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By John Lee. More information has been revealed about the entry of US-based Duck Donuts to the Iraqi market. The company announced in April that it had signed a franchise agreement for 10 shops in Iraq, but gave no further details. Franchise Times has now reported that the franchisee is Rian Mohammad, an engineer and

Nadeem Bajwa began his Papa Johns career as a delivery driver. Today, he owns 192 franchises and has his sights set on 500.

Russos New York Pizzeria has announced the brands first location in Manila, Philippines. The deal was inked with franchise brand Le Frank Group. "We are looking forward to bringing a taste of little Italy to the Philippines market.

Jersey Mikes Subs is now open in 50 states, thanks to its Alaska debut. "We now have more than 2,500 Jersey Mikes locations in all 50 states," Hoyt Jones, president, Jersey Mikes Franchise Systems Inc., said in a company press…

Minnesota-based Crisp & Green is set to make its New York City debut in the NoMad neighborhood, marking entry into its tenth state. Ten additional states will open by years end, giving the brand 65 locations and 130 by 2024,…

Chicken Salad Chick, which landed this week at No. 2 on the 2023 list of FastCasual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, is adding a location in Tyler, Texas, marking its 27th restaurant in the state and the first for Jack and Mona Gabriel.

Smoothie King has hired Camille Hymes as chief operating officer to help lead it through the next phase of national growth. "Were excited to have Camille Hymes join our distinguished leadership team at Smoothie King," CEO Wan Kim said in…

Blaze Fast Fired Pizza is deploying the Qu unified commerce platform, a cloud-native system, to improve ordering and operational efficiency across its entire franchise system. The technology provides better order accuracy and kitchen fulfillment, which can reduce the cost of…

Leaders in the Philippine franchising industry are bent on strengthening this country’s edge in franchising under the new normal environment, taking advantage of the high interest in franchise business here and abroad.

The city of Nashville will be home to Florida-based Island Fin Poke Co next week when the chain opens its 26th location and second in Tennessee. "One of the reasons that inspired us to be a part of the larger…