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John Dillon, La Madeleine's new president [Photo: La Madeline]
La Madeleine Appoints Former Denny’s Exec as Its New President
by Lance Murray | Jan 16, 2025
John Dillon will be responsible for creating a dynamic strategy to drive sales, increase the number of franchise partners, expand the brand's market presence, and further enhance plans around store-level profitability, operational efficiency, restaurant design, guest experience, marketing, and menu innovation.
by Lance Murray |
Jan 3, 2025
Coppell-based Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. has made its debut in India with a flagship location in the city of Bengaluru, marking the brand’s first-ever franchise store.
India, with a rapidly growing middle class and increasing urbanization, is the world’s fifth-largest economy and is projected to become the third largest by 2030, Dave & Buster’s said, making it “the perfect market” for its brand....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
Joel Larkin brings more than two decades of franchise development and operations expertise to his new role at Nothing Bundt Cakes.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Aug 21, 2024
Dallas franchise czar Carlos White said the city’s franchise program could serve as a national model, with interest from the International Franchise Association in replicating the Dallas playbook.
White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
White and other franchise leaders explored trends, opportunities, and key drivers behind the region's franchising boom at Dallas Startup Week. Here's what they had to say.
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Frisco-Based iCode Signs 100th Franchise for Its National STEM-Learning Brand
by Lance Murray | May 9, 2024
Frisco-based coding and STEM learning company iCode has signed its 100th franchise agreement for a location in Allen, the city where the company was founded in 2015.
iCode said the agreement extends its national footprint and reinforces its commitment to advance STEM education nationwide.
“Reaching 100 locations is a landmark achievement for any franchise,” iCode Founder and CEO Abid Abedi said in a statement....
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Donatos Expands to Texas, As 4 Franchise Groups Bring Its ‘Edge-to-Edge’ Pizzas to Dallas‑Fort Worth
by David Seeley |
Mar 15, 2024
Serving its signature "edge-to-edge" pies since launching in Columbus, Ohio, in 1963, Donatos Pizza is entering the Texas market for the first time. Four different franchise groups throughout Dallas-Fort Worth plan to initially open "up to 20" new Donatos Pizza restaurants, the company said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 31, 2024
Tiffany Derry is a "Top Chef" alumna who also appeared on "Cutthroat Kitchen" and "Hungry Investors." Her company T2D concepts with Co-Founder Tom Foley calls Roots Chicken Shak "a scalable restaurant concept that creates a great dining experience" while working "to catalyze social justice."
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by Lance Murray |
May 9, 2023
Fort Worth-based HTeaO said that Heath Nielsen will enhance its already positive, industry-leading unit level economics to help its franchisees find even greater success, and he will drive exponential franchise growth by attracting aspiring and existing entrepreneurs throughout the country. The new president has previously held executive positions at several notable companies including Black Rifle Coffee Co., Just Food for Dogs, Nestle Coffee Partners' Starbucks division, and Sony Corp.
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Managing partners Megan and Dampn Williamson will lead the Dallas office of The Agency. [Photo: The Agency]
Reality TV-Featured Luxury L.A. Real Estate Firm Opens Dallas Office
by Lance Murray | Feb 1, 2023
Called The Agency, the brokerage has been featured on TV shows including "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," and Netflix's "Buying Beverly Hills." Its new office at 8117 Preston Road is part of a growing network of more than 70 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Dallas office will be led by managing partners Damon and Megan Williamson.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 26, 2022
Johnson launched the ‘Mayor’s Franchise Initiative’ to foster economic growth earlier this week. Carlos White’s goal will be to make Dallas “a global hub for franchising” by forming partnerships that can help teach city residents how to create, systematize, and scale successful businesses.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 20, 2020
Coppell-based Smoothie King is the latest North Texas brand to send its top executive undercover to see what truly happens on the front lines. Tune in Oct. 23 on CBS (and get an early sneak peek with our photo gallery).
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 16, 2020
The indoor entertainment park pioneer opened more than 50 locations last year. Despite COVID-19, Bedford-based Urban Air's rapid growth continues—with some flexibility and innovation along the way.
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Obstacle Course Creator Ninja Nation Opens Second DFW Location
by Riley Farrell | Sep 9, 2020
Ninja Nation's new Murphy arena marks the beginning of its franchising program.
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by Natalie Le |
Jul 11, 2019
The story of "Doom"—one of the most influential video games of all time—was developed out of Dallas in 1991, and may make its way to TV screens.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 14, 2019
The fourth film in the Men in Black franchise introduces the world to the Lexus QZ 618 Galactic Enforcer jet, which takes high-tech to another universe. Lexus' U.S. headquarters is in Plano.
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by Alex Edwards |
Oct 15, 2018
The Brass Tap, a Tampa-based craft beer and entertainment venue, is searching for five real estate locations throughout DFW in a massive North Texas expansion.
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