Franchising News

Wetzel's Pretzels continues expansion with Utah Walmart location

December 12, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened in a Walmart in American Fork, Utah. It's the fifth Wetzel's bakery in the state, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars launches at University of Kansas

December 9, 2025

Little Caesars has debuts at the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, home of the Jayhawks basketball and volleyball teams. It includes dedicated…

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Checkers & Rally's enters Massachusetts

December 9, 2025

Checkers & Rally's is entering Massachusetts with a location in Worcester at 99 Gold Star Blvd., according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens inside Indiana Walmart

December 3, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its second bakery in the Merrillville, Indiana area. Located inside a Walmart, the brand is continuing its development in the…

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HTeaO to open Roanoke, Texas store

November 20, 2025

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, will open a store in Roanoke, Texas, on Nov. 25, according to a press release.

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Wetzel's Pretzels rolls into Romeoville, Illinois Walmart

November 13, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its ninth bakery in the Chicago Metro Bakery. The store is located in the Walmart at 420 N. Weber Road, according to a press…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens Walmart bakery in Sacramento

November 4, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its 10th bakery in the Sacramento Metro area. This location is situated inside the Walmart at 6051 Florin Road, according to a…

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Great American Cookies opens location in Mississippi

October 24, 2025

Great American Cookies is broadening its presence in Mississippi with an opening in Hattiesburg. The state currently has 10 locations, according to a press…

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Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery inks deal for Iraq

October 23, 2025

FAT Brands has signed a deal to open 10 co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies co-branded units across Iraq over the next five years.

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Taco John's inks agreement for Casper, Wyoming

October 22, 2025

Mexican QSR Taco John's has signed a franchise agreement in Casper, Wyoming. The restaurant is slated to open in the spring of 2026 and is under the helm of…

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Toppers Pizza returns to West Allis, Wisconsin after closing location in May

October 21, 2025

Toppers Pizza has reopened in West Allis, Wisconsin after closing the brand's previous location in the town in May. A grand opening celebration will be held…

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Wienerschnitzel expands in Phoenix area

October 20, 2025

Wienerschnitzel has opened a restaurant in Surprise, Arizona in the Phoenix area. This marks the third Arizona Wienerschnitzel/Hamburger Stand for the…

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Krispy Kreme opens 1st store in Spain; plans openings in Brazil, Uzbekistan

October 17, 2025

Krispy Kreme has continued its international growth with the opening of its first Hot Light Theater Shop in Madrid, Spain on Oct. 2 through a minority interest…

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Wetzel's Pretzels opens bakery in Lehigh Acres, Florida

October 14, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its first bakery location. It is in the Fort Myers suburb of Lehigh Acres in Florida and located inside the Walmart store at 252…

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Checkers & Rally’s opens drive-thru location in West Allis, Wisconsin

October 10, 2025

Checkers & Rally's has opened a restaurant in West Allis, Wisconsin, located at 11013 W. Greenfield. The location is operated by franchisee Sanjay Patel…

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Popeyes accelerates growth in Mexico with plans to open 300-plus restaurants

October 8, 2025

Chicken brand Popeyes has inked development agreements with regional franchisees in Mexico.

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Coldstone Creamery looks to Greater Houston area for franchising

October 2, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery has reveals plans to expand in the greater Houston area, including the towns of Tomball, Pasadena, Humble, Baytown, Missouri City and…

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Little Caesars partners with Michigan State University

September 30, 2025

Little Caesars has partnered with Michigan State University. The brand officially debuted at Spartan Stadium for the Spartans' season-opening football game on…

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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard enters Louisiana

September 24, 2025

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has entered Louisiana. The store is under the helm of Christopher and Ashante Shivers, according to a press release.

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Del Taco expands in North Carolina

September 23, 2025

Del Taco has opened a location in Kernersville, North Carolina, according to a press release.

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