Franchising News

Eyas Capital acquires largest Bojangles franchise group

September 22, 2025

Eyas Capital, a hospitality management and investment firm, has acquired BOJ of WNC LLC, the largest Bojangles franchise group. BOJ of WNC LLC is led by…

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Krispy Krunchy Chicken partners with Cumberland Falls in Florida

September 19, 2025

Krispy Krunchy Chicken has inked a deal with EG America, a convenience, coffee and fuel retailer in the U.S., to open locations under several of its banners…

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KFC expands in UK with unit in Moreton

September 18, 2025

KFC is opening a location in Moreton on Sept. 20th. The restaurant will serve up KFC's full menu of favorites, including its limited-edition Dirty Lou Burger…

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Smalls Sliders inks another deal for Kentucky, Tennessee

September 12, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest deal for Kentucky and Tennessee with entrepreneur Matthew Robinson, according to a press release.

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Colts linebacker brings Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard to Indiana

September 5, 2025

Indianapolis Colts' linebacker Zaire Franklin has opened a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in McCordsville, Indiana alongside longtime mentor and coach…

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Marco's Pizza inks 3-unit deal for Maryland

September 4, 2025

Marco's Pizza has signed a three-unit franchise deal for Germantown, Maryland and the surrounding area. Behind the multi-unit deal are cousins Sri Masabathula…

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Wendy's opens 118 restaurants in first half of 2025

September 3, 2025

Wendy's opened 118 restaurants in the first half of 2025, according to a company statement.

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Frios Gourmet Pops hires former franchisee as VP of operations

August 27, 2025

Frios Gourmet Pops has appointed former franchisee Alison Groom to VP of operations, according to a press release.

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Wetzels Pretzels opens 1st bakery in Kentucky with Walmart partnership

August 22, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened Kentucky's first bakery in a Bowling Green Walmart, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders signs deal for Georgia, South Carolina

August 19, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest development deal for Georgia and South Carolina. Led by franchisees Madison Tuten, Doug Puryear and Brian Smith, the deal…

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Smalls SIiders to enter Oklahoma City

August 14, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit agreement for Oklahoma City. The deal was inked with franchisees Michael Gamble and Paul Pogue, according to a press…

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Bojangles to return to NYC with multi-unit agreement

August 14, 2025

Bojangles has inked a 20-unit agreement to bring Bojangles back to New York City. The brand had a presence in the city in the 1980s, according to a press…

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Marco's Pizza opens more than 40 stores in first half of 2025

August 13, 2025

Marco's Pizza marked a strong first half of 2025 with 41 store openings. The brand said in a press release that it is poised for a 28% year-over-year increase…

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Wetzel's Pretzels enters New Hampshire

August 12, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels will open a bakery in the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders to open in West Virginia, Ohio

August 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its first-ever development deal for West Virginia. The deal will bring three of the brand's signature "Cans" — its units — lead by…

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Fransmart launches platform for early-stage restaurant, franchise brands

August 7, 2025

Fransmart, a franchise development company, has launched an investment platform that allows individual accredited investors to co-invest alongside the firm in…

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What 35 years as a Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard franchisee taught this entrepreneur

August 4, 2025

Mitch Cove inked a deal with Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard in 1989, never guessing his career move to frozen treats would span 35 years. Today, he runs…

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Smalls Sliders to enter Tennessee

August 4, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its first deal for Tennessee. The multi-unit agreement will bring for units to the Knoxville metro region, according to a press…

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Toppers Pizza opens in Charlotte, North Carolina

July 31, 2025

Toppers Pizza has opened in Charlotte, North Carolina. It marks the third Charlotte-area restaurant for the brand and the 73rd systemwide, according to a press…

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Fat Boy's Pizza, Savvy Sliders bring co-branded unit to Fort Wayne, Indiana

July 29, 2025

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open a co-branded unit this fall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The restaurants, located in a former BurgerFi, are located at…

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