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Nathans Famous said it is not only bringing its products to five more countries globally, but also rolling out its recently unveiled virtual kitchen brand, Wings of New York, in four of those nations and Mexico City. In total, Nathans…

The Wisconsin fast-food chain Culvers is the top-rated burger brand in the Franchise 500. It now has 765 locations across 25 states that generate average sales of $2.5 million per year. Culvers franchise-startup investment is higher than other brands, but ongoing costs are lower. Craig and Lea Culver founded their restaurant in 1985 with two simple premises: top-notch customer service and a bit of butter makes a better burger. Culvers has since expanded from its home base in Sauk City, Wisconsi...

Photo: File March 3, 2021 Roy Rogers will open a flagship store in June inside a former Wendys in Eldersburg, Maryland, on Ridge Road. Featuring the Frederick, Maryland-based chains latest design elements as well as drive-thru and operational enhancements — including the brands first digital drive-thru menu boards — the store is the second Roy Rogers for Carroll County. Roy Rogers used location intelligence data gathered by SiteZeus to confirm the suitability of the Eldersburg site, accordi...

Provided March 2, 2021 Farmer Boys has opened its first Arizona location in the City Gate Marketplace at 1535 West Higley Road in Gilbert. "The fresher the food, the better it tastes," Franchisee Omar Mawas said in a company press release. "Theres a difference between fast food and farm fresh food found at Farmer Boys. It is a privilege to introduce farm-to-table food to Gilbert, Arizona and bring new jobs and support for local schools and organizations throughout the community." The restauran...

Bojangles Opco LLC inked a development deal with longtime franchisee, Jeff Rigsby of BOJ of WNC LLC, to open 45 locations of the chicken and biscuit QSR over the next seven years, according to a news release. The chain has…

Image courtesy of iStock March 1, 2021 Despite the pandemic, A&Ws sales were up 8.5% over last year, and the growth trend is continuing in 2021. January same-store sales climbed 20%, making it the best single month of sales growth since 2011, according to a company press release. "If you look across the burger chain landscape, its hard to find any other players experiencing this level of consistent growth," CEO Kevin Bazner said in the release, which also reported that total comps are up 51% si...

Provided March 1, 2021 Mutts Canine Cantina, a restaurant for dogs and their owners, will open six locations in Phoenix via a franchise agreement with Cafrema Investments, which owns 60 Little Caesars and two Dunkin Donuts. "Mutts is the perfect fit for our team, combining our love for dogs with our established background in the hospitality industry," Cafrema Investments co-founder Ricardo Martinez said in a company press release. "We are excited to partner with such an innovative business and ...

Image courtesy of iStock Feb. 25, 2021 Dippin Dots, a flash-frozen beaded ice cream treat, and Doc Popcorn fresh-popped, kettle-cooked popcorn will be available in a co-branded flagship store opening early April in New York Citys Flatiron District at 1 Madison Ave., off Madison Square Park, according to a press release. "I focus on brands that offer great products, but more importantly great experiences, and I believe that the new Dippin Dots and Doc Popcorn flagship on Madison Square Park will...

McDonald’s Joins the Fierce Fight for Chicken Sandwich Supremacy Fast-food chains like Chick-fil-A and Popeyes have been vying for chicken supremacy, capitalizing on the sandwich’s popularity with customers. “We’ve been clamoring for it,” one McDonald’s franchise owner said of the chain’s new Crispy Chicken Sandwich.Credit...McDonalds Feb. 23, 2021 One of the fiercest food-world fights in recent years has featured fast-food chains vying for supremacy over who ...

Photo: iStock. Feb. 23, 2021 A pair of Tennessee Black franchisees took their allegations of discrimination against McDonalds straight to the chains corporate headquarters in Chicagos West Loop neighborhood Monday. The protest was led by Memphis, Tennessee multi-unit Black franchisees, James Byrd and his brother, Darrell Byrd, who filed a class-action against the QSR last fall, alleging the company has been "predatory" against Black franchisees, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The Byrds wer...