Franchising: Page 20

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    Love’s grows franchise partnership with Bojangles next year

    The retailer will open its 10th Bojangles in February in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of its 40-location franchise agreement.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 12, 2022
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    A&W shifts focus toward non-traditional development

    The QSR chain, which has healthy non-traditional growth internationally, is targeting locations in airports, colleges and grocery stores across the U.S.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Pret A Manger franchisee to develop 40 units in California

    Dallas Holdings, which operates eight Pret cafes in the U.K., will open new units as the 550-unit chain aims to double its store count in five years. 

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: How Wings & Rings found new direction after rebrand

    A year after changing its name, the company has boosted franchisee interest with discounted fees, new store designs and a more efficient POS system.

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Potbelly accelerates franchise momentum with 25 new units

    Four existing franchisees plan to open additional units over the next six years, which will help the fast casual chain reach its goal of 2,000 units. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Little Caesars’ delivery, digital channels spark new development opportunities

    Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro discusses how the chain’s diversified asset mix, delivery and customized in-app ordering is opening up new markets. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Texas c-store chain becomes franchisee for Captain D’s restaurants

    Checkout Food Stores is set to open 10 of the seafood joints around the Houston area, joining companies like EG Group and Hy-Vee in the restaurant franchise game.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Rego Restaurant Group hires Zaxby’s exec to lead development

    Vanessa Fox will oversee franchise-focused growth for Quiznos and Taco Del Mar, which are seeking scale through modular restaurant builds. 

    By • Dec. 2, 2022
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    Popeyes teams with National Urban League to grow franchisee diversity

    The civil rights organization will help Popeyes screen and recruit diverse franchisees as the brand continues its U.S. expansion, the chain said.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Berkeley-based Grégoire cooks up growth plans

    Founder Grégoire Jacquet, who opened his namesake restaurant in 2002, has conceptualized culinary hubs that will prepare items for nearby franchisees.

    By • Nov. 28, 2022
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    Jack in the Box predicts unit growth in 2023

    A year after relaunching franchising, the chain is targeting positive net unit growth for the first time since 2019 and plans to operate in 40 states by 2030.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Freddy’s targets 1K units with help of existing franchisees

    The fast casual chain has a pipeline of 600 units and hopes to reach 800 locations by 2027.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Yogurtland plans to double footprint by 2028

    The roughly 230-unit frozen yogurt concept is targeting major U.S. markets, including Phoenix, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Texas, as well as Florida.

    By • Nov. 18, 2022
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    Quiznos to boost Arizona presence with multi-unit franchise deal

    Franchisee Parish Patel will develop 30 units over the next seven years, increasing the sandwich chain's presence in the state more than eightfold.

    By • Nov. 17, 2022
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    Caribou Coffee opening first US franchised unit

    The store in Wooster, Ohio, is part of the company’s first multi-unit agreement with Mike Mariola, who intends to develop locations in several Ohio markets. 

    By • Nov. 16, 2022
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    Fat Brands hires restaurant tech exec as first chief growth officer

    Jeremy Theisen will oversee the recruitment of new franchisees and multi-unit deals with existing partners, the company said Monday.

    By • Nov. 14, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: TaKorean turns food truck concept into burgeoning franchise

    The six-unit chain is based in Washington, D.C., and is seeking single-unit franchisees in new markets.

    By • Nov. 7, 2022
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    Jack in the Box to sell company-owned Del Tacos to franchisees

    The Cypress Group will manage the sale of select Del Taco units to new and existing operators as part of Jack in the Box’s push for an asset-light model.

    By • Nov. 3, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: 810 Billiards & Bowling creates upscale eatertainment

    The entertainment concept, which features bowling, billiards and bocce ball, wants to sign eight to 12 franchise agreements annually over the next two to three years.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens first double drive-thru

    The Oklahoma City restaurant spans about 1,140 square feet on a small lot, with a traditional drive thru-lane and one for delivery and curbside pickup. 

    By • Oct. 28, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: Modern Market Eatery is ready to become a national brand

    The 30-unit fast casual brand has already signed its first franchisee for 41 units in 11 new markets, and is looking for more locations to grow. 

    By • Oct. 24, 2022
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    Why companies like Fat Brands, BBQ Holdings are co-branding units to scale up

    The strategy can boost AUVs, grow sales and offer brand diversity for landlords, say Fat CEO Andy Wiederhorn and BBQ Holdings CEO Jeff Crivello.

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
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    Franchise spotlight: District Taco to bring its Yucatan flavors beyond DC

    The chain, which began franchising in August, plans to expand into more Mid-Atlantic states, targeting 20 to 25 new franchised units annually through 2027.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
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    California Pizza Kitchen lands another LAX location

    The casual dining chain, which opened domestic franchising in December, is seeking partnerships for nontraditional locations like entertainment venues. 

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    McDonald’s won’t postpone franchising changes, operator group claims

    The National Franchisee Leadership Alliance requested policy amendments be delayed from January to June 2023. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022