Top Franchising News

Champs Chicken was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Franchise Brands list. This list recognizes the 200 franchisors that have built the strongest brands, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s 2018 Franchise 500 ranking. Champs Chicken was ranked No. 177. “It’s always exciting to see our brands gaining recognition.  With all of the focus we […]

Mr Gatti’s Pizza, known for its iconic game rooms and famous pizza buffet, has announced the sale of 13 corporate locations in Austin, Texas. Effective September 18, these locations are now owned and operated by the investment group- Three Dough Boys, LLC comprised of Jeff Tisdel, Kenny Starks and Richie Jarzombek; all local Austin entrepreneurs. […]

Acai Express, the Puerto Rico-based lifestyle brand that offers an acai berry fresh fruit and nutrient-rich menu for healthier living, has awarded two U.S. franchises: one in Denver, Colorado and the other in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. These new franchisees, signed shortly after Acai Express entered the U.S market in May, speak to the popularity […]

Habit Burger Grill announced the company has signed a nine-store development agreement with Elite Flame Grill, LLC to open new restaurants in Eastern Washington and Idaho. The first locations are expected to open in the first quarter of 2019. Elite Flame Grill’s CEO Sandy Mann also operates casual dining and quick serve restaurants and brings […]

In the midst of its aggressive domestic and international growth strategy meant to propel the brand to the top of its segment, Pokéworks, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing poke franchises, announces its inaugural expansion abroad through the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement in Mexico. To further fuel its robust growth plans to […]

Sonic Drive-In, the nation’s largest chain of drive-in restaurants, presented 10 awards to franchisees and operators at the 2018 Sonic National Convention in Washington, D.C. earlier this week. Each year, Sonic honors individuals and franchise groups in recognition of their strong leadership skills, exemplary brand representation, and record of brand growth. “With more than 3,600 […]

Roy Rogers Restaurants announced that it has signed an agreement with Burger Brothers Restaurant Group, a multi-brand franchise developer with locations throughout Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, to open seven new restaurants throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Queens. The Western-themed quick-service concept famous for its trio of roast beef sandwiches, burgers and fried chicken, […]

World Franchise Associates announced an agreement to represent Sonic for development opportunities in the GCC. World Franchise Associates assists franchisors to enter new international markets and expertly assists investors to acquire master, country and regional franchises for the best franchised and most recognized business brands in the world. Ranked as No. 6 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise […]

The founders, management team, and executive chef from acclaimed NYC restaurant Taboon announced that Taboonette Middleterranean Kitchen has launched its exclusive franchise program in select markets across the United States. The Taboonette franchise system provides potential franchise owners access to an established business model, authentic and health-centric international cuisine, and a trademark that describes carefully […]

FAT Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, announced a new development deal with franchise partner Praveen Vig to develop a Fatburger restaurant in New Jersey’s Cherry Hill Mall, opening late 2018. The opening of this new store will launch Fatburger’s return to the East Coast. Fatburger, The Last Great Hamburger Stand, is known for their […]

Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, announced its continued expansion in Ontario, specifically in the Greater Toronto Area with the signing of 18 new store development agreements with six new and existing franchise groups. The first Baskin-Robbins shop under these new agreements opened this summer. Currently, there are nearly 100 Baskin-Robbins […]

Primo Hoagies, the Philadelphia-born Italian specialty sandwich franchise, signed an agreement with Christopher Amico for the North Jersey area. The new hoagie franchise location will be the first of three locations that Amico will be opening in the area. Primo Hoagies prides itself on offering guests high-quality, original products from a diverse menu, including the […]

World Franchise Associates has announced the signing of an agreement to exclusively represent Great Harvest Bakery for development opportunities in Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Gulf Cooperation Council, United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada. World Franchise Associates expertly assists franchisors to enter new international markets and provide international franchise advisory services to corporate and private investors who […]

Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC announced the opening of its 700th location in the system, which will open on August 24 in Hurst, TX at 760 Airport Freeway Suite 100. This major milestone showcases Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s rapid growth since launching in Destin, FL more than 20 years ago and gets the company closer to reaching […]

Creamistry—a California-based chain that specializes in made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream using all-natural and organic ingredients with more than 60 flavors and toppings—recently opened its first franchise location in China. With currently more than 55 successful locations operating across the United States, Creamistry is setting out to transform China’s frozen dessert industry with plans to […]

Wayback Burgers announced franchise development success in Q2 2018. The second quarter was filled with multiple transactions, franchise expansions and significant growth in exciting new places, both domestically and internationally. This continued success and growth is receiving acclaim from franchising’s most respected magazines. In fact, Franchise Times recently highlighted Wayback Burgers’ growth tear and named […]