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Second Generation Restauranteur Expanding Rita’s Italian Ice in Dallas Original

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By Matthew Liedke Verified
| Franchise Times Magazine Verified
Kyle Wiborg first learned about Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard while stopping at an airport and became an instant fan. When the brand announced it was looking to grow its Dallas footprint, the entrepreneur, belonging to a family experienced in franchising jumped at the opportunity with a deal for 10 dessert shops. Dallas-based entrepreneur Kyle Wiborg is well-versed in the language of franchising.
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This Major U.K. Pizza Player Has Big Plans for Houston Hot Chicken Original

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By Matthew Liedke Verified
| Franchise Times Magazine Verified
Houston TX Hot Chicken, a Las Vegas-based fast-casual concept launched in 2021, is headed overseas. The brand, now in eight states, signed its first international agreement with  PizzaExpress, a company with more than 470 locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. PizzaExpress is one of the most recognized brands in the category across the British Isles, and now its leaders want to achieve the same scale with a chicken franchise.
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Club Pilates Primed For East Coast Development Boost With New Deal, Plus More Multi-Unit News

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By Matthew Liedke Verified
| Franchise Times Magazine Verified
Club Pilates added dozens of locations to its development pipeline along the East Coast thanks to a new agreement. Existing franchisee Saber Ammori signed a deal to open 70 locations across Michigan, Maryland and New York. Ammori owns 14 Club Pilates studios in New York City. Founded in 2007, Club Pilates has more than 1,400 locations. Chicken tender concept Huey Magoo's has expanded to 88 units in 12 states.
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