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After last month’s announcement that CoreLife Eatery signed a deal with restaurateur Joyce Lunsford to open as many as 51 restaurants in Michigan and Indiana, CoreLife Eatery announced that the brand will open its doors in at least three new markets. Lexington, Kentucky, as well as Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, will be the newest homes […]

Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., parent company of the franchisor of the Arby’s brand, announced that it has reached a new development agreement with franchisee, AR Chain of Restaurants, to open 25 new restaurants over the next six years with a focus on Pennsylvania and New York. As part of the transaction, AR Chain purchased eight […]

After pounds and pounds of cheese, millions of pepperonis and enough tomato sauce to fill several pools, Pie Five Pizza Co. is opening its 100th location. Pie Five Pizza Co. is heating things up in Independence, Missouri, with the grand opening of their 100th location at 18921 E Valley View Parkway on February 10. In […]

The IFA Franchise Education & Research Foundation announced today the winners of its 2017 Franshark competition, sponsored by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation and Subway which was held at the International Franchise Association 57th Annual Convention in Las Vegas. The four entrepreneurs—who hailed from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia—were selected by a panel […]

Pieology Pizzeria, where pizza lovers go to create artisan-style custom pizzas in endless flavor combinations, is thrilled to announce that its newest Florida location is now open in the city of Pensacola. This is the newest location operated by franchise partner, Kingdom Pies, LLC, who also runs three other Pieology locations throughout the Southeast. Pieology […]

Pieology Pizzeria, where pizza lovers go to create artisan-style custom pizzas in endless flavor combinations, is thrilled to announce that its newest Florida location is now open in the city of Pensacola. This is the newest location operated by franchise partner, Kingdom Pies, LLC, who also runs three other Pieology locations throughout the Southeast. Pieology […]

Captain D’s announced plans for continued development in Florida, targeting Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton to expand its presence through franchise growth. Mark Levis, senior director of franchise development, will be at the Tampa Franchise Expo on February 18 and 19 to meet with qualified prospective franchisees. Captain D’s currently has 30 restaurants located […]

Captain D’s announced plans for continued development in Florida, targeting Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Bradenton to expand its presence through franchise growth. Mark Levis, senior director of franchise development, will be at the Tampa Franchise Expo on February 18 and 19 to meet with qualified prospective franchisees. Captain D’s currently has 30 restaurants located […]

Billy Sims BBQ is expanding across Kansas and opened in Emporia on Wednesday at 330 Austin Bluff Blvd. This is the second of nine planned openings for Billy Sims for 2017 and will be the sixth restaurant in Kansas. And on February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. legendary Billy Sims will be meeting […]

Billy Sims BBQ is expanding across Kansas and opened in Emporia on Wednesday at 330 Austin Bluff Blvd. This is the second of nine planned openings for Billy Sims for 2017 and will be the sixth restaurant in Kansas. And on February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. legendary Billy Sims will be meeting […]

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced that it has opened its newest hotel location at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado in Colorado Springs, making its eighth restaurant to open under a franchise agreement between Dunkin’ Donuts and Great Wolf Resorts. Dunkin’ Donuts has existing restaurants at Great Wolf Lodge resorts […]

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced that it has opened its newest hotel location at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado in Colorado Springs, making its eighth restaurant to open under a franchise agreement between Dunkin’ Donuts and Great Wolf Resorts. Dunkin’ Donuts has existing restaurants at Great Wolf Lodge resorts […]

DJK Commercial Realty, the commercial branch of leading real estate and relocation firm DJK Residential, announced the lease signing of Chillbox Greek Frozen Yogurt at Two Times Square, the franchise’s first New York City location. DJK Commercial Realty Agent Eric Piazza and associates represented Chillbox in the leasing transaction. Chillbox signed a 10-year lease to […]

DJK Commercial Realty, the commercial branch of leading real estate and relocation firm DJK Residential, announced the lease signing of Chillbox Greek Frozen Yogurt at Two Times Square, the franchise’s first New York City location. DJK Commercial Realty Agent Eric Piazza and associates represented Chillbox in the leasing transaction. Chillbox signed a 10-year lease to […]

