
Verizon Vendor-Partner Wireless Zone Plans to Spread Its Wings in the Windy City
Wireless Zone, the nation’s largest Verizon franchisor, plans to expand in Chicago, capturing more market share through additional points of distribution.
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
Also known as Chicago, Illinois

Wireless Zone, the nation’s largest Verizon franchisor, plans to expand in Chicago, capturing more market share through additional points of distribution.

Cousins Subs, a sandwich franchise, is gearing up for the first of a planned 40 locations in Chicago, with a focus on community and shared values.

Stacked Pickle, a sports bar chain, closes 2018 with its strongest year of sales, setting it up for major growth in 2019.

Cousins Subs welcomed industry veteran Darren Tristano to its Board of Directors, bringing over 25 years of industry knowledge.

For Wild Birds Unlimited Founder and CEO Jim Carpenter, listening is a major part of his leadership ethos.

Starbucks launched delivery services in San Francisco and plans to expand to other cities, including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.

Burger King launches the BIG KING XL, a rival to McDonald's Big Mac with 175 percent more beef and a unique bun design.

Cousins Subs enters Illinois with the grand opening of its downtown Chicago restaurant, marking the brand's first out-of-state location under its new growth plan.

The Brass Tap’s emphasis on multi-unit franchise development yielded great Q3 results, with two multi-unit deals in Dallas and Modesto.

Just Salad partners with Gotham Greens to offer hyper-local romaine lettuce in its restaurants, prioritizing freshness and sustainability.

Andy Fuller, CEO of Mosquito Hunters, discussed the company's focus on proactive home services and its unique business model.

A business advisor shares insights on people challenges and the importance of creating a positive work environment.

College roommates and entrepreneurs tackle Chicagoland's mold and air quality industry with a Green Home Solutions franchise.

Some McDonald’s workers stage a walk-out to protest sexual harassment, which they say management has not done enough to prevent.

Naf Naf is now available for delivery through DoorDash, with a temporary waiver of delivery fees to entice customers to try the service.

Dee Robinson shares her experience in franchising, highlighting the industry's potential for growth and the importance of having the right people in place.

Cousins Subs targets St. Louis in its next phase of Midwest growth, aiming to open 40 locations in the Windy City by the end of 2025.

McDonald’s invested $2 million into Youth Job Training Initiative in Chicago, with half the money allocated as grants to local nonprofits.

Quick-service restaurant franchise giant McDonald’s opened the doors to its new flagship restaurant in Chicago on Thursday, and a lot is different.

Cousins Subs plans to open 40 Chicago-area franchise locations by 2025, starting with three locations in 2018.

Burger King offered guests a free serving of onion rings in exchange for competitor's fries on National Onion Ring Day.

McDonald's plans to lay off corporate workers as part of a cost-cutting effort.

McDonald's has opened its new headquarters in downtown Chicago, moving from its previous location in Oak Brook, Illinois.

It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha, and most fans of the show know the iconic scene where Carrie and Miranda sit on a park bench enjoying Magnolia Bakery cupcakes while dishing on their love lives.