Franchising News

Taco Bell franchisee opening 7th Taco Bell Cantina

August 22, 2023

Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees and which operates 325 locations, is opening is seventh Taco Bell Cantina, a fast casual…

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Del Taco inks 57 commitments in Q3

August 11, 2023

Del Taco has inked 57 commitments in Q3, the most signed in a three-month period in the company's history, according to a press release.

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Wendy's to enter Australia under master licensing agreement

August 10, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group has entered into a franchise agreement with Wendy's to develop 200 units in Australia through 2034, according to a press release.

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Hot Dog on a Stick to expand to Iraq

August 10, 2023

Hot Dog on a Stick has inked a development deal to open 10 franchised in Iraq under the helm of franchisee group Global Vita USA LLC. The units will open over…

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Bojangles to expand in Las Vegas, travel centers

August 1, 2023

Bojangles has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring 20 restaurants to Las Vegas, as well as the development of restaurants in 10 TravelCenters of…

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Twisted by Wetzel's opens in Surprise, Arizona

July 31, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its latest Twisted by Wetzel's location in Surprise, Arizona, according to a press release.

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Del Taco expands in Bradenton, Florida

July 28, 2023

Del Taco has opened a Fresh Flex location in Bradenton, Florida. It's the second Del Taco in Manatee County that offers diner-friendly features like dual…

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Marco's Pizza signs 5-unit agreement with South Florida franchisees

July 25, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set…

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Carl's Jr. to enter Florida market

July 14, 2023

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company to Carl's Jr., will bring the brand to South Florida by inking a deal partnership with RSMG Holding LLC and Retail &…

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Subway extends sale bidding deadline

July 13, 2023

After failing to achieve a $10 billion bid for its business Subway is extending the sales bid deadline into August.

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Papa Johns franchise group eyeing Iraq

July 11, 2023

A Papa Johns franchisee is looking to take the brand to Iraq in 2024, according to an Iraqi News report.

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Smalls Sliders to expand in Baton Rouge

July 7, 2023

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with restaurateurs Blain and Martin Bech, Andre Clemons and Louis Gotreaux of TSM Development LLC to expand the brand's reach…

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Franchisee opens 6th Marco's Pizza unit in Orlando

July 5, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened its latest location in Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

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Subway to grow by 4K units internationally

June 29, 2023

Subway has inked a master franchise agreement, its 15th over the past two years, to add more than 4,000 restaurants across Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia…

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Franchise company to open 180 food-centric Dairy Queen stores in China

June 28, 2023

International Dairy Queen Inc., parent company to Dairy Queen, has inked a deal with CFB Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Shida Catering…

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Odd Burger inks deal for 20 units in Washington

June 23, 2023

Canada-based vegan fast-food brand Odd Burger has inked an agreement for 20 locations in Washington over the next eight years. The agreement was signed with…

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Hart House schools LA

June 23, 2023

Hart House, a plant-based fast casual brand founded by actor, entrepreneur and comedian Kevin Hart, opened this week across from the University of Southern…

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken growing through corporate acquisitions

June 20, 2023

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken owner LFR Chicken LLC has acquired four units in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from retiring operators Tim and Carol Hagan. Since its…

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Franchise company acquires 40 Taco Bell locations in Atlanta

June 8, 2023

QSR operator Southpaw has acquired a portfolio of nearly 40 Taco Bell locations in the Atlanta market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, according…

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Flynn Restaurant Group LP to acquire Pizza Hut Australia

June 8, 2023

Flynn Restaurant Group LP will acquire Pizza Hut Australia, purchasing nearly 260 Pizza Hut restaurants in the country. Terms of the agreement were not…

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