Franchising News

HTeaO enters Colorado

April 25, 2025

HTeaO has entered the state of Colorado with a location in Loveland, according to a press release.

Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery hit 80th location milestone

April 21, 2025

Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery are celebrating their 80th location in the Houston area, including both co-branded and standalone locations.

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Krystal opens in travel center in Tyler, Texas

April 16, 2025

Krystal has opened its first Texas location in more than a decade. The 24/7 restaurant, located in a travel center in Tyler, Texas, marks a key milestone in…

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A&W Restaurants to expand Memphis presence

April 14, 2025

A&W Restaurants plans to expand the brand's presence in Memphis, Tennessee and into the neighboring city of Millington, according to a press release.

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Cold Stone Creamery to expand presence in Oklahoma City, Tulsa

April 14, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery has plans to expand its presence in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The brand plans to open eight stores in the two markets in 10 years…

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Carl's Jr opens 1st UK restaurant

April 11, 2025

Carl's Jr. opened its first U.K.-based restaurant April 3 in partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group in the St. David's Shopping Centre in Cardiff, according…

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Taco John's debuts in Boston

April 10, 2025

Taco John's has opened in Boston under the helm of Reliance Hospitality Group, which has signed a 22-unit development deal for the Boston and Connecticut area…

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Del Taco expands in Ohio

April 2, 2025

Del Taco has expanded in Ohio with a location in Powell. It's the third location in the state, joining existing locations in Marion and Whitehall, according to…

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Krispy Kreme launches expansion into Brazil

March 26, 2025

Krispy Kreme will open its first store in Brazil, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza rolls out franchise development incentive program with no initial royalties

March 20, 2025

Toledo, Ohio-based Marco's Pizza has launched its Franchise Development Royalty Incentive Program with early-stage royalty incentives starting at 0%, according…

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Wetzel's Pretzels enters Delaware

March 17, 2025

Wetzel's Pretzels is opening a bakery in Dover, Delaware. The unit will be part of a co-branded location featuring a Cold Stone Creamery, according to a press…

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Nathan's Famous rolls into Rock Hill, South Carolina

March 17, 2025

Nathan's Famous Inc. has opened a franchised location in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The unit features Nathan's new free-standing restaurant design and a full…

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Jollibee launches franchising

March 14, 2025

Chicken chain Jollibee has launched its first franchising program. The brand is seeking multi-unit franchisees who bring operational experience and development…

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Smalls Sliders expands Missouri footprint

March 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with franchisees Vamsi Mandava and Tanya Vadlapatla to expand the brand's presence in Missouri. The agreement will bring one…

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HTeaO pours into Lexington, Tennessee

March 11, 2025

Premium tea brand HTeaO has opened in Lexington, Tennessee, according to a press release.

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HTeaO expands Missouri footprint

March 7, 2025

Premium tea concept HTeaO opened its latest store located in Webb City, Missouri, on March 8th, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza to debut in Philly market

March 5, 2025

Marco's Pizza will enter the Philadelphia market with a two-unit agreement. The restaurants will be run by experienced pizza franchisee Jack Praizner…

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Layne's Chicken Fingers to open in Tyler, Texas

February 20, 2025

Texas-based Layne's Chicken Fingers will open a location in Tyler, Texas, on Feb. 25, according to a press release.

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Smalls Sliders inks deal for Indiana

February 20, 2025

Burger brand Smalls Sliders has signed its first development deal for Indiana. The deal was inked with operating group Indy Craves led by Ellen Broyles and…

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Cold Stone Creamery serving franchise opportunities in Nashville

February 13, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery plans to expand the brand's presence in Nashville, Tennessee, including 10 locations over the next five years, according to a press release.

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