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.

Wing Snob making Florida debut

December 11, 2024

Wing Snob is opening its first Florida restaurant by year's end in Riverview. Additional locations are also set to open in Tampa and Davie.

Mountain Mike's Pizza CEO talks tight operations, growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Metevier has more than 30 years in the restaurant business and said franchising is not for the faint of heart.

Ziggi's entering South Carolina

December 10, 2024

Ziggi's Coffee will open Tuesday at 102 W. Greenwood St., in Abbeville, South Carolina, marking its entry into the state.

I Heart Mac & Cheese founder launching coffee concept

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

December 10, 2024

Pilar Coffee Bar and Iced Treats is debuting its flagship location this month at The Cove in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The menu features specialty lattes, iced…

Zaro's Family Bakery offering licensing opportunities

December 9, 2024

New York-based Zaro's Family Bakery, a fourth-generation family business serving Black & White Cookies and classic baked goods, is offering licensing…

Chicken Salad Chick CEO talks chicken salad game

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, chats with Scott Deviney, CEO of…

Perkins Griddle & Go signs Canada franchisee

December 6, 2024

Perkins American Food Co. has signed a multi-unit agreement with Lakshminarayan Enterprise Inc. to bring Perkins Griddle & Go to Calgary, Alberta.

Barberitos entering Alabama

December 4, 2024

Barberitos, owned by WOWorks, signed a 10-unit franchise agreement with multi-unit franchisee Haresh Patel to bring the brand to Alabama. The expansion follows…