Franchising News

Bojangles Opco deal will add 45 stores

March 2, 2021

Bojangles Opco LLC inked a development deal with longtime franchisee, Jeff Rigsby of BOJ of WNC LLC, to open 45 locations of the chicken and biscuit QSR over…

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Sales soaring at A&W

March 1, 2021

Despite the pandemic, A&W's sales were up 8.5% over last year, and the growth trend is continuing in 2021. January same-store sales climbed 20%, making it…

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Jeremiah's Italian Ice builds brand momentum

February 26, 2021

Jeremiah's Italian Ice will open 35 new locations in Texas, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina, as well as open its first locations in Louisiana and Colorado…

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Dippin’ Dots, Doc Popcorn debuting NYC flagship store

February 25, 2021

Dippin' Dots, a flash-frozen beaded ice cream treat, and Doc Popcorn fresh-popped, kettle-cooked popcorn will be available in a co-branded flagship store…

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Black McDonald's franchisees take protest to chain's HQ doorstep

February 23, 2021

A pair of Tennessee Black franchisees took their allegations of discrimination against McDonald's straight to the chain's corporate headquarters in Chicago's…

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Jesse Jackson concerned with how McDonald's treats Black franchisees

February 18, 2021

Longtime political activist and former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, 79, said today he was going to be in touch with McDonald's leadership regarding…

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Dog Haus opening virtual restaurant in Central Austin

February 17, 2021

Dog Haus Gourmet has opened a virtual restaurant in Austin, Texas, according to a press release.

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Roy Rogers names former Paris Baguette leader to head franchise expansion

February 17, 2021

Roy Rogers Restaurants has named former Paris Baguette America franchise sales executive, Gregg Koffler, to fill its newly created role of vice president of…

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Southern Classic Chicken steps toward Baton Rouge expansion

February 9, 2021

Southern Classic Chicken has recently launched a franchise opportunity and is hoping to not only grow to new areas, but strengthen its presence in its home…

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Nathan's Famous opens 100th ghost kitchen since June

February 8, 2021

Nathan's Famous Inc. has opened its 100th ghost kitchen since June 2020. The kitchens — which offer both the Nathan's Famous menu as well as the recently…

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Taco Bell, Dunkin', Popeyes top out Entreprenuer's Top Franchises

January 29, 2021

Taco Bell and Dunkin' were the No. 1 and No. 2 spot, respectively, on the latest Franchise 500 ranking from Irvine, California-based, Entrepreneur Magazine…

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Kelly's Roast Beef set to add 50 New England stores in 5 years

January 28, 2021

Revere, Massachusetts-based Kelly's Roast Beef said in a news release that it is planning expansion to neighboring New Hampshire and across New England. The…

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Greek Xpress rolls out nationwide franchising

January 22, 2021

NYC-based Greek Xpress is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to roll out nationwide franchising. The brand has continued to build momentum…

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Amici Partners buys Friendly's

January 19, 2021

Amici Partners Group LLC has completed acquisition of the 130-unit Friendly's Restaurant chain. Amici, comprised of experienced restaurant investors and…

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Carl's Jr opens 300th Mexican location

January 13, 2021

Carl's Jr. this week opened its 300th location within Mexico, where it first began doing business in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon in 1991. In fact…

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Munchie Magic now serving California

January 12, 2021

Baristas Coffee Company is expanding its virtual concept, Munchie Magic, to California, adding to its more than 50 locations in the states of Washington and…

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Church's opens 9th Kansas store

January 8, 2021

Church's Chicken is opening its second Wichita, Kansas, location Friday, making it the chain's first opening of the new year systemwide, a news release said.

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Flynn, Wendy's franchisees buy NPC International Pizza Hut, Wendy's stores

January 7, 2021

After months of roiling around where NPC International's substantial Pizza Hut and Wendy's stores would end up, today NPC said that mediation successfully…

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Golden Chick hatches store No. 200

December 16, 2020

Golden Chick will officially open its 200th location Thursday in Allen, Texas, featuring a swag bag for the first 200 guests at the Baumgartner Way location, a…

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Goodcents names area rep for KC

December 14, 2020

Goodcents has named Moussa Sobaiti as its Kansas City area representative. He will open 10 restaurants in the area over the next few years, with four planned…

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