McDonald’s franchisee settles U.S. agency’s sexual harassment lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – The franchise operator of 18 McDonald’s locations in Nevada, Arizona and California agreed to pay $1,997,500 to settle regulatory charges it allowed pervasive sexual harassment at its…
On The Border Signs First New Franchisee in Over 10 Years, Brand Poised for Major Growth with Franchise Pipeline
Perspective Hospitality to bring On The Border to South Padre Island this summer South Padre Island, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Following a year of uncertainty and trying times for the restaurant industry, On The…
Curry Up Now Franchisee Opens Third Location in Metro Atlanta Area
Experienced franchise operator inexpensively converts a former restaurant space in Alpharetta City Center to new Curry Up Now Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest growing Indian fast…
Chocolate Bash Adds New Franchisee to Network in California
The original location will now be under ownership of a new franchisee. Newport Beach, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Gourmet chocolatier, Chocolate Bash, has welcomed a new franchisee to its network this month. The newest…
Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Franchisee Signs Multi-Unit Deal in California and Nevada!
Raman Dhillon (-) Rapidly growing Huckleberry’s Breakfast and Lunch announced a multi-unit deal with current franchisee Raman Dhillon today. Dhillon currently owns 5 Huckleberry’s in Northern California and the new agreement has…
Curry Up Now Dominates Southern Expansion, Partners With Women-Owned Franchisee To Secure Third Franchise Deal in Texas
Samyuktha Kilaru and Kiran Khajuria The nation’s fastest-growing Indian fast casual concept signed a third multi-unit franchise deal in The Lone Star State to bring additional restaurants to Fort Worth and surrounding…
Krystal’s New Franchisee To Open First New Restaurant in 15 Years, Coming Soon to Dublin
Atlanta, GA (-) Krystal Restaurants LLC, the original quick-service restaurant chain in the South, has added a new franchisee to the system who will be opening the first restaurant by a new…
Uncle Sharkii Franchisee Bites Into New Territory
The grand opening of the newest store will be located at the Solano Town Center in California Fairfield, CA (-) The sky’s the limit for Amy Liu as she opens her second…
Papa John’s Announces Brand’s Largest Domestic Development Deal Ever With Leading Multi-Brand Franchisee Operator Sun Holdings
Sun Holdings to oversee opening of 100 stores through 2029, targeting high-growth Texas markets Founded by Guillermo Perales in 1997, Sun Holdings supports multiple brands and concepts, with over 1,000 locations across…
MOOYAH Inks Largest-Ever Development Deal for 15 Units in Palm Beach County With Golden Corral Franchisee Marc Verderame
Franchising is a family business for Verderame, who hopes to one day grow beyond the 15 new MOOYAH locations he’ll be opening over the next decade. West Palm Beach, FL (-) Marc…
Happy Joe’s Franchisee Continues Missouri Growth, Sets Sights on London Expansion
Happy Joe’s Franchisee Satish Paradeshi and CEO Tom Sacco Popular family-centric pizza concept opens second of four Missouri locations in St. Peters St. Louis, MO (-) Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream…
Father-Son Franchisee Duo Bring Firehouse Subs to Saraland
Jim Chandler and Jay Chandler Saraland, AL (-) Firehouse Subs® is pleased to announce the grand opening of its first location in Saraland, Alabama locally owned and operated by Franchisees Jim Chandler…
Walk-On’s Franchisee, Metroplex Group, Partners with BeerBoard to Implement Automated LBW Intelligence
Syracuse, NY (-) BeerBoard, the leader in technology and automated intelligence for the on-premise hospitality industry, announced today that Metroplex Group, a Walk-On’s franchise operator, has signed as its newest retail client…
Franchisee Duo Bring First Firehouse Subs to Dayton, TN
Dayton franchisees, left to right: Lee Smith and Lonnie Patton Dayton, TN (-) Firehouse Subs® is pleased to announce the grand opening of its first location in Dayton, TN, locally owned and…
Second-Generation KFC Franchisee Operates 36 Restaurants with Third-Generation Franchisee Family and an Eye on Growth
(-) 2022 marks 70 years since Colonel Harland Sanders first began franchising his now world- famous secret recipe of eleven herbs and spices that would become known as “Kentucky Fried Chicken” in…
Fazoli’s Drives Nationwide Development Through Existing Franchisee Deals
The nation’s largest Italian QSR brand signs area development agreements with three current franchisees to add 10 new locations to rapidly growing pipeline Lexington, KY (-) Fazoli’s is enjoying significant franchise development…
Longtime Nékter Juice Bar Franchisee Signs Multi-Unit Agreement for 16 Additional Locations in Southern California
Leading National Juice Bar Concept to Open Record Number of Locations in March Costa Mesa, CA (-) Nékter Juice Bar today announces that one of its longstanding franchise partners with 12 locations,…
Marco’s Pizza Franchisee Stephanie Moseley Named 2022 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association
Pictured, left to right: Todd Watson, Chief Legal Officer at Marco’s Pizza; Shannon Iverson, Vice President of Franchise Sales at Marco’s Pizza; Stephanie Moseley, Multi-Unit Marco’s Pizza Franchisee; Catherine Monson, IFA Chair…
Marco’s Pizza Inks 46-Store Phoenix Agreement – One of the Largest Franchisee Deals in Brand History
Seasoned Multi-Unit Franchisee Robert Pina Eager to Grow Marco’s Portfolio to 66 Total Stores in Six years Phoenix, AZ (-) Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a 46-store…
Eggs Up Grill Myrtle Beach Franchisee Opens Third Restaurant
Spartanburg, SC (-) Eggs Up Grill a rapidly growing breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, opened its newest restaurant in Myrtle Beach today. This is the third Eggs Up Grill for local owners…
Whether It’s a Recession, Pandemic, Labor Shortage or More Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill Star Multi-Unit Franchisee Steve Alie Has Overcome Every Obstacle on His Path
Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill CEO Phil Friedman with Multi-Unit Owner Steve Alie at the latest drive-thru restaurant in Southfield, Michigan. (-) Since Steve Alie first got into the restaurant business with no…
Dog Haus Fuels Nationwide Growth with Franchisee Financial Options from ApplePie Capital
Acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept to significantly increase growth and brand awareness across the country through new partnership Pasadena, CA (-) Dog Haus is taking its rapid growth efforts…
Grill With Us in New England and Beyond – Become a D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchisee!
New England Famous With 55 years of success as a brand, D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches has been New England’s neighborhood sandwich shop since 1967. Our first location opened in Dedham, MA serving crave-able,…
Franchisee Success Pushes Rise to More Than Double Its Nationwide Footprint
The southern fast casual chain is set to add at least 20 corporate locations and finalize leases in new markets Durham, NC (-) Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken, the nation’s fastest-growing…
Marco’s Pizza Franchisee Kal Gullapalli to Open 36th Location and the Brand’s Milestone 1,100th Store
Kal Gullapalli Former Wall Street Investor and Serial Entrepreneur Plans 100+ Marco’s Locations by 2025 Tampa, FL (-) Multi-unit growth continues to play a strategic role in Marco’s Pizza rapid expansion, with…
Multi-Unit Franchisee Brings Marco’s Pizza’s 1,100th Store to Dundee
Kal Gullapalli One of the Fastest Growing Pizza Brands Yearns to Satisfy the Community’s Cravings with its Delicious, Tasty Creations Dundee, FL (-) Marco’s Pizza‘s 1,100th store recently opened in Dundee. Located…
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