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Six-time MMA champion Stipe Miocic has become a part-owner in Romeos Pizzas Parma, Ohio location, and will support the organization in brand-building efforts across the nation, according a press release. Miocic lives and trains in Cleveland, Ohio and works as…

FAT, the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalos Express and 15 other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal with franchisee Deidre Brown to open three co-branded Fatburger and Buffalos Express units over the next three years in Atlanta. "This development deal…

Juice It Up has landed a multi-unit development deal with Morey Mirkazemi to open three stores in Bakersfield, California over the next three years. The three-store development deal was signed by the longtime Bakersfield resident and multi-unit franchisee and Mirkazemi will own and operate each store.

Italy-based Poke House has added a location near St. Pauls Cathedral in London and will open a store next week in Londons Battersea Power Station.

Vegan fast-food chain Odd Burger, based in Canada, has launched its franchising operations in the United States, according to a press release. The brand has formed a Delaware corporation that will serve as the franchisor of, and that will operate, Odd Burgers U.S. franchise division.

Wing It On has an signed agreement with Florida entrepreneur Jayesh Patel to open a store in Mount Dora. Building on the momentum of the brands entrance into Florida last year with two planned locations in Orlando, the agreement represents…

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a store at 1870 John Harden Dr. in Jacksonville, Arkansas, under the direction of Simply Slims. "Were so grateful for the dedication of the Simply Slims team in satisfying Jacksonville fans with this new location,"…

California Pizza Kitchen has announced the opening of a new franchise location at Los Angeles International Airport. Its the second location with the airport.

Bushfire Kitchen, founded in 2012 by Clive Barwin and his cousin, Chef Brandon Barwin, in California, will be adding to its five units thanks to a partnership with CapitalSpring, a private investment firm. "We could tell from our first visit…

Burger King UK has purchased 74 restaurants from franchisees Kari Limited and Teresina Limited, according to a CityA.M. report. The purchase gives Burger King UK 266 units, nearly half of its 533 UK store count.