Michigan-based Savvy Sliders, America’s fastest growing slider brand, is continuing to expand across the country and is excited to bring their bigger, better, bolder, always fresh, never frozen slider to their first store in Mississippi. Prime Hospitality Nola will open the Gulfport store on Wednesday, February 5th. The new Savvy Sliders store will be located […]
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is kicking off 2025 with unmatched momentum after a transformative 2024 that laid the foundation for what’s to be its biggest year yet. By completing the build of its core operational infrastructure, scaling for rapid growth, and surpassing year-over-year store growth forecasts, the brand achieved its most successful new franchise sales […]
SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the signing of a new franchise development agreement for at least 20 restaurants in the greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota, Florida markets. “We are excited for the continual growing interest in the SUPER CHIX Brand and for the solid franchise groups we are attracting to SUPER CHIX – all strong and […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in North Las Vegas, marking the brand’s second restaurant in Clark County and fifth in Nevada. Shortly following the successful debut of the new […]
Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and fastest-growing donut brands, wrapped 2024 with record-breaking growth and innovation, setting new benchmarks across development, new product introductions and franchise expansion. Shipley closed 2024 with its 16th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, partially driven by record-high digital sales. The brand also grew its guest loyalty […]
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is putting run-of-the-grill burgers on notice with ambitious plans to show America why it deserves its place at the top of the fast-casual category in 2025. The nearly 90-unit brand achieved remarkable systemwide sales performance in 2024, reporting year-over-year same-store sales increases with several locations even achieving double-digit growth. Despite […]
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fan-favorite chicken franchise out of Texas, is bringing a new location to Virginia. Opening in February at 34 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, the new location will give Warrenton residents a chance to find out what has made Layne’s an iconic name in Texas. (Hint: chicken fingers don’t get much crispier than these.) […]
Pollo Campero, the beloved Central American chicken franchise with over 100 U.S. locations and close to another 300 worldwide, is growing its presence in Louisiana with a new restaurant in New Orleans. Franchisees Diego Ruiz and Mauricio Blanco, who already successfully acquired a site in Kenner, are leading this growth. The New Orleans location is […]
Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the rapidly expanding Asian-inspired fast casual franchise, wrapped up 2024 with a year of unprecedented growth, operational milestones and innovative achievements. With 37 franchisees signed for 68 units and 35 new shops opened, TMAD continues to solidify its position as one of the fastest-growing brands in the fast casual restaurant space. “This […]
The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone), a 100-year-old Chicago ice cream shop, is making its debut in Southeast Florida. Local entrepreneurs Jason and Sara DePalma, who lived in Chicago for many years, are bringing the legendary five-flavor cone to their new home, as they have signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open three Rainbow Cone shops in the […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is set to open in Greenfield, Wisconsin, this spring, marking the brand’s first Midwest location and tenth state overall. The upcoming Greenfield restaurant will be owned and […]
Feeling lucky and in love? The iconic Las Vegas Taco Bell Cantina, owned by Diversified Restaurant Group, is offering couples the ultimate way to say “I do” or “I do, again.” This February, lovebirds can celebrate their big day with the $777 Wedding Package, a nod to hitting the love jackpot, at the Las Vegas […]
Angry Chickz, the rapidly growing Nashville-style Hot Chicken brand, is bringing its signature heat to Illinois through a new area development agreement with Anand Patel. This marks another pivotal milestone in Angry Chickz’s strategic expansion into untapped markets across the United States. With more than a decade of experience in his family’s Dunkin’ operations, Patel […]
Birdcall – a burgeoning fast-casual craft chicken chain that specializes in all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – is getting ready to open its second Dallas-Fort Worth area location in McKinney. Located at 4702 West University Drive, the new restaurant is set to open on Monday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. The first 50 customers will have a chance […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, opened in Moorpark, California, marking the brand’s second location in Ventura County. The Moorpark location is owned and operated by longtime multi-unit franchisees Aamir and Bashir Khan, […]
Florida-based fast-casual poké concept Island Fin Poké Co. announced the soft opening of their new location in South Tampa, Florida. Island Fin’s newest location will mark the franchise’s 10th location in Florida and 22nd location overall in the United States. Island Fin’s newest location will bring the poké craze to South Tampa with the franchise’s […]
Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the beloved pizza restaurant chain with a rich nostalgic history, concluded 2024 with a record 234 locations either open or under development after awarding 39 new franchise agreements in 2024 alone. These franchise development results, combined with a .4% increase in system-wide sales, position the brand at the top of its game heading into the new year. Additionally in […]
Lights! Curtain! Action! Schmackary’s, the bakeshop star of Broadway, is making its off-Broadway debut with a new location in Union Square (129 Fourth Avenue, NY, NY, 10003). Opening on February 1st, the new location will be the first New York City franchise of 13 that Schmackary’s has planned for the New York City and Northern […]
Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept that specializes in açaí bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, made with antioxidant-rich and nutritious superfoods, announced the exciting debut of its first-ever food truck “café” in Modesto. Spearheaded by local Vitality Bowls owner and entrepreneur, Silvana Robin, the new mobile location will serve as another […]
Celebrating three decades of leadership in 2025 as a pioneer in the acai bowl, smoothie, and juice segment, Juice It Up! achieved remarkable milestones in 2024 that set the stage for continued success. The brand reported impressive Same Store Sales (SSS) growth of 8.1% and a 10.8% increase in Total System Sales (TSS), surpassing $50 million for […]
Vicious Biscuit, the Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations and the rising fast-casual breakfast rebellion, ended 2024 as hot as it started. It opened its second overall franchise store in Gonzales, LA – the first Vicious Biscuit location in the state; launched two limited-time seasonal menus; conducted a successful fundraising drive through its corporate locations […]
Paris Baguette, the beloved bakery café concept with over 200 cafés open across the U.S. and Canada, wrapped up an extraordinary 2024 marked by unprecedented growth and achievements. With 163 franchises awarded and 51 new cafés opened last year, CEO Darren Tipton says there is “a true pathway” to 100 or more cafés opening across […]
Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at the corner of 7321 W. Prairie Ave. beginning early 2025. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the […]
Handel’s Ice Cream, serving handmade ice cream since 1945, is continuing its exciting expansion across California with the opening of its newest location in Thousand Oaks. The beloved 80-year-old brand will officially open its doors on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11 a.m., kicking off a three-day grand opening celebration. The event will be packed […]
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