Epic Wings opening 13 units in Orange County

April 2, 2021

San-Diego-based Epic Wings has signed a 13-store agreement with Henry Pourshirazi, of HPLS Corporation, to expand to Orange County.

Fazoli's conversion program leads to record-breaking franchise agreements

April 2, 2021

With 11 straight months of record-breaking sales under its belt, Fazoli's is continuing its winning streak by adding a franchise development milestone to its…

California’s energy companies funding COVID-19-affected restaurants

April 2, 2021

The California Restaurant Foundation has received more than $1.25 million from SoCalGas, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas and Electric and and…

Ziggi's Coffee signs deal for 100th unit

April 2, 2021

Ziggi's Coffee inked its 100th deal with the company's first franchisees. Steve and Jill Anderson, who signed the first Ziggi's Coffee franchise agreement…

The Goddess and Grocer opening 5th Chicago location

April 2, 2021

Chicago-based The Goddess and Grocer is opening its fifth location this summer in the city's West Loop at 911 W. Randolph St. "I am excited to open in the…

Mountain Mike's opens 4th Orange County California store

April 2, 2021

Mountain Mike's has opened its first location in Rancho Santa Margarita, California on Antonio Parkway in southern Orange County, according to a news release.

The Halal Guys expanding across Midwest

April 2, 2021

The Halal Guys is expanding across the Midwest with a multi-unit franchise deal to open locations in Missouri. The first unit is slated for Kansas City…

DoorDash, Mastercard team up on expanded cardholder benefits

April 2, 2021

Delivery service, DoorDash is partnering with Mastercard to offer World and World Elite Mastercard cardholders complimentary DashPass benefits, according to a…

Brink POS, Deliverect integration aims to ease online order management

April 1, 2021

POS software provider ParTech Inc. is launching an online order management tool, called Deliverect, as part of its Brink POS.

Virtual wings concept takes flight at Dickey's

April 1, 2021

Dickey's Barbecue has launched its first virtual brand, Wing Boss, featuring pit-smoked wings to the insanely hot restaurant chicken wings category, a news…

How 2 chefs kept 5 concepts alive during COVID-19

Martin Murch and John McLean, founders and chefs of Good Eats Group, which owns five restaurant concepts in Chicago, share how they transformed the menus and…

Johnny Rockets expanding in Brazil, Chile

April 1, 2021

Johnny Rockets is adding locations in Brazil and Chile, according to the brand's parent company, FAT Brands Inc., which also owns Fatburger and seven other…

Dog Haus opening in West Virginia

April 1, 2021

Dog Haus, known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages and burgers, is expanding this summer to Barboursville, West Virginia, according to a company press release.

Nekter Juice Bar launches half-day juice cleanse

April 1, 2021

To help customers detox, Santa Ana, California-based Nekter Juice Bar has created a half-day fast cleanse. The low-calorie, low-sugar cleanse is available in…

Cowboy Chicken expanding to Florida

April 1, 2021

Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken has added Florida Fine Foods to its list of franchise partners.

Tropical Smoothie franchisee opening 3 Another Broken Egg Cafes

April 1, 2021

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's largest operator, Ray, Joy and Andrew Howell of Amazing Brandz, have signed a three-unit development agreement with Another Broken Egg…

Pita Mediterranean's corporate locations transition to franchises

March 31, 2021

Georgia-based Pita Mediterranean Street Food has transitioned its six corporate-owned locations to franchise ownership. Due to COVID-related changes in the…

Slim Chicken nesting in Memphis

March 31, 2021

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has opened a location in the Memphis suburb of Collierville, Tennessee. DHR Chicken, a seasoned restaurant group, is…

SocialEats OnTheGo expanding to 4th location

March 31, 2021

Los Angeles-based SocialEats, K2 Restaurants' food hall and dining collective, is opening a fourth OnTheGo location in San Diego at 1037 Garnet Ave.

Whataburger dishes out $90M in employee bonuses

March 31, 2021

Texas-based Whataburger has awarded more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees in thanks for their service during the pandemic and severe winter weather…