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Minnesota-based fast casual concept CRISP & GREEN announced that a team led by Minneapolis native and former NBA athlete, Kris Humphries, will be the company’s first franchise partner. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher will open his initial location in Dinkytown, with plans to open five additional area locations in the coming months. Kris Humphries and […]

Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice, the wildly popular international one-dish chain, has announced a strategic plan to expand in California through franchising. The brand is kicking off its expansion with a multi-unit deal that will bring three new franchise locations to Orange County, including one in Lake Forest, Santa Ana and Aliso Viejo. The franchise development […]

Long John Silver’s announced an exciting franchise growth incentive program for 2018. The program is aimed at both existing franchisees and qualified new franchisees to drive development of LJS’ exciting new restaurant redesign. “Growth is on the menu for Long John Silver’s,” says James O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer. “We are thrilled to encourage our current […]

Smoothie King, a leading smoothie company with nearly 1,000 locations worldwide, continues its record-setting growth with a new franchise partner that will introduce the brand to cities in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Central Florida. John Clancy and his team at Smoothie King Midwest have signed an agreement to develop 60 locations, starting in Indianapolis and […]

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Scotty’s Brewhouse, a Craft Beer Sports Bar concept based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is announcing the launch of its comprehensive national franchise program. With 17 corporate and managed locations, Scotty’s Brewhouse is now available for franchise throughout the United States. The 1st Scotty’s Brewhouse opened in 1996 in Muncie, Indiana. Additional locations now include 12 Indiana locations as […]

Donatos Pizza is set to take a slice out of Savannah. The Ohio-based fast-casual pizza chain, has signed an agreement for the development of three restaurants in the area over the next few years. While no lease has been signed, the brand is eyeing midtown to Windsor Forest for the first restaurant. “We are thrilled […]

World Franchise Associates announced the signing of an agreement to exclusively represent Captain D’s Seafood Restaurant for development opportunities worldwide. World Franchise Associates assists franchisors to enter new international markets and expertly assists investors to acquire master franchises for the best franchised and most recognized business brands in the world. Captain D’s was ranked No. […]

Pizza Inn has just opened its new convenient grab-and-go unit, PIE, at 10103 S. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., near the Hobby Airport in Houston. PIE gives customers a fast, convenient experience when picking up their favorite hot pizza. “We have heard great things about Pizza Inn Express and thought that it would be a great […]

Jim Creel, CEO of Taco John’s, recently announced that Illinois franchisee Alex Habeeb is the winner of the 2018 “Mr. Taco” award. Currently the owner of two Illinois Taco John’s restaurants—one in Bourbonnais and one in Bradley—Habeeb moved to the U.S. from Beirut, Lebanon when he was 17, and has been with Taco John’s since […]

Fransmart, the leading global franchise developer behind the explosive growth of The Halal Guys and Five Guys Burgers & Fries, has brought on industry veteran Michael D’Arezzo. As part of the Fransmart team, D’Arezzo will assist Fransmart’s Founder and President, Dan Rowe, in developing and growing the company’s existing portfolio of emerging restaurant brands. D’Arezzo […]

Long John Silver’s, the nation’s largest quick service seafood company, announced the acquisition of 76 LJS restaurants owned by ServUS located primarily in Indiana. ServUS is owned by veteran franchisee Bob Ruckriegel who opened the 3rd Long John Silver’s restaurant in 1969. Financial terms were not released. “This is an excellent opportunity to continue our brand […]

Ncounter, a fast casual, breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant, is announcing the launch of its national franchise program under a new brand name, Daily Jam. With three locations in Arizona, the company is now offering franchise development opportunities in select markets throughout the United States. The leadership team at Due North Holdings, parent company to […]

Smoothie King, a leading smoothie company with more than 960 locations worldwide, continues its record-setting growth with a new franchise partner that will bring the brand to Michigan in 2018. Christopher Klebba, president of Northern Diamond Management, and his team have signed an agreement to develop 50 locations throughout the state. With deep roots in […]

Flynn Restaurant Group, the largest restaurant franchisee in the U.S., announced that it has hired Jeffery Kent as its new Senior Vice President of Information Technology overseeing all IT related activities across the company’s Applebee’s, Taco Bells, and Panera Bakery Cafes. Kent has more than 25 years of senior IT leadership experience, earning a reputation […]

Middle Eastern restaurants and gyro stands have been culinary staples for decades, but unlike Mexican or Italian food, they’ve never really made it to the American mainstream. Today, a new crop of fast-casual concepts like Gyroville are feeding the growing consumer demand for the healthful and wide-ranging cuisines of the Mediterranean region. Rooted in Greek […]

Tropical Smoothie Café announced Wednesday it has signed a franchise development agreement to expand its presence in Indiana. The brand’s existing franchisees, David and Ruth Buko, alongside first-time Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee James Volpert, will be developing eight cafes throughout the Indianapolis area, with the first two locations expected to open in Hamilton and Boone […]

Snowdays Shaved Cream Co., the New York City concept that has revolutionized the frozen dessert industry, has announced plans to expand with national franchising opportunities. The brand, which serves shaved cream—a frozen treat that pairs the creaminess of ice cream with the fluffy texture of snow, under 200-calories per serving—is currently seeking qualified franchisees in […]

The International Franchise Association (IFA) Foundation announced it is accepting applications for its annual NextGen in Franchising Global Competition, a worldwide contest that engages millennial entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses through the franchise model, and the only business incubator in the world focused on franchising. Since the inception of the NextGen in Franchising Global […]