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As part of Jollibees $70.6 million European growth plans, the Philippines-based brand will open a newly designed store model on Leicester Square in London next week, a news release said. Jollibee said the design and corresponding branding hones in a…

Provided May 12, 2021 Sacramentos Burger Patch, a 2-year-old, plant-based fast casual concept, has signed on as the official local restaurant partner of the 2021 SBD Worlds Strongest Man competition. Sacramento is hosting the annual global competition of strength June 15-20, 2021, and Burger Patch will supply the competition with on-site catering. "If our burgers can meet the needs of elite athletes like the worlds strongest men, were confident theyll stack up for every consumer," co-founder CE...

Ritas Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is expanding into Kentucky after signing a multi-unit deal to bring its stores to the Bluegrass State later this year. The agreement was finalized with a multi-generational family franchise team and is part of…

May 5, 2021 With 15 locations operating in the Philadelphia area, Dallas-based Smoothie King is targeting the market for even greater development. Although it has six units under construction there, the brand is seeking franchisees to help it extend its reach. "We believe Philadelphia is a perfect place to expand our franchise for a couple reasons," Kevin King, chief development officer, said in a company press release. "One, prospective owners have the opportunity to be one of the first to bre...

Provided May 5, 2021 Florida-based Island Fin Poke is opening a location this month in the Carrollwood community of Tampa under the direction of husband-and-wife duo Lincoln and Kara Pereira, who will eventually open two other units in the area. Home to outdoor beach-themed seating and third-party delivery, the Carrollwood location will also feature local art, beer and wine options and discounts for veterans and first responders, said Co-owner Lincoln Pereira, a vice president in the investment...

Logo: Provided. May 5, 2021 Pizza Inn has opened a store on North Cedar Street in Bearden, Arkansas, according to a press release. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee David Blackmon, who is president of Blackmon Oil and a member of Pizza Inns Franchise Leadership Council. The Bearden Pizza Inn Express will be Blackmons fifth location in western Arkansas. "Those looking for convenience or who are always on-the-go can head to Pizza Inn for high quality pizzas made fresh daily," Bla...

Photo: File/provided. May 5, 2021 Louisiana-based Southern Classic Chicken, which began franchising last year, is working with Franchise Marketing Systems to expand the 17-store chain across Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Texas, a news release said. The company said its combination of a limited-item menu, along with drive-thru and walk-up stores, has proved resilient throughout the pandemic. In fact, last year, the chain reported a 20% increase in systemwide sales, which it said sets the ...

Cairn Real Estate Holdings Acquires JP And Associates Realtors And JPAR Franchising iCrowd Newswire CAIRN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS ACQUIRES JP & ASSOCIATES REALTORS AND JPAR FRANCHISING Investment Sets Foundation for National Real Estate Services Platform DALLAS, Texas and SALT LAKE CITY (May 4, 2021) — Cairn Real Estate Holdings, LLC and its Chairman and CEO Rick Davidson announced today that it has acquired JP & Associates Realtors and JPAR Franchising, a leading real estate brokerage and franc...

Photo: Jacks via Facebook May 3, 2021 Alabama-born walk-up hamburger stand, Jacks, is officially opening its 200th store today. The location is on South Church Avenue, in Louisville, Mississippi which is the brands first in the east-central Mississippi city, a news release said. "As we celebrate the opening of our 200th restaurant, we could not be more thankful for the continued support we receive from our customers and communities and the hard work of all of our restaurant employees," Jacks Fa...