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Fresh Dining Concepts, a Focus Brands franchisee, expands to 146 locations with the acquisition of 73 Auntie Anne's locations.

Fresh Dining Concepts acquires 73 Auntie Anne’s locations, becoming the largest Focus Brands franchisee in the snack concepts category, expanding its portfolio to 146 stores.

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill has a savvy leadership team, led by CEO Greg Willman, who is driving the brand's growth and expansion.

Ace Hardware expands globally despite the Covid-19 pandemic, opening its first store in Monterrey, Mexico, and planning 13 additional stores in the country by the end of 2022.

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Franchises are expanding and looking forward to opening new units in 2022, despite the challenges posed by the Omicron variant and accompanying surge in Covid cases.

Smoothie franchises are a popular sector in the food service industry, with several brands offering healthy and delicious options.

Taco John's International named Erik Hess and John Blankenship as the newest members of its Board of Directors, bringing experience in the quick-service segment to the company.

Cinnabon signs deal with IUC for 130 units in Saudi Arabia

Cinnabon has announced a historic deal with the Innovative Union Company (IUC) to open 130 units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) within the next five years.

Fresh Dining Concepts signs 10-unit Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon deal.

Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon sign a co-brand development agreement to expand their presence in New York City with 10 co-branded locations.

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McAlister's Deli opens its 500th restaurant, marking a milestone in the chain's expansion and putting it on track to be a billion-dollar brand by 2024.

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Wingstop has expanded the role of Nicolas Boudet to SVP of Global Development, aiming to catapult the brand to a Top 10 Global Restaurant Brand.

German Doner Kebab is set to open a new restaurant in Downtown Toronto, its third site in Canada, as part of a 100-unit expansion plan.

Shipley Do-Nuts has added Chief Marketing Officer Donna Josephson and Vice President of Technology Kerry Leo to its executive leadership team.

Schlotzsky's franchisee JJ Ramsey operates 18 units in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas, following in his parents' footsteps.

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Auntie Anne's opens its first-ever drive-thru location in a co-brand with Jamba at a location in Dallas, offering a seamless integration of both brands' menus and designs.

The cost of opening a Cinnabon franchise depends on the type of bakery, ranging from $23,100 to $430,900.