Burger King is Set to Close 9 Stores in Minnesota
Burger King is closing 27 locations in seven states, including nine in Minnesota, due to weak sales and low profitability.
· 1851 Franchise· April 20, 2023
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Minnesota is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 217 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has expanded to Minnesota, among other states, with over 350 restaurants across 27 states [[2026-10-29 Chicken Salad Chick spreads into 5 new states, tops 350 restaurants (360d0e)]] * Detroit Wing Company will offer free five-piece boneless wings at all Michigan locations if Detroit defeats Minnesota on November 1 [[2026-10-27 Detroit Wing Company Promises Free Wings with Home Team Win (a3ad84)]] * Dunn Brothers Coffee has recently expanded into Minnesota [[2026-10-07 Dunn Brothers Coffee Enters Illinois, Grows Iowa Footprint Through Deal With New (778ad0)]] * The Joint Chiropractic has reacquired development rights in Minnesota to accelerate growth and support franchisees [[2026-10-06 The Joint Chiropractic Expands Growth Opportunities Through Strategic Territory (2430cb)]] * Denny's has closed 5 locations in Minnesota as part of its portfolio optimization strategy [[2026-09-09 Denny’s closes another 5 locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin (494da1)]] * Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is opening a new location in Mendota Heights, Minnesota [[2026-08-20 Happy Joe’s to Open in Mendota Heights, Minnesota (b98d0f)]] * Pump & Pantry, a convenience store chain, is expanding into Minnesota after acquiring 21 Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations [[2026-08-13 Emerging Chains to Watch Pump & Pantry (412d41)]] * Crisp & Green is opening its 22nd location in Minnesota, in the city of Rogers [[2026-08-06 Crisp & Green to Open in Rogers, Minnesota (3b6d91)]]
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Study Compares Most and Least Expensive States to Open a Business
A study has identified the most and least expensive states to start a business, analyzing factors such as labor costs, corporate tax rates, and commercial real estate availability.
· Franchising.com· April 11, 2023
Sarpino’s USA Launches BBQ Pork Belly Pizza for A Limited Time
Sarpino’s USA has rolled out a new limited-time pizza: BBQ Pork Belly.
· Franchising.com· April 7, 2023
Minnesota Operator Signs 40-Unit Development Agreement with Crisp & Green
Rory Kelly signs 40-unit development agreement with Crisp & Green, expanding existing 11-unit agreement to 51 locations across Minnesota by 2028.
· Franchising.com· February 8, 2023
The Car Wash Boom Continues around the Twin Cities
Tommy’s Express is continuing growth in the Twin Cities, with plans to open up to five more locations in Ramsey, Hennepin, and Anoka counties.
· Franchising.com· December 7, 2022
How A&W's New Menu Optimization Will Set the Brand Apart in the QSR Industry
A&W Restaurants is releasing a new menu board that emphasizes double burgers and combo selections, a refined marketing message for the QSR industry.
· 1851 Franchise· November 23, 2022
Scooter’s Coffee Continues Growing in Minnesota
Scooter’s Coffee has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Stephanie and Christopher Ewals to bring its drive-thru coffee locations to Minnesota.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2022
How A&W’s Senior Franchise Development Manager Is Creating New Opportunities for Franchise Owners
A&W Restaurants' Senior Franchise Development Manager, Michelle Reap, leverages decades of experience to create new opportunities for franchise owners as the brand experiences massive growth and momentum.
· 1851 Franchise· November 11, 2022
Subway Franchisee Sparks Debate with Viral TikTok
Subway franchisee sparks debate with a viral TikTok about the brand's pay and work conditions.
· 1851 Franchise· October 10, 2022
A&W Targets Illinois For Expansion as the Brand Opens First Restaurant in Addison
A&W targets Illinois for expansion with the opening of its first restaurant in Addison.
· 1851 Franchise· October 4, 2022
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions Opens in Duluth
A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions, has opened in Duluth, Minnesota.
· Franchising.com· September 12, 2022
Scooter’s Coffee Continues Growing in Minnesota
Scooter's Coffee expanded its presence in Minnesota with a multi-unit agreement in September 2022.
· Franchising.com· September 12, 2022
Sweet Paris Crêperie Expands Midwest Presence with Multi-Unit Deal in Minnesota
Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café expands its Midwest presence with a multi-unit deal in Minnesota, bringing four stores to the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas.
· Franchising.com· August 30, 2022
Slim Chickens opens newest location in Minnesota
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· Global Franchise· August 8, 2022
Transworld Business Advisors Minnesota Franchisee Acquires Additional Territory in Neighboring State
Scott and Michelle Hislop, owners of the Minnesota Transworld Business Advisors franchise, have acquired the Des Moines, Iowa territory, expanding their reach.
· Franchising.com· August 4, 2022
Slim Chickens Hatches in Minnesota
Slim Chickens has opened its first Minnesota location in Mankato, marking the brand’s entry into the state with a new restaurant at 1700 Madison Ave.
· Franchising.com· August 4, 2022
Altitude Trampoline Park opens three new parks in 10 days
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· Global Franchise· August 3, 2022
A&W Restaurants Closes Q2 With 9 Franchisees Signed, Eyes Continued Development in Second Half of 2022
A&W Restaurants has signed nine franchisees in the second quarter, with new restaurant grand openings seeing record-breaking sales.
· 1851 Franchise· August 1, 2022
Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry; Inks Nearly 72 New Deals Since Start of 2022
Paris Baguette signs 72 new franchise agreements in the first half of 2022, aiming for 1,000 units worldwide.
· 1851 Franchise· July 26, 2022
Bonchon Crunches Through Q1 and Q2 of 2022 With Record Sales Numbers
Bonchon experiences 24.7% AUV growth and earns accolades for its influence on the industry, with a year-over-year sales increase of 12 percent and a new U.S.-based Korean fried chicken brand.
· Franchising.com· July 20, 2022
Scooter’s Coffee Continues Growing in Minnesota
Scooter's Coffee is continuing its growth in Minnesota, with existing franchisees signing a multi-unit agreement.
· Franchising.com· July 14, 2022
Brand new fitness concept Iron 24 announces first 15 locations
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· Global Franchise· July 7, 2022
Ellie Mental Health Hits 250 Units in Less than a Year
Ellie Mental Health, a franchise that provides mental health services, signed 250 units in less than a year and has 16 clinic locations open in Minnesota.
· Franchising.com· June 16, 2022
FullSpeed Automotive® Announces Opening of New Corporate Locations in Minnesota and Illinois
FullSpeed Automotive has announced the opening of four new corporate locations, including two in Minnesota and two in Illinois.
· Franchising.com· June 15, 2022