Franchise Times: The Big Game at Wing Zone? Selling 1 Million Wings in Three Hours
Wing Zone expects each restaurant to generate $20,000 on the big game day.
· 1851 Franchise· February 7, 2020
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Franchise Times is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 888 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Paris Baguette awarded 32 franchise agreements and opened 15 locations in the third quarter of 2026, with 119 agreements awarded and 53 new locations opened year to date [[2026-11-02 Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter (ebc782)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year and opening its first restaurants in five new states [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * The Mexican category in the franchise industry saw a 5.3% increase in total sales to $23.4 billion in 2025, with Taco Bell, Bubbakoo's, and Qdoba experiencing sales growth [[2026-10-30 Bubbakoo’s, Qdoba, Taco Bell Churn Out Sales Increases as Mexican Category Hits (a53c30)]]. * Home improvement brands saw $11.6 billion in sales in 2025, with Ace Handyman Services growing 13% to $118 million and Weed Man experiencing a 25.8% increase in units [[2026-10-30 Top 400 Spotlight Demand for Housing Upgrades Boosts Home Improvement Brands (f84d63)]]. * Potbelly and Cheba Hut reported strong sales growth in 2025, with $601 million and $182 million in system sales, respectively [[2026-10-30 Fresh Off Major Investments, Potbelly and Cheba Hut Thrived in 2025 (116902)]]. * Aurify Kingstar, a multi-brand franchisee, has signed a deal to open 40 Tropical Smoothie locations across New York and Connecticut over the next five years [[2026-10-30 Multi-Brand Franchisee Aurify Kingstar Adds Tropical Smoothie as Franchisor Push (585057)]]. * Burger King's sales rose 7.6% in Q3, driven by remodels and menu improvements, contributing to Restaurant Brands International's (RBI) Q3 growth [[2026-10-30 Remodels, Menu Improvements Boost Burger King Sales as Chain Drives RBI’s Q3 Gro (586fdf)]]. * Franchise Times ranks the 25 largest fitness franchisees with 2,761 units, a 30% increase from last year [[2026-10-29 Franchise Times Ranks the Largest Fitness Franchisees (c17a72)]]
Kolache Factory Gives Away Free Kolaches for a Year at Grand Opening
Kolache Factory gives away free kolaches for a year at grand opening.
· Franchising.com· February 5, 2020
BrightStar Care Closes Out Successful 2019, Capitalizes on Aging in Place Demand
BrightStar Care closes out successful 2019, capitalizing on aging in place demand with A Higher Standard of care.
· Franchising.com· February 5, 2020
Goldfish Swim School Makes Waves in Arizona; First Location to Open Summer 2020
Goldfish Swim School opens first location in Arizona in Summer 2020, marking the brand's entry into the state.
· Franchising.com· February 5, 2020
Minuteman Press Awarded Top Printing Franchise Rankings from Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review
Minuteman Press earns top rankings as the #1 printing franchise in 2020 for the 29th time and 17th year in a row.
· Franchising.com· February 4, 2020
East Coast Wings + Grill Celebrates Guests, Employees with “Create Your Flavor” Contest
East Coast Wings + Grill celebrates guests and employees with ‘Create Your Flavor’ contest, offering free wings and a $250 gift card.
· Franchising.com· February 4, 2020
Opening Soon: Bach to Rock Music School in Rancho Peñasquitos
Bach to Rock Music School opens a new location in Rancho Peñásquitos, offering a unique music education experience.
· Franchising.com· January 31, 2020
Bach to Rock Franchisees Represent a New Trend Among Gen-Xers
Andrew and Jennifer Flickner, owners/directors of Bach to Rock/Carmel, Indiana, have been open since August 2018.
· Franchising.com· January 31, 2020
East Coast Wings + Grill Donates $8,000 to Food Banks across the Southeast
East Coast Wings + Grill donated $8,000 to local food banks across the southeast, with the majority of locations in North Carolina and Tennessee.
· Franchising.com· January 30, 2020
Captain D’s Achieves Significant Success and Propels Expansion in Milestone Year
Captain D's achieves significant growth and success in its 50th year, opening 15 new locations and signing eight franchise development agreements.
· Franchising.com· January 29, 2020
Cannabis Franchise Unity Rd. Closes Out 2019 on the High Road
Unity Rd. closes out 2019 on a high note, signing multiple agreements with entrepreneurial groups across the United States for development in various states.
· Franchising.com· January 28, 2020
Restoration 1® and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain® Celebrate Expansion, Awards and More in 2019
Restoration 1 and bluefrog Plumbing + Drain celebrate expansion, awards, and more in 2019, with Restoration 1 surpassing 250 locations and expanding into New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
· Franchising.com· January 24, 2020
Maaco Drives Business To Their Franchisees Through A National Fleet Program
Maaco's National Fleet program drives business to its franchisees through a diverse customer base and revenue opportunities from consumer-paid work and insurance-paid collision repair.
· Franchising.com· January 24, 2020
And The Ugliest House Of The Year® is… An Incredible HomeVestors Extreme Makeover in Miami
HomeVestors performs an extreme makeover on a home in Miami, transforming it from an uninhabitable condition to a beautiful and functional living space.
· Franchising.com· January 23, 2020
Workout Anytime Celebrated Major Milestones in 2019 and Expanded Leadership Team for Continued Success in 2020
Workout Anytime expanded its leadership team and sold 26 franchises in 2019.
· 1851 Franchise· January 21, 2020
Glory Days Grill® Opens First Restaurant In Georgia; Achieves Record Sales In 2019
Glory Days Grill, a sports-themed casual dining family restaurant chain, opens its first restaurant in Georgia in December 2019.
· Franchising.com· January 21, 2020
The Best Places To Do Franchise Research
Recommended sources for franchise research include Franchise Times and Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
· 1851 Franchise· January 17, 2020
9Round Ranked by Franchise Times Among Top 10 Smartest-Growing Franchises of 2020
9Round ranked eighth among top franchises by Franchise Times in 2020.
· Franchising.com· January 17, 2020
Juice It Up! Packs Now Available Systemwide
Juice It Up! introduced its new Juice It Up! Pack, a convenient carry-out pack with 10% discounts for smoothies or juices.
· Franchising.com· January 17, 2020
Kiddie Academy Celebrates Largest Growth Year in Company History
Kiddie Academy grew to 246 locations across 29 states, including the District of Columbia, with a total of 35 Academies opened, 81 franchise agreements signed, and achieved over $350M in total systemwide revenue in 2019.
· Franchising.com· January 16, 2020
Wild Birds Unlimited Celebrates 2019 and Looks Ahead to More Success in 2020
This helps ensure that customers pay the correct, locally determined prices.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2020
Kolache Factory Ranked A Top Franchise In Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 41st Annual Franchise 500
Kolache Factory ranked #243 in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.
· Franchising.com· January 15, 2020
The Amazing Lash Studio® Brand Lands at the Top of the 2020 Franchise Times Fast & Serious List
The Amazing Lash Studio brand has ranked No. 5 on the 2020 Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, with 240 studios open across nearly 40 states and Canada.
· Franchising.com· January 15, 2020
Vitality Bowls Builds on 2019 Growth With Key Initiatives in Place to Maintain Momentum in 2020
Vitality Bowls expanded its footprint in North America in 2019 with 23 newly signed agreements and 17 new store openings, resulting in a 29 percent year-over-year increase in gross sales.
· Franchising.com· January 14, 2020