The International Franchise Association’s Franchise Education & Research Foundation announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Franchising Gives Back Annual Awards. In partnership with Roark Capital Group, the third annual awards program salutes the best, most innovative community leaders and charitable programs nationwide. Winners will be honored at an awards celebration and dinner […]

The International Franchise Association’s Franchise Education & Research Foundation announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Franchising Gives Back Annual Awards. In partnership with Roark Capital Group, the third annual awards program salutes the best, most innovative community leaders and charitable programs nationwide. Winners will be honored at an awards celebration and dinner […]

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced it has added its ninth franchise partner—Southern Pie, LLC—who will develop MOD stores in Georgia and Alabama. Southern Pie, LLC, led by Robbie Hill and Kimberly Hill Hayden, plan to open their first MOD stores in 2017. The father-daughter team are multi-industry entrepreneurs who have built and operated […]

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings, LLC announced it has added its ninth franchise partner—Southern Pie, LLC—who will develop MOD stores in Georgia and Alabama. Southern Pie, LLC, led by Robbie Hill and Kimberly Hill Hayden, plan to open their first MOD stores in 2017. The father-daughter team are multi-industry entrepreneurs who have built and operated […]

Nékter Juice Bar, the popular Southern California-based, modern reinvention of the juice bar experience, announced that the restaurant and lifestyle brand will reach its 100th restaurant milestone in 2017, supported by recent multi-unit franchise agreements in new markets including Florida, Washington, Utah, and Houston, Texas. As a result of the brand’s growing appeal, Nékter has […]

Nékter Juice Bar, the popular Southern California-based, modern reinvention of the juice bar experience, announced that the restaurant and lifestyle brand will reach its 100th restaurant milestone in 2017, supported by recent multi-unit franchise agreements in new markets including Florida, Washington, Utah, and Houston, Texas. As a result of the brand’s growing appeal, Nékter has […]

Gyroville showed consumers and investors that the healthy, build-your-own style trend is on the rise by gaining considerable ground in 2016. The popular Southeast Florida Mediterranean fast-casual franchise generated incredible attention from franchise prospects in its first year of franchising, inking deals to bring the brand to new markets in 2017—including Ecuador, Orlando, and the […]

Gyroville showed consumers and investors that the healthy, build-your-own style trend is on the rise by gaining considerable ground in 2016. The popular Southeast Florida Mediterranean fast-casual franchise generated incredible attention from franchise prospects in its first year of franchising, inking deals to bring the brand to new markets in 2017—including Ecuador, Orlando, and the […]

Tulsa-based fast casual BBQ franchise Billy Sims BBQ is continuing rapid expansion across central Oklahoma with its newest opening January 20, in Norman, Oklahoma by seven-year Billy Sims franchisee veteran and businessman, Trent Crow. The restaurant is located at Crimson Center 2627 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 104, the busting east side of University of Oklahoma’s […]

Tulsa-based fast casual BBQ franchise Billy Sims BBQ is continuing rapid expansion across central Oklahoma with its newest opening January 20, in Norman, Oklahoma by seven-year Billy Sims franchisee veteran and businessman, Trent Crow. The restaurant is located at Crimson Center 2627 N. Classen Blvd. Suite 104, the busting east side of University of Oklahoma’s […]

Wayback Burgers, America’s hometown burger joint, serving delicious, fresh burgers made from 100-percent ground beef, hand-dipped milkshakes and more, announced key changes to its corporate team to help support its rapid growth and expansion within new and existing markets. Specifically, Wayback Burgers has added and promoted new team members within its franchise development and procurement […]

Wayback Burgers, America’s hometown burger joint, serving delicious, fresh burgers made from 100-percent ground beef, hand-dipped milkshakes and more, announced key changes to its corporate team to help support its rapid growth and expansion within new and existing markets. Specifically, Wayback Burgers has added and promoted new team members within its franchise development and procurement […]

Firehouse Subs is aggressively pursuing Northeast development by offering a development incentive to prospective, qualified franchisees as a part of its continued effort for national growth and expansion. This fast casual brand continues to grow its business with more than 1,030 restaurants in 44 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, and is recognized as one of […]