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Buffalo Wings, Community Kings: A Flavorful Wauseon Grand Opening
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Buffalo Wings, Community Kings: A Flavorful Wauseon Grand Opening

Buffalo Wild Wings GO will celebrate its Wauseon, Ohio, grand opening on October 17, giving the first 50 guests ages 18 and older a year of free wings. The opening marks the first franchise location for co-owners Traci Micheau and Jay Fowler, while the Competitions and Promotions feature available through Gorilla Dash offers franchise operators a way to organize promotional initiatives that support local awareness and customer participation.

WKS Restaurant Group Appoints Insider to Drive Expansion
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4 weeks ago

WKS Restaurant Group Appoints Insider to Drive Expansion

WKS Restaurant Group has promoted longtime executive Jay Spongberg to president and chief operating officer following a 26-year career with the company. His tenure as COO coincided with growth from 65 to 382 restaurants, underscoring the operational demands of managing an expanding franchise network. Gorilla Dash offers a Benchmarking feature that can help franchise organizations evaluate performance across their operations.

Lola Beans' Newest Franchisee Shares More Than a Last Name With the Founder
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last month

Lola Beans' Newest Franchisee Shares More Than a Last Name With the Founder

Lola Beans, the drive-thru beverage brand founded by Donny and Missy Bradley, has signed a six-unit franchise agreement to expand into Delaware, led by Donny's brother Jay Bradley and his wife Beth. The deal returns the brand to the state where Donny and Jay grew up while their father was stationed at Dover Air Force Base. Franchise systems managing new development partnerships like this one can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Recruitment feature designed to help organize prospective franchisee leads as new markets open.

The Flying Biscuit Café's Bold Breakfast Voyage to North Raleigh
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2 months ago

The Flying Biscuit Café's Bold Breakfast Voyage to North Raleigh

Flying Biscuit Café is strengthening its presence in North Carolina with a fourth Triangle location, targeting an underserved neighborhood with strong residential growth. As franchise networks add new locations, the Websites feature in Gorilla Dash helps businesses keep store information current and consistent across their digital presence.

Jollibee Just Turned California Into Its Biggest Franchise Bet Yet
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2 months ago

Jollibee Just Turned California Into Its Biggest Franchise Bet Yet

Jollibee's first franchised restaurant in California marks an important milestone in the company's North American expansion. As franchise systems scale, Gorilla Dash helps support consistent onboarding and knowledge sharing through its Knowledge Base, enabling teams to maintain operational standards across locations.

Wichita Couldn't Get Enough of The Big Biscuit, So It Got Another One
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4 months ago

Wichita Couldn't Get Enough of The Big Biscuit, So It Got Another One

The Big Biscuit continues its Kansas expansion with the opening of a second restaurant in Wichita, reinforcing the brand's commitment to growing in its home region. The location is part of a four-unit corporate development plan that includes additional restaurants in Northeast Wichita and Derby. As franchise and multi-unit operators increase their footprint, Event Calendar features available through Gorilla Dash demonstrate how businesses can organize location launches, promotional activities, and community-focused events across expanding networks.

Building Kidz: Where Education Meets Heart and Soul
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7 months ago

Building Kidz: Where Education Meets Heart and Soul

Building Kidz blends performing arts education with a franchise model rooted in social impact. The brand continues to expand by attracting operators aligned with its mission. Its approach reflects a broader shift toward purpose-driven entrepreneurship in education.

Little Caesars Scores Big with Kansas Jayhawks
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11 months ago

Little Caesars Scores Big with Kansas Jayhawks

Little Caesars is extending its reach into non-traditional locations with a new presence at the University of Kansas, backed by CMG Companies. The expansion brings dedicated concession stands and mobile carts to Allen Fieldhouse as the brand targets more high-traffic venues and seeks new multi-unit operators nationwide.

Barking Mad: 10,000 Glowing Reviews and Wags Ahead!
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last year

Barking Mad: 10,000 Glowing Reviews and Wags Ahead!

Barking Mad, a UK franchise specializing in home dog boarding, has reached 10,000 reviews on Trustpilot — a milestone that signals both consumer loyalty and operational excellence across its franchise network. The company celebrated the achievement by honoring the 10,000th reviewer and commending its franchisees for delivering consistent quality. The event underscores the growing strength and credibility of the brand in the pet care franchising sector.

Franchise Veterans Bickmore Brothers Ink Three-Unit Deal with Konala
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last year

Franchise Veterans Bickmore Brothers Ink Three-Unit Deal with Konala

Jay and McKay Bickmore have agreed to a three-unit franchise development deal with Konala, leveraging their previous experience with Subway and Crumbl to bring the healthy fast-casual concept to Utah. The move underscores the appeal of differentiated QSR brands in franchise growth.

Woody’s Bar-B-Q Announces New Ownership After 45 Years
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last year

Woody’s Bar-B-Q Announces New Ownership After 45 Years

After 45 years of family stewardship, founders Woody Mills and Yolanda Mills-Mawman have sold their namesake franchise to longtime operator Jack Dunsmoor and partner Kelly Harris. The transition includes the retention of VP of Operations Jay Vail to maintain continuity and preserve institutional knowledge. As the new owners prepare to build on a legacy of community and quality, the sale offers lessons in succession in mature franchising systems.

Gong Cha Steams Into Seattle, Eyes Bubble Tea Empire in the Northwest
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last year

Gong Cha Steams Into Seattle, Eyes Bubble Tea Empire in the Northwest

Gong Cha has opened its first store in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, a milestone entry into the Pacific Northwest led by franchise partners Ajay and Prachi Keshap. The brand plans to grow across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a vision of 50 outlets in the region. This move reinforces its ambitious U.S. expansion goals and emerging franchise footprints in key Western markets.

Catherine Holloway Wins Franchise Field Manager Award Amidst Muffin Mayhem
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last year

Catherine Holloway Wins Franchise Field Manager Award Amidst Muffin Mayhem

Catherine Holloway of Foodco has been recognized as Franchise Field Manager of the Year at the 2025 Franchise Industry Awards. Her hands-on mentorship and results-driven leadership mark a shift toward deeper franchisee support across the sector.

Frutta Bowls Sets its Sights on Memphis with a Four-Store Deal
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last year

Frutta Bowls Sets its Sights on Memphis with a Four-Store Deal

WOWorks has announced a significant expansion of its Frutta Bowls brand into the Memphis, Tennessee market through a four-unit development agreement with experienced local franchisees. The partnership with Akash Chaudhari, Sanjay Chaudhari, and Brijesh Patel represents a strategic entry into the Tennessee market for the healthy fast-casual concept, with potential expansion into northern Mississippi and co-branding opportunities with Saladworks.

The Big Biscuit's Kansas Takeover: Four New Spots Coming Soon
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last year

The Big Biscuit's Kansas Takeover: Four New Spots Coming Soon

The Big Biscuit is rolling out four new corporate-operated restaurants in Wichita under the leadership of Co-CEOs Chad and David Offerdahl and VP Scott Jayne. The flagship location is open now, with three additional sites in development. The breakfast brand is celebrating 25 years with a refreshed menu featuring creative new items like Birthday Cake Pancakes and chicken biscuits.

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