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Minnie Bird opens 3rd location
May 1, 2026
Minnie Bird, a fast-casual chicken concept co-founded by Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, has tripled its Chicago-area footprint over…
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Your Pie debuts streamlined business model to drive Southeast growth
April 30, 2026
Your Pie, a fast-casual pizza chain, plans to expand its presence across the Southeast, specifically targeting metro Atlanta, the…
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FAT Brands opens Fatburger, Buffalo's Express, Hot Dog on a Stick unit
April 30, 2026
FAT Brands has opened a a tri-branded unit in Manteca, California, containing a Fatburger, Buffalo's Express and Hot Dog on a Stick. It is located in a travel…
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Crisp & Green takes root in Omaha, plans to grow more restaurants
April 30, 2026
Crisp & Green has opened its second Omaha location in five years at 16902 Wright Plaza. The first Omaha location, at 225 N. 80th St., debuted in 2021.
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Shipley Do-Nuts reports a sweet start to 2026
April 29, 2026
Doughnut-and-kolache brand Shipley Do-Nuts reported a strong first quarter, driven by menu innovation, leadership additions and continued expansion.
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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream scoops up strong Q1 figures
April 29, 2026
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream reported a strong start to the year, driven by market entries and franchise development.
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Freddy’s boosts development team to drive growth
April 28, 2026
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has expanded its development team, hiring Rafik Farouk as vice president of business development and Jackie Lobdell…
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Mo’ Bettahs debuts in Arizona as the brand’s expansion accelerates
April 28, 2026
Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has expanded into Arizona, with its first location to open next week at 5378 S. Powers Road in Gilbert.
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Swig inks 25-unit deal to bring 'Dirty Soda' to South Florida
April 27, 2026
Swig, a Utah-based dirty soda brand, is expanding its footprint in the Sunshine State after signing a 25-unit franchise agreement to develop locations across…
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Cheba Hut sparks 2nd Wyoming location
April 27, 2026
Marijuana-themed sandwich chain Cheba Hut has opened its second location in Wyoming.
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Açaí Republic selects Square platform to support franchise growth
April 27, 2026
Açaí Republic, headquartered in Tustin, California, has selected San Francisco-based Square as its commerce platform.
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Killer Burger growing Texas footprint
April 27, 2026
Killer Burger, a Portland-based chain known for unconventional toppings, will open its first Houston location, continuing a rapid expansion across the Lone…
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Taco John’s hires Ian Poole as VP of development to fuel growth
April 24, 2026
Taco John's has named industry veteran Ian Poole vice president of development. Poole will focus on franchisee support, onboarding, real estate and…
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Moe’s jumps on snacking trend to drive late-night traffic
April 24, 2026
Moe's Southwest Grill has introduced the Burrito Dipper, its first snack-sized menu item, as part of a broader push into late-night service.
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Nick the Greek opens second Reno location, plans to reach 100 units by mid-2026
April 23, 2026
Nick the Greek has opened its second location in Reno, 10310 N. McCarran Blvd., as part of an expansion plan to reach 100 restaurant openings by mid-2026. The…
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Scooter’s brews Southeast growth with Boddie-Noell partnership
April 23, 2026
Scooter's Coffee has signed a multi-store development agreement with Boddie-Noell Enterprises to expand its Southeast presence.
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Chicken Salad Chick posts record Q1 2026 growth
April 22, 2026
Chicken Salad Chick reported solid record results for the first quarter of 2026, thanks to franchise development and market expansion.
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Dog Haus unleashes operator-driven franchise model
April 22, 2026
Dog Haus is overhauling its franchise model to give front-line operators a larger role in ownership, leadership and decision-making.
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Smoothie King to shift menu, store design
April 21, 2026
Smoothie King has announced a brand evolution plan to support and accelerate long-term growth. The Dallas-based fast-casual chain, which has over 1,10…
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Kayla Edidin named COO of Red Door Brands
April 21, 2026
Kayla Edidin has been named chief operating officer of Red Door Brands, a franchise company that owns and operates brands including McAlister's Deli, Little…
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