Rusty Taco opens 2nd Georgia restaurant

December 30, 2024

Rusty Taco opened its second Georgia store last week in Decatur, following the recent restaurant opening in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. Located at…

Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California

December 30, 2024

Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.

Pop's Beef VP reveals 3 ways to endear your brand to your community

Kacie Radochonski, Pop's Beef VP of Operations, explains how staying true to the brand, actively engaging with the community and adapting to changing customer…

Dickey's franchisee expanding brand in Arizona

December 30, 2024

Gaurav Chaudhary, a multi-unit franchisee, is making his mark on the Dickey's Barbecue Pit brand in Arizona. Since joining the franchise in April 2024, he has…

Paris Baguette opens 200th US location

December 27, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global locations, has opened its 200th in North America at 549 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. "Opening our…

Brooklyn Dumpling bets on casino location

December 26, 2024

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, an Asian-inspired fast casual concept, has opened at Resorts World New York City, a casino in Queens serving 10 million visitors…

Buona ends year with 20% sales growth

December 24, 2024

The Buona Companies, the family owned business behind Buona Chicago's Original Italian beef and The Original Rainbow Cone, drove 20% growth in systemwide sales…

Smalls Sliders expanding in Texas

December 23, 2024

Smalls Sliders is adding six locations, known as "Smorange Cans," in the Southeast Houston region of Texas thanks to an agreement with entrepreneur Matthew…

HTeaO expands reach with nine openings in Q4

December 23, 2024

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, opened nine stores during Q4 in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, bringing its total to 42 locations launched in 2024.

Pinkbox Doughnuts opening 24-hour drive-thru location

December 19, 2024

Las Vegas-based Pinkbox Doughnuts is opening Dec. 28, in Las Vegas at the Boca Park Fashion Village at 800 S. Rampart Blvd. The nearly 3,000-square-foot store…

Potbelly opening in Cleveland

December 19, 2024

Potbelly Corp. is adding a location next week in Cleveland at the Lakewood City Center shopping district, marking its 15th location in Ohio.

Jersey Mike's opens 3,000th location

December 19, 2024

Jersey Mike's Subs held a 12-store opening celebration Wednesday, which brought its unit count to 3,000. The chain has opened 322 stores in 2024.

Kansas welcoming 1st Ziggi's Coffee

December 18, 2024

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee is making its Kansas debut when it opens on Dec. 31 at 906 N. Rose Hill Road in Wichita. "We are thrilled to celebrate the…

Cilantro Taco Grill unveils digital app with loyalty program

December 17, 2024

Cilantro Taco Grill has released an online ordering app to elevate customer convenience, streamline franchisee operations and enhance its loyalty program.

Sweet Paris, Shipley Do-nuts rock Nashville with openings

December 17, 2024

Shipley Do-Nuts and Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café are opening flagship locations nex year at Nashville Yards, thanks to a partnership with franchisee…

Mo' Bettahs adding locations in home state

December 16, 2024

The Greater Salt Lake area is saying hello to not one, but two locations of Mo'Bettahs when stores by year's end in West Jordan at 7862 S 5600 W., and in…

Johnny Rockets adds 11 international locations in 2024

December 16, 2024

Johnny Rockets is finishing 2024 with 11 international openings, according to parent company FAT Brands. International locations account for nearly 55 % of…

Moe's entering Arizona

December 13, 2024

Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill, owned by GoTo Foods, is entering Arizona next week at Pebble Creek Marketplace (15611 West McDowell Road) as the first of…

Paris Baguette opening 7th Virginia location

December 12, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 cafes worldwide, is growing in America. With nearly 200 open in the U.S. and more in development, the company is opening…

Naf Naf Grill opens within in Love's Travel Stop

December 11, 2024

Naf Naf Grill opened its 41st location within Love's Travel Stops in White House, Tennessee, at 1001 Highway 76.