Top Franchising News

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 […]

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 […]

Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc. announced a new Growth Market Development Incentive focused on attracting and partnering with experienced, development-oriented operators that align with the growing brand’s values and culture. Qualified franchisees signing area development agreements in select, larger markets through 2017 may be eligible for more than $75,000 per store in financial incentives including: Zero […]

Papa Murphy’s Holdings, Inc. announced a new Growth Market Development Incentive focused on attracting and partnering with experienced, development-oriented operators that align with the growing brand’s values and culture. Qualified franchisees signing area development agreements in select, larger markets through 2017 may be eligible for more than $75,000 per store in financial incentives including: Zero […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop will open on January 30 in Bastrop, Texas, debuting its fifth location in the greater Austin metropolitan area. The 4,750 square-foot fast-casual restaurant is instilled with the promise to focus its full attention on promptly and efficiently providing guests with generous helpings of uniquely flavorful foods at a fair price, in a […]

On the heels of a pivotal investment set to accelerate franchise growth, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted sandwiches, has named franchise industry veteran David Bloom as the company’s Chief Development Officer. “David’s emphasis on growing brands domestically and internationally in the franchise and restaurant space is why we’re so excited to have […]

An innovative environment, serving healthy and delicious meals of the finest basic ingredients in customer driven creative combinations, have combined to make BRYN+DANE’s one of the most talked about new food concepts in America. Today the company is announcing a 100-store expansion plan with Kitchen Fund and Fransmart—one of the most successful franchise expansion teams […]

Zoup! is opening in The Shoppes at Flemington in New Jersey this spring. Franchisee Mark Barbour is an experienced local businessman who plans on opening three Zoup! locations in the state over the next five years, and even more after that. Barbour brings a unique background to his latest business venture, from his 34 years […]

Mamoun’s Falafel, the iconic 40-year-old New York City Middle Eastern restaurant, announced it will be opening a franchise location in Dallas this year. This is the concept’s first in the state of Texas. Real estate options are currently being explored in the Dallas area. Mamoun’s Falafel is the oldest falafel restaurant in New York, having […]

The Instagram-worthy Lobster Rolls and Chowder Fries from Slapfish will soon be available in San Diego, as the premium fast casual seafood concept has finalized a franchise agreement to build five locations in the area with the first slated to open later this year. Slapfish founder and celebrity chef, Andrew Gruel, grew the wildly successful […]

The wait is over for Fort Worth pizza lovers as the iconic Mr. Gatti’s Pizza will open its newest restaurant Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Fort Worth’s Museum Place. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. “We are very excited about introducing […]

The Saxton Group, the largest McAlister’s Deli franchisee, continues their DFW Expansion with three new locations set to open in the first half of 2017. The new restaurants will be located in: Lewisville, Cedar Hill, and the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas. The three locations will add to the 24 locations already open in DFW, […]

Wahlburgers, the better burger restaurant brand founded by Chef Paul Wahlberg and celebrity brothers Mark and Donnie, announced that it will expand to Asia in 2017 through a joint venture with Cachet Hospitality Group (CHG). The first three restaurants are slated to open in Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Shanghai, China. A celebratory event was held in […]

Beloved foodie favorite, Dat Dog, is looking to expand its sausage and hot dog empire outside of New Orleans through franchising and additional corporate-owned restaurants this year. Beginning in January, Dat Dog launched its franchising program, seeking experienced restaurant operators who are looking for a customized, creative eatery that gives back to the community. Dat […]

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 […]