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Yogurtland announced its continuing international expansion with the opening of its first location in Singapore at the Suntec City Mall overlooking the Fountain of Wealth. This is the first of several locations planned for Singapore by Yogurtland’s area developer Flavour Playground, headed by Oak Chinawongwatana and Joe Hee. Chinawongwatana and his team spearheaded Yogurtland’s expansion […]

Chad and Brooke Knudson, sole owners of the Scottsdale mainstay off Scottsdale Road just south of Thomas and the newer Tempe location, have announced their intention to franchise the new D’Lite Healthy On The Go restaurant concept.  Healthy fast food has been the staple at this well-known kitchen and coffee house in Scottsdale and Tempe […]

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has opened a third location in California as it embarks on an ambitious development campaign to add locations in the West and Southwest. The chain has just launched a multi-month campaign in Texas, Arizona and California using digital and social media marketing, including Facebook and LinkedIn, to attract potential franchisees. The […]

Sub Zero Ice Cream, the nation’s first liquid nitrogen ice cream franchise, plans to significantly expand its presence in greater Tampa over the next six years, with the goal of opening at least 10 new franchised locations. The brand is currently seeking franchise partners to introduce the concept to the market. Sub Zero area developer […]

Gyroville, a popular Southeast Florida fast-casual, build-your-own Mediterranean franchise, is expanding its U.S. presence with the recent awarding of its first franchise location in Kansas. Franchise owners Ganna Voskoboyeva and Nataliya Miller will be bringing the brand to Kansas with their location in Topeka that’s planned to open in the spring of 2017. Gyroville was […]

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, the U.S.-based, award-winning sandwich concept, announced that it will make its United Kingdom debut in 2017 as part of the brand’s focus on expanding its presence globally. While Europe has been uncharted territory for the brand, Which Wich is no stranger to international expansion. There are 425 stores open in 10 […]

Zoup! is opening in the newly renovated Fox Chapel Plaza February in Pittsburgh. “We’re thrilled to bring Zoup!’s award-winning recipes to the people of Pittsburgh,” says husband-and-wife franchisees Richard and Jackie Cagley. “Zoup!’s amazing company culture is what initially attracted us to the brand, along with the opportunity to create an inviting, community-based restaurant serving […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will continue its expansion throughout the state of Washington with four new locations slated to open beginning spring 2017. The four new locations will be owned and operated by current Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner/Operator, Dan Pelfrey. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is growing rapidly nationwide with nearly 600 locations in 44 states, which is […]

#getfried Fry Café, a quick-serve restaurant franchise that offers a variety of topped French fries and finger foods, is expanding its presence through the sale of three new franchises in Houston; Buffalo, New York, and New York City. “Consumers are increasingly seeking quick, customizable food options, and with the relatively small footprint and non-traditional location […]

The Pie Hole, the Los Angeles based American pie and coffee shop, will be expanding to North Carolina in 2017, bringing its made-from-scratch sweet and savory pies to the East Coast. The Pie Hole has quickly grown in California due to successfully focusing on organic ingredients, mouthwatering flavors and tapping into a millennial concept. Real […]

NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon plans to open the first Red Mango Yogurt Café Smoothie and Juice Bar in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The store, located at 9675 Eagle Drive, will be co-branded with Nestle Toll House Café by Chip, offering customers their choice of both nutritious and indulgent treats. “Quality of life is everything […]

After a successful career in the National Football League, Donald Thomas has taken on a new adventure as a Rita’s Italian Ice franchisee in Fishers, Indiana. Thomas has been a long-time fan of the Rita’s brand, so it was an easy choice to make a sweet career move and invest in a Rita’s franchise location. […]

Yum China Holdings, Inc. and Taco Bell Corp. announced that they have opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in the second largest economy in the world: China. The inaugural restaurant is located near Shanghai’s landmark Oriental Pearl Tower in the Lujiazui area, the city’s central business district, and is Taco Bell’s latest international market entry […]

Since the first CoreLife Eatery opened its doors in May 2015 in Syracuse, New York, the restaurant has surfaced in numerous communities throughout the Northeast.  The company recently announced that they will be franchising CoreLife Eatery, bringing a good tasting and affordable healthy eating alternative to communities around the country. As part of that commitment, […]

McDonald’s Corporation announced Monday, along with CITIC Limited, CITIC Capital Holdings, and The Carlyle Group, the formation of a partnership and company that will act as the master franchisee responsible for McDonald’s businesses in mainland China and Hong Kong for a term of 20 years. The total consideration payable by the new company to acquire […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will begin serving authentic, slow-smoked barbecue to the residents of Carson, California, in fall 2017. The new Dickey’s location will be owned and operated by local entrepreneur, Elton Anderson. “Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is proud to have Elton Anderson join the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue […]

Cauldron Ice Cream, the innovative ice cream shop out of Santa Ana, California, is now expanding through franchising with the help of newly enlisted development partner, Fransmart. Cauldron Ice Cream has seen rapid success in its home market by incorporating cutting edge technology and techniques into flavorful desserts and menu items. By combining the two, […]

Papa John’s International, Inc., announced the signing of a restaurant development agreement that will accelerate growth of the Papa John’s brand in the Boston market. 1630 Pizza Company LLC, which is owned and operated by two long-term franchisees, has signed a development agreement to open 25 units over the next five years. “We are excited […]

Argosy Private Equity and MTN Capital announced Tuesday the acquisition of a controlling stake in Rita’s Franchise Company, LLC based in Trevose, Pennsylvania (“Rita’s”) the world’s largest Italian Ice concept from Falconhead Capital. As part of the agreement, Kirk Griswold, founding partner at Argosy Private Equity, will join Rita’s board as chairman and Jeff Moody […]