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Captain D's: From Fish Fingers to European Expansion
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
15 hours ago

Captain D's: From Fish Fingers to European Expansion

Captain D’s is pursuing international growth as it explores franchise opportunities in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and other European markets. As the seafood chain evolves its restaurant experience, Gorilla Dash includes Website Inquiries to help franchise businesses manage incoming interest from prospective partners.

Fitness Revolution: Crunch Fitness Conquers San Antonio with Latest Location
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 days ago

Fitness Revolution: Crunch Fitness Conquers San Antonio with Latest Location

Crunch Fitness plans to open a $11 million, 50,000-square-foot gym on San Antonio’s Goliad Road in early 2027, expanding the local presence of franchisee The Undefeated Tribe. Its founding-member offer highlights the role of introductory incentives in attracting customers, while Gorilla Dash offers a Competitions and Promotions feature for businesses planning similar campaigns.

HTeaO Expansion Tidal Wave: Nine New Stores Unleashed!
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2 weeks ago

HTeaO Expansion Tidal Wave: Nine New Stores Unleashed!

HTeaO opened nine stores across three established markets in the third quarter, bringing its network to more than 180 locations while welcoming Brian Wise as CEO. Alongside its expansion, the brand used seasonal products and loyalty initiatives to create new customer occasions, an approach that can be supported by the Memberships and Subscriptions feature in Gorilla Dash.

The Big Biscuit Expands Empire: Oklahoma Gets a Taste of the Action
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last month

The Big Biscuit Expands Empire: Oklahoma Gets a Taste of the Action

The Big Biscuit has signed a new franchise development agreement with Steve Zahn, the brand's first-ever franchisee, extending his commitment to Oklahoma as the breakfast concept approaches 40 locations system-wide. Zahn, who has spent more than 30 years as a multi-unit restaurant operator, already runs the largest franchise footprint in the brand's system. Franchise systems tracking performance across a growing number of locations can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Benchmarking feature designed to help compare metrics store by store.

Bojangles Is Nearly 900 Restaurants Strong and Still Finding New Markets
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3 months ago

Bojangles Is Nearly 900 Restaurants Strong and Still Finding New Markets

Bojangles is approaching the 900-restaurant milestone after an aggressive first half of 2026 that included 25 new openings across 12 states. The expansion reflects a strategy built on experienced franchise partners and continued market development. As restaurant networks grow, Branded Stores within Gorilla Dash help support brand consistency across every location.

Big Bites Coming Soon: Columbia Prepares for The Big Biscuit’s Arrival
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3 months ago

Big Bites Coming Soon: Columbia Prepares for The Big Biscuit’s Arrival

The Big Biscuit will enter the Columbia market through the Umstattd family, longtime Sonic franchise operators expanding into a new restaurant concept. As franchise systems grow, Gorilla Dash helps support consistent onboarding and operational training through a centralized Knowledge Base.

Woof Gang's Canine Coup Expands to New Markets
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4 months ago

Woof Gang's Canine Coup Expands to New Markets

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming continues its national expansion with new locations in three states, reinforcing its position in the growing pet services industry. The development underscores the importance of scalable franchise operations, where tools such as Gorilla Dash’s CRM Integrations and Knowledge Base can help support consistency and growth across expanding markets.

Lunch Breaks Get Big: The Big Biscuit's Flavor Assault
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4 months ago

Lunch Breaks Get Big: The Big Biscuit's Flavor Assault

The Big Biscuit is betting that lunch can be more than a quick break from work, introducing a menu built around comfort food and connection. As brands look for new ways to maintain guest engagement, Gorilla Dash Email Marketing provides a way to share updates, seasonal offerings, and promotional campaigns with customers across multiple locations.

Aloha, Kentucky: Hawaiian Bros Expands with New Grill Units
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9 months ago

Aloha, Kentucky: Hawaiian Bros Expands with New Grill Units

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill continues its measured expansion with a five-unit franchise agreement in Kentucky, marking the brand’s entry into new Southeast territory. Led by Ohana Restaurant Group, the deal illustrates Hawaiian Bros’ strategy of partnering with experienced multi-unit operators to strengthen its national footprint.

Franchisees Go Big with New Face Foundrié Units
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10 months ago

Franchisees Go Big with New Face Foundrié Units

Veteran wellness‑industry operators Hunter and Mallory Mitchem have inked a deal to launch four additional Face Foundrié locations in the Dallas metro area. Their expanded portfolio will bring the brand’s footprint to 15 units across three states. The move reflects rising interest in accessible skincare and wellness franchises that scale rapidly through experienced multi‑unit ownership.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Launches in Oklahoma: Slice of Heaven or Bust?
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
last year

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Launches in Oklahoma: Slice of Heaven or Bust?

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has entered the Oklahoma market through a new franchise location in Midwest City by husband-and-wife operators Jesse and Mona Kang. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant features dine-in, carryout, and delivery options and family-oriented amenities, including an all-you-can-eat buffet, arcade games, and patio seating. The brand’s expansion signals a growing regional appetite for time-tested pizza concepts and enhances its footprint in the South-Central region.

Chicken Salad Chick Plants Roots in Oklahoma with Two New Locations
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
last year

Chicken Salad Chick Plants Roots in Oklahoma with Two New Locations

Chicken Salad Chick has announced the opening of two new locations in Oklahoma, in Del City (October 7) and Norman (October 21). As part of grand opening promotions, the first 100 guests at each site will receive free chicken salad for a year. This expansion underscores the brand’s ongoing growth strategy led by multi-unit franchisee Troy Morrison.

Dallas Cowboys and Batteries Plus Team Up for Eco-Friendly Fandom
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
last year

Dallas Cowboys and Batteries Plus Team Up for Eco-Friendly Fandom

Batteries Plus, the battery-retail and service franchise, has become the Official Battery Recycling Partner of the Dallas Cowboys in a deal designed to increase battery recycling rates via fan incentives, educational content, and amplified access points. The collaboration exploits the emotional power of fandom to tackle environmental challenges and aims to shift public habits around battery disposal. It offers franchisees brand alignment with social purpose and a way to convert sustainability into foot traffic and local visibility.

Metal Supermarkets Awards Scholarships in a Weld of Opportunity
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last year

Metal Supermarkets Awards Scholarships in a Weld of Opportunity

Metal Supermarkets has announced the four recipients of its 2025 Trade School Scholarship, each receiving $2,500 toward their skilled trades education. The initiative addresses a pressing demand for welding professionals in North America, with the company reinforcing its commitment to building the next generation of tradespeople.

Bloomin’ Blinds Adds 10 Franchise Locations, Debuts Hunter Douglas Partnership
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last year

Bloomin’ Blinds Adds 10 Franchise Locations, Debuts Hunter Douglas Partnership

Bloomin’ Blinds has accelerated its national growth with 10 new franchise deals across key U.S. markets and new market entries in three states. The brand enhanced its BloomScale AI-powered platform and secured authorized dealer status with Hunter Douglas, expanding its premium product lineup and tech-driven customer service.

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