Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fuels Multinational Franchise Development in Q4
Dickey's Barbecue Pit fuels international and domestic franchise development with five new locations in 2020.
· Franchising.com· January 15, 2021
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Chicago is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 497 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - Wing Snob has expanded to 65 units, mainly in Michigan and Chicago, achieving a 54.8% year‑over‑year growth [[2026-10-29 Wing Snob (8e8127)]]. - Starbird is opening its first Chicago‑area restaurant in St. Charles, Illinois, as the brand’s Midwest debut, with four additional locations planned [[2026-10-15 Starbird to Make Midwest Debut in St. Charles, Marking First of Five Planned Chicago-Area Restaurants (6cc940)]]. - The Joint Chiropractic has regained development rights in several territories, including Chicago, to speed franchise growth and support franchisees [[2026-10-06 The Joint Chiropractic Expands Growth Opportunities Through Strategic Territory (2430cb)]]. - McDonald’s maintains a secret archive at its Chicago headquarters that preserves and tracks items from the company’s 71‑year history [[2026-09-30 A look inside McDonald's secret, and important, archive (8
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Premium Service Brands Founder & CEO Paul Flick Shares Insights on the Strength of the Handyman Pro Brand
Premium Service Brands' Handyman Pro franchise provides dedicated support to its franchisees, including marketing, technology, and routing and scheduling software.
· 1851 Franchise· December 21, 2020
Our Kind of Town: Smoothie King Targets Chicago for Continued Expansion
Smoothie King targets Chicago for continued expansion, planning to open 15 new stores in the city in the next several years.
· Franchising.com· December 9, 2020
Young Ones to Watch: Michael Valente, Co-Founder of Renovation Sells
The article profiles Michael Valente, co-founder of Renovation Sells, a residential renovation service that offers professional renovation services for the pre-sale market.
· 1851 Franchise· December 4, 2020
Emerging Franchise PrimeWave Offers a Better Solution For Erectile Dysfunction, and Much More
PrimeWave, a franchise offering acoustic wave therapy, aims to provide a better solution for erectile dysfunction and other conditions.
· 1851 Franchise· December 1, 2020
L.A. Joins the List of Counties Banning Outdoor Dining
Los Angeles County bans outdoor dining, restricting restaurants to takeout and delivery only for at least three weeks.
· 1851 Franchise· November 24, 2020
Hero of the Week: Seniors Helping Seniors® Celebrates Beatrice White for Being a Source of Strength, Determination and Wisdom for Chicago’s Seniors
Seniors Helping Seniors, an in-home care services franchise, is celebrating Beatrice White as a source of strength, determination, and wisdom for Chicago's seniors.
· Franchising.com· November 23, 2020
BurgerFi Launches Ghost Kitchen
BurgerFi has launched a ghost kitchen in Downtown Chicago, serving customers via DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates.
· Franchising.com· November 23, 2020
DoorDash’s IPO Points to Trouble Ahead for Third-Party Delivery Apps
DoorDash's IPO points to trouble ahead for third-party delivery apps as the company loses money despite a surge in online and delivery orders.
· 1851 Franchise· November 17, 2020
BurgerFi Partners With Epic Kitchens to Open Ghost Kitchen Bringing Their All-Natural Burgers to Downtown Chicago
BurgerFi partners with Epic Kitchens to open a ghost kitchen in Downtown Chicago, offering its all-natural burgers and other menu items for delivery.
· Franchising.com· November 16, 2020
AtWork Group Opens New Office in Chicago
AtWork Group, a national staffing franchise, expands its presence in Illinois with a new office in the Chicago area.
· Franchising.com· November 3, 2020
Dickey’s Opens First Ghost Kitchen In Chicago
Dickey's opened its first ghost kitchen in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on delivery-only service in the surrounding area.
· Franchising.com· October 30, 2020
Chicago Business Owners Take The Stress Out of Renovation Process With New Home Remodeling Franchise
Renovation Sells is a home-rehab company that focuses exclusively on partnerships with home sellers, making realtors, not homeowners, the brand's primary client.
· 1851 Franchise· October 23, 2020
Chem-Dry Grows Amid Pandemic with Signed Agreements to Open 64 New Franchises Across the Nation
Chem-Dry grows amid the pandemic with 64 new franchises signed to expand its footprint nationwide, offering healthier and safer home and workplace solutions.
· Franchising.com· October 23, 2020
Winter is Coming: Will Restaurants Survive?
A report predicted that restaurants in colder states may struggle to survive the winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
· 1851 Franchise· October 20, 2020
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Continues Growth with 28 New Locations Added in Q3
Dickey's Barbecue Pit continued to drive aggressive franchise developments nationwide, expanding to 28 new locations in Q3, including eight virtual kitchens.
· Franchising.com· October 16, 2020
Cheba Hut to Celebrate Opening First Location in Illinois on October 19
Cheba Hut is opening its first location in Illinois on October 19, offering a variety of sub sandwiches, salads, and drinks.
· Franchising.com· October 16, 2020
Jabz Joins Bright Pink in the Ring to Fight for Proactive Ovarian and Breast Cancer Prevention
Jabz is partnering with Bright Pink to host donation-based classes and raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer prevention.
· Franchising.com· October 2, 2020
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Unveils Virtual Kitchens
Dickey's Barbecue Pit introduces virtual kitchens as its newest non-traditional franchise opportunity.
· Franchising.com· September 1, 2020
Lift Off: ProLift Garage Doors Looks to Grow With Franchise Owners Throughout Chicago
ProLift Garage Doors targeted the greater Chicago market for growth, having had a successful run in markets throughout the Midwest.
· 1851 Franchise· August 27, 2020
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launches virtual kitchen franchise opportunity
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· Global Franchise· August 17, 2020
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Launches Virtual Kitchens as New Franchise Opportunity
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit launched virtual kitchens as a new franchise opportunity, allowing restaurants to maximize delivery coverage without upfront investment
· Franchising.com· August 14, 2020
The Goddard School in Chicago's South Loop Neighborhood is Now Open
The Goddard School in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood is now open, providing children with a rooftop playground and a covered multipurpose room.
· Franchising.com· July 29, 2020
GYMGUYZ signs 17 new development deals, enters six markets across first half of 2020
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· Global Franchise· July 22, 2020