersey, marks the brand's debut in the Northeast. The unit is…

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Flying Dolly's lands in Mississippi with 2 franchise locations

January 29, 2026

Southern ice cream and snoball brand Flying Dolly's will open two franchised locations in Mississippi in early spring. One shop will open in Gluckstadt, just…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens in South Carolina Walmart

January 20, 2026

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a location in a Walmart in Summerville, South Carolina, according to a press release.

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HTeaO closes out 2025 with 36 openings, focus on beverage innovation

January 12, 2026

Iced-tea chain HTeaO closed out 2025 with 35 new locations, including 14 openings in Q4 alone, according to a press release.

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3rd generation legacy leads Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expansion in Central Indiana

December 30, 2025

Third-generation legacy Jack Omer has acquired the New Castle, Indiana, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken and has inked a development agreement for six new Lee's…

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Cold Stone Creamery seeks franchise opportunities in Birmingham, Alabama

December 18, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery is seeking to expand its presence in Birmingham, Alabama and its surrounding suburbs. The brand plans to open three to six stores in the…

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A&W Restaurants exploring Kansas City metro area franchising opportunities

December 17, 2025

A&W Restaurants plans to expand the brand's presence across Kansas City, Missouri, and into neighboring suburbs, according to a press release.

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HTeaO opens in San Antonio, Texas

December 15, 2025

HTeaO has opened a store in San Antonio, Texas. The shop is owned and operated by franchisees Anita Sustaita and Daniel Sustaita Sr. of SusTEAta, LLC, marking…

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