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Louisiana-based Fat Boys Pizza is set to open its seventh unit next year, taking the brand outside its home state. The company has managed to grow despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

A&W is celebrating 10 years under franchisee ownership. Ten years ago, A&W was purchased by a tenacious group of franchisees to try and turn the struggling company around, according to a press release. Since the acquisition, which closed on Dec.

Chicken Salad Chick is opening next week in Tifton, Georgia, marking the states 36th location. Featuring a drive-thru and patio seating and located at 2202 US Hwy 41 N., the store will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday by offering free…

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and 13 other restaurant concepts, has signed a deal to open 10 co-branded locations in Libya. The stores will be made up of five co-branded Johnny Rockets and Hurricane Grill…

Toronto-based vegan concept Odd Burger is offering loans of up to 90% for applicable franchisees. The loans are made through the Canada Small Business Financing Program, administered by CIBC, according to a press release. Loans through the government-guaranteed program of up to $350,000 may be used for store financing, renovations, and more.

Pizza Factory has opened its first Texas location in the Fate community. The new Express model is located at 131 E.

California Pizza Kitchen is launching its first domestic franchise program following its successful international growth program, according to a press release. CPKs long-term franchise growth initiates are led by Giorgio Minardi, executive vice president of global development and franchise operations.…

McDonalds said Wednesday it will launch a franchisee recruitment initiative to increase the number of new franchisees from all backgrounds, including historically underrepresented groups, in domestic and international markets and help finance franchisees. The initiative is three-pronged, focusing on recruiting,…

Greenbar, a healthy fast casual concept committed to serving communities within healthy food deserts, debuted this month in Ft. Washington, Maryland, 35 miles south of Baltimore.

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Buffalos Express, and 13 other restaurant concepts, has opened a co-branded Fatburger and Buffalos Express in Greenbrier, Arkansas, marking its entry into the state. "Weve been eagerly awaiting the opening of the…