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Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, is expanding its Florida footprint with a new bakery inside the Walmart in West Palm Beach.
Wetzel's and Cold Stone partner for co-branded units, aiming for 17 new locations this year
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has signed its first-ever multi-unit franchise agreement in Illinois, marking the brand's debut in the state with three locations planned for the Chicago suburbs.
The new Handel’s ice cream parlors will be developed in the Chicago suburbs of Elgin, Geneva/St.
The new store signifies Wetzel’s Pretzels continued expansion into high-traffic retail environments, including prime Walmart locations.
MilkShake Factory discusses its American Classics Menu, a limited-time lineup of six items inspired by traditional desserts and soda fountain favorites.
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee has been named the 1 New and Emerging Franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine, while both Travelin’ Tom’s and sister brand Kona Ice have each
Less than three years after opening its first U.S. location on Winter Park’s famed Park Avenue, A.J.
MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is opening its newest location in Somerville, New Jersey.
For nearly 80 years, Kilwins has made Mackinac Island Fudge using time-honored techniques.
The frozen custard franchise is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a limited-time chocolate cake concrete available across its 188 locations in 15 states.
Rich Products is launching a new line of ready-to-serve mini cakes and dessert dips designed to help foodservice operators meet consumer demand for affordable indulgence.
Dairy Queen announces a $150,000 cash incentive for franchisees who hit timely opening milestones for new Grill & Chill units.
The latest limited-time treat starts with Wetzel’s warm, fresh-baked Original Bitz, topped with vanilla crème, sprinkled with OREO® cookie crumbles and finished with Mini OREO® cookies for an extra sweet bite.
Handel's Ice Cream opens a new location in San Diego's Little Italy, celebrating its grand opening and offering free ice cream for a year to the first 50 customers.
Pinkberry partners with DC Studios for Supergirl frozen yogurt and lemonade.
To celebrate, the Stone Oak MilkShake Factory will host a grand opening event from 12 PM to 4 PM, featuring a buy one, get one free offer on shakes, sundaes, and molten cups, free MilkShake Factory T-shirts for the first
- Franchising - Quick Service - News Dairy Queen is giving cash to franchisees that open new locations The new program gives operators $150,000 in cash to franchisees that open one
Dairy Queen offers $150,000 incentive for Grill & Chill stores
International Dairy Queen, Inc. has launched a cash incentive program for new openings, offering $150,000 for a freestanding Grill & Chill restaurant and $200,000 for each additional location launched within 18 months.
SusieCakes sells Pride cupcakes, donating $1 each to It Gets Better Project.
International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), through its wholly owned subsidiaries American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada Inc., leaders in the quick-service restaurant industry, announced a new franchise incen
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, the award-winning frozen treat brand known for its superior frozen treats, continues its national growth with four new shop openings across Tennessee, Texas and Georgia.
The April openings bring Jeremiah’s total footprint to 177 locations nationwide, including 159 franchise-owned locations and 18 corporate-owned locations.