Chicago is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 496 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
The medical spa franchise reported its strongest first-half development performance to date, signing 15 new owners and earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list.
Chicago-based InConvenience Inc. is expanding its Gas Spot and Goods Spot brands into Texas while developing new loyalty technology and community-focused initiatives.
The family-owned convenience store operator has divested eight Shell and 76 branded locations in the Chicago area to an undisclosed regional buyer.
Another Nine marks first year of franchising with rapid growth
QuikTrip (QT) has announced the opening of its newest travel center in South Holland, Ill., continuing the chain’s rapid expansion across the Chicago area and the state of Illinois.
Nutella Café returns to Chicago with new design and menu.
Prince St. Pizza partners with Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte.
On the holiday that celebrates the food that made it famous, Portillo’s announced it will open a new restaurant location in the heart of Wrigleyville, further doubling down on its commitment to serving its hometown.
Experienced franchise operators Derek and Michelle Hincks signed a 13-unit agreement to expand Swig, the beverage brand, across Chicago's southwest suburbs.
McDonald’s newest restaurant is hiding in an unmarked warehouse on Chicago’s South Side, and it’s unlike anything the chain has built before, Restaurant Business reports.
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Mendocino Farms, the popular Southern California-born fast-casual restaurant brand known for its chef-crafted sandwiches and creative salads, recently celebrated the opening of its 100th restaurant, marking a significant
McDonald's debuts a new prototype restaurant with a see-through front and digital integration.
The 55-unit Canadian dessert franchise is making its American debut with a new location in Dallas as part of a larger international expansion strategy.
The 'Dirty Soda' brand has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Derek and Michelle Hincks to bring 13 locations to the southwest Chicago suburbs.
Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchise operators Derek and Michelle Hincks to expand the brand across Chicago's southwest suburbs.
The U.S. multifamily market is increasingly split. As newly completed blocks in the Sun Belt sit empty following years of a construction boom, rents tick up in New York, Chicago and the Bay Area.
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A former teacher scaled his single-territory i9 Sports franchise from $400,000 to over $2 million in annual revenue by leveraging classroom leadership skills.
Multi-unit franchisees Cesar Coronado and Marion Sullivan are expanding their 11-unit Chicago portfolio with a new cafe in Logan Square.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens in Chicago's Logan Square on June 27.
Jollibee is targeting the Chicago market as part of its broader North American franchise expansion strategy, with plans to open multiple locations in the area.
SpringGreen recently brought together a group of franchise owners for its 2026 Leadership Summit, an event focusing on leadership topics, financial intelligence, business growth, and long-term wealth creation.
As anticipation builds for the theatrical release of DC Studios’ *Supergirl* on June 26, KFC is launching the Intergalactic Rest Stop Tour, a traveling fan experience designed to bring elements of the upcoming film direc