Minnesota Franchise News

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Metal Supermarkets

Metal Supermarkets Announces Recipients of Fourth-Annual Trade School Scholarship

Metal Supermarkets has announced the recipients of its 2025 Trade School Scholarship, awarding $2,500 each to four trades students at post-secondary schools across the United States and Canada.

Great Clips

Great Clips, Inc. Names Rob Goggins President and Chief Executive Officer

Great Clips today announced the promotion of Rob Goggins to President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Steve Hockett, who will retire at the end of 2025.

Caring Transitions

Local Nurse Opens Caring Transitions of Eden Prairie, MN

Caring Transitions latest location in Minnesota.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

Dunn Brothers Coffee Spices up its Menu with Limited-Time Fall Beverages and Pastries

Dunn Brothers Coffee is embracing the flavors of fall with a handcrafted seasonal menu that brings comfort in every cup.

Marco's Pizza®

Marco's Pizza Fires Up Expansion with 40+ New Stores Opened in First Half of 2025

Marco's Pizza, one of the nation's fastest-growing pizza brands, celebrates a powerful first half of 2025, marked by 41 new store openings, strategic international momentum, and continued investment in franchisee performance.

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream

Happy Joe’s Reopens in New Ulm with Community-Focused Franchisees

Happy Joe’s is officially back in New Ulm, bringing its legendary menu and family-friendly atmosphere to 1700 N. Broadway.

Hoodz International, LLC

HOODZ Comes to Minnesota With New Franchise Location Opening

HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

PayMore

PayMore Expands with 11-Unit Deal from Iowa-Based Physician

PayMore Stores has announced its newest multi-unit development deal with Daniel Olney, an ENT physician based in Iowa City.

Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream

Happy Joe’s Reopens in New Ulm with Community-Focused Franchisees

Happy Joe’s is officially back in New Ulm, bringing its legendary menu and family-friendly atmosphere to 1700 N. Broadway.

Wetzel's Pretzels

Twice as Tasty: Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Second Location at The Mall of America

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a new bakery at one of the top tourist destinations in the country, The Mall of America, bringing even more of its signature twisty treats to Minnesota.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen® Announces Miracle Treat Day®, a Sweet Way to Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), a leader in iconic treats and food, announced today Miracle Treat Day®, a sweet day for a great cause.

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Great Clips® Creates Honorary Chief Back-to-school Officer Position for One Lucky Kid Ahead of New School Year

Great Clips today launched its annual back-to-school marketing campaign to spotlight how Great Clips and the brand’s mobile app can help alleviate stress for parents around one of the most hectic times of year.

Grasons Co.

Grasons Expands with New Location in Northeast 7-County Metro, MN

Grasons announced today the opening of its newest location, Grasons of Northeast 7-County Metro, MN.

Grasons Co.

Grasons Opens Location in Dakota County, MN

Grasons announced today the opening of its newest location, Grasons of Dakota County, MN serving Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount and surrounding communities.

Häagen-Dazs® Shops

Häagen-Dazs® Shops Unveils Summer Blueberry Collection Featuring First Oat Milk Limited-Time Offer

Häagen-Dazs® Shops is celebrating the arrival of summer with the launch of its Summer Blueberry Collection – a trio of seasonal treats crafted to cool and delight every kind of craving.

Taco John's

Taco John’s Appoints Industry Veteran Jackie Secor to Chief Operating Officer

Taco John’s®, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, appoints longtime restaurant industry leader Jackie Secor as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Chicken Salad Chick

Chicken Salad Chick Announces Expansion in Minneapolis with Prominent Basketball Family

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its presence with the addition of ten new restaurants in Minneapolis area.

Cousins Maine Lobster

Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls into Minnesota

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding its Midwest footprint with the launch of the brand’s first food truck in Minneapolis.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

Dunn Brothers Coffee Honored on “Top 100 Movers & Shakers” List

Dunn Brothers Coffee has been named to Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers list.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

Dunn Brothers Coffee Announces Benjamin Anderson as President

Dunn Brothers Coffee has named Benjamin Anderson as its new President.

Dunn Brothers Coffee

From Roast to Residence in Under 48 Hours: Dunn Brothers Launches Fresh Coffee Subscription

Dunn Brothers Coffee is a new way to brew—fresher than ever and crafted for the perfect cup.

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COUSINS SUBS® Brings Back Fan-favorite Pull Tab Promotion

Cousins Subs® is excited to bring back its popular Pull Tab Giveaway—offering guests the chance to win big this summer.

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz Opens New Franchise Location in Minnesota

Blue Kangaroo Packoutz is opening a new franchise location in Plymouth, Minnesota.

Cousins Subs

COUSINS Subs® Launches ‘big Gig Giveaway,’ Debuts Exclusive Summerfest Sub and Shake

Cousins Subs® and Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance have teamed up once again to deliver the ultimate VIP concert experience for music fans across the Midwest.

Tierra Encantada

Franchise Luminary Shelly Sun Berkowitz Joins Tierra Encantada Board

Tierra Encantada today announced the appointment of Shelly Sun Berkowitz - founder and Executive Chairwoman of BrightStar Care® - to its Board of Directors.

Famous Dave's

Famous Dave’s Fires Up Third Annual All-Star BBQ Series This May, Leading Up to the 2025 World Food Championships

Famous Dave’s is proud to announce the return of its All-Star BBQ Series for a third consecutive year in partnership with the World Food Championships (WFC).

Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill® Marks 25th Anniversary with Four Straight Years of Growth

Today, Moe's Southwest Grill®, one of the seven iconic brands within the GoTo Foods platform company, proudly announces a record-breaking average unit volume (AUV) of $1,235,422* in 2024, showcasing four consecutive years of growth.

MY SALON Suite

MY SALON Suite® Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Expands Minnesota Footprint with the Opening of New Suites in Blaine

MY SALON Suite®, a salon suite franchise focused on providing beauty, health and wellness professionals with a personal space to build their business, has expanded its presence in Minnesota with the opening of a new location in Blaine.

Tommy's Express Car Wash

Free Washes and Football Legends at Tommy’s Express

Tommy’s Express invites the community to its Blaine, Minnesota, location on Saturday, April 26, to receive a free wash and meet football legends to raise money for a local non-profit.

Zaxbys

Zaxbys® Signs Development Agreement for Northwest Indiana

Zaxbys™, the rapidly expanding Georgia-based QSR franchise famous for its quality Chicken Fingerz™, wings and signature sauces, is spreading its Southern charm into a new Midwestern U.S. market.

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