East Village

The Dolly Llama Makes New York City Debut

by Katie Lee February 22, 2023

New York City — The Dolly Llama, based in Los Angeles, is coming to New York. The popular waffle and artisanal ice cream shop will debut in the East Village on March 11th. “Always on the hunt for new business opportunities, I stumbled across The Dolly Llama and it immediately piqued my interest due to the vibrant, fun branding of the unique concept,” says John Harper, franchisee of the Dolly Llama East Village. “The East Village neighborhood is an eclectic mix of incredible restaurants and an abundance of nightlife, basically …

February 22, 2023

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The Dolly Llama to Open 4 New Locations in March

by Katie Lee February 10, 2023

Los Angeles — The Dolly Llama, the waffle and artisanal ice cream destination based out of Los Angeles, is planning substantial growth in first quarter 2023 across the country with its first New York City outpost and three locations in Texas, all within the next 2 months. The brand, which first began franchising in 2020 to expand the unique concept to major U.S. media markets, has since opened four new locations — Dallas; Jacksonville, Fla.; Las Vegas; Orlando, Fla. — and is fueling major growth in 2023. First, the Dolly …

February 10, 2023

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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Signs First Franchise Deal in Florida

by Katie Lee October 4, 2021

New York City — Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the nation’s fastest growing dumpling automat concept, has a signed multi-unit franchise deal to make the brand’s first appearance in Florida. Florida-based franchisee Marc Silverstone closed on a deal with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to bring at least five units to Orlando, Miami and surrounding areas. “From the moment I entered the East Village location, I knew this was the right fit for me and for Florida. I’m so excited to be part of the Brooklyn Dumpling Shop family and make this amazing concept …

October 4, 2021