Franchising News

Smalls Sliders franchisees to bring 5 units to Kansas

March 12, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with development group Slidin' Thru ICT to open five units across Kansas, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza inks 4-unit deal for Idaho

March 11, 2024

Marco's Pizza has announced a development deal for four locations in Boise, Idaho. The move aims to fortify the brand's footprint in the northwest region…

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Checkers & Rally's opens in Indianapolis

March 4, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a double drive-thru in Indianapolis at West 10th Street. It's co-owned by Fred Kaufman and Don Tharp, according to a press…

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Del Taco expands in Alabama

February 29, 2024

Del Taco has opened a location in Opelika, Alabama. It's the third Del Taco restaurant for franchisee and Alabama native Clay Gullatt, according to a press…

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Smalls Sliders hits 200 franchise units sold

February 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders has officially hit 200 locations in development. The brand launched franchising in May of 2023. The brand has units, called "cans," open across…

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Smalls Sliders inks deal for 22 units in Arizona

February 20, 2024

Smalls Sliders has signed its largest multi-unit agreement with existing franchisee Purple Square Management (PSM) for 22 units, dubbed "Cans" by the brand…

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Taco John's opens 2nd Ohio restaurant

February 19, 2024

Taco John's has opened a location in Kettering, Ohio. It's the second in the state to be developed by Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc.

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Marble Slab Creamery to expand in Canada with 40-unit deal

February 12, 2024

Marble Slab Creamery has inked a deal to open 40 franchised locations throughout Canada in partnership with Canadian Ice Cream Company Inc., according to a…

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Smalls Sliders inks deal for Kansas City

February 8, 2024

Smalls Sliders has signed a franchise deal for Kansas City. The agreement will bring nine units to the area, according to a press release.

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Philly Pretzel Factory to convert 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations in St. Louis

February 7, 2024

Philly Pretzel Factory will convert 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations throughout the St. Louis market to Philly Pretzel Factory locations within the next month…

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Big Dave's Cheesesteaks inks 5-unit deal for South Carolina

February 5, 2024

Georgia-based Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has announced a five-unit deal for South Carolina, marking the brand's second franchising deal in less than a month…

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Domino's master franchisee in China opens 800th store

February 1, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., the Domino's Pizza master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special…

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Popeyes to launch in Italy

February 1, 2024

Popeyes and Restaurant Brands Iberia, parent of the master franchisees for Burger King Spain, Burger King Portugal, Popeyes Spain, and Tim Hortons Spain, will…

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Marco's Pizza opens nearly 80 locations in 2023

January 31, 2024

Marco's Pizza closed out 2023 by awarding 86 franchises and opening nearly 80 new stores, according to a press release.

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Toppers Pizza expands in Chicago area

January 31, 2024

Toppers Pizza is expanding in the Chicagoland area with a restaurant in Edgewater, Illinois. The location opens Feb. 3 and is a few blocks from Loyola…

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Domino's Pizza franchisor breaks company records in China

January 25, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., Domino's Pizza exclusive master franchise in China, has set a company record for sales in the first 30 days as it opened 10 stores in eight…

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HTeaO opens 100th location

January 17, 2024

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, will open it 100th unit on Jan. 20. The store is located in College Station, Texas, according to a press release.

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Burger King to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group

January 16, 2024

Burger King will acquire units franchised by Carrols Restaurant Group in an all-cash transaction with a value of approximately $1 billion, according to a press…

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Mr Gatti's Pizza launches convenience store model

January 16, 2024

Mr Gatti's Pizza has launched a convenience store option for franchisees, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza opens milestone 1200th unit

January 15, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its 1,200th store. The restaurant is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and is owned and operated by Marco's largest franchisee…

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