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Velvet Taco opened its first casino location Tuesday inside Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma, one of several planned non-traditional openings for the Dallas-based brand. "There couldnt be a better location to introduce our first casino restaurant and we are honored…

McDonalds is raising its royalty fee for franchisees opening new domestic and Canadian restaurants, according to a CNN report. Royalty fees, formerly called service fees, will increase 1% to 5%, up from 4%, beginning Jan. 1.

Dig, a chef-centric eatery based in New York City, is making a few additions to its Kendall Square location in Boston. As the local lead behind the brands signature menu, Chef Connell Kelly joins the team, bringing culinary expertise and a passion for creating a memorable guest experience.

New York (CNN) — For the first time in about 30 years, McDonald’s is increasing its royalty fee for new franchise operators in the US and Canada.

For the first time in about 30 years, McDonald’s is increasing its royalty fee for franchise operators opening new restaurants in the US and Canada.

Smalls Slider has more than 100 restaurants — called "cans" — under development, according to the press release. The brand reopened franchising earlier this year and has nine cans open in Louisiana. It has locations in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana,…

Mr Gattis Pizza has opened a restaurant in Forth Worth, Texas under the helm of franchisee Kirk Jefferies, according to a press release. Jefferies owns and operates other franchises as well, including Jasons Deli and Chicken Express. This is her first Mr Gattis Pizza.

Captain Ds is opening in Cedar Hill, Texas, within the Dallas market at 522 East Beltline Road in Cedar Hill. The restaurant is owned and operated by multi-unit Golden Chick franchisee Joseph Omobogie and is Captain Ds 21st store in…

Smalls Sliders has inked a multi-unit deal with franchise group Sandlot LLC for five units in South Carolina, marking the brands entrance into the state, according to a press release. The first unit the brand calls a "can" will open…

Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened its first store in Florida and it is located in Tamarac City. The unit is 2,300 square feet and open 24-hours a day, according to a press release. Its the brands first unit in the…