Franchising

El Pollo Loco's COVID Triumphs Reach Historic Levels

The chain posted its best sales day ever in April.

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Wolfnights Signs Lease for New Manhattan Location

Wolfnights, the hottest gourmet wrap concept in New York City, signed the lease for a new location at 40 West 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan in a move to more than double its existing footprint a

Rita's Italian Ice Signs Deal to Expand in Kentucky

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats, is expanding into Kentucky.

Nick Filet Signs Agreements to Open 12 Locations

Nick Filet, the first-ever filet mignon sandwich restaurant, today announced that it has recently signed agreements to open 11 new franchise locations and one additional corporate-owned location.

Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza Opens First Nebraska Store

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza has announced the opening of its first Nebraska location. The new restaurant will be located at 220 South 31st Ave.

Island Fin Poké to Open in Carrollwood, Florida

Island Fin Poké, a fast-casual restaurant famous for its Hawaiian style build-your-own poké bowls, is announcing the opening of its newest location in the Carrollwood community of Tampa.

Bojangles, Chaac Foods Restaurants, Announce 80-Unit Development Agreement

Bojangles, with more than 760 restaurants throughout the Southeast, announced a new business venture with experienced operator Chaac Foods Restaurants in what they’re calling the 40 and 40 deal.

Juice it Up! store in Costa Mesa, California

Juice It Up!'s Same-Store Sales Rise 25.8 Percent in Q1

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chains, has achieved a whopping 25.8 percent same store sales (SSS) increase year-over-year for

Southern Classic Chicken Forges Partnership with Franchise Marketing Systems

Southern Classic Chicken, a family-founded fried chicken franchise is announcing its partnership with Franchise Marketing Systems to meet the needs of their rapid expansion.

Rita's Italian Ice Leverages an Industry Resurgence

The chain expects to sign at least 90 franchise sales deals in 2021.

Slim Chickens Inks Deal to Bring 30 Stores to the Southeast

Slim Chickens, a fast-casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through in the “better chicken” segment, announced today it has inked a deal to bring 30 locations to cities throughout North Ca

Beyond Juicery + Eatery Opens Second Rochester Hills, Michigan Location

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a rising leader in the healthy fast-casual food industry announced the opening of its second Rochester Hills location.

SoFresh to Open 11th Store in Carrollwood, Florida

Tampa-based SoFresh, an emerging fresh casual concept that serves nutritious, made-to order meals that are quick and healthy, will have its Carrollwood grand opening Tuesday, May 11, according to John