Wing Zone opening 2nd Wisconsin location

July 26, 2024

Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings is debuting its second Wisconsin location next week in Wauwatosa at 6707 W North Ave. Owned by local franchisees Jodie and…

Juice It Up nearing 100th unit

July 25, 2024

Juice It Up generated strong gains in the first half of 2024, with same-store sales up nearly 7% and total system sales up 9%, according to a company press…

Jeff's Bagel Run Awards 30-unit Franchise Deal in South Florida

Rapid Expansion Continues as Award-Winning Bagel Shop Partners with VHP Retail Holdings to Boost Presence in the Southeast

Pita Pit names COO

July 24, 2024

Pita Pit, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, has promoted Meghan Haugen to COO, where she will manage the…

barBURRITO expanding to West Virginia

July 24, 2024

BurritoBar is entering West Virginia via a master franchise agreement with WV ADYK LLC to open 18 locations. The deal comes just a few days after the chain…

Surf Bagel promotes VP to president

July 23, 2024

Delaware-based Surf Bagel has promoted Matt Patton from vice president to president, where he will continue to play a major role in the day-to-day operations…

Surcheros franchising in Tennessee

July 23, 2024

Surcheros, a fresh Mexican brand, is making its Tennessee debut thanks to a seven-unit agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex. The first will open in October with…

Moe's Southwest entering Arizona

July 23, 2024

Moe's Southwest Grill is expanding to Arizona via a five-unit franchise agreement with Tony and Namit Mangat, according to the chain's parent company, GoTo…

Yampa Sandwich Co focusing on regional growth

July 23, 2024

Born 25 years ago in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Yampa Sandwich Co. has grown to eight stores and is ready to expand its footprint across the southwestern…

Largest Salata franchisee adding Houston location

July 22, 2024

Salata Salad Kitchen's largest franchisee, Sige, is opening a restaurant this week in Houston at 10815 W. Grand Pkwy. "I've been fortunate to have such…

The Red Chickz lands 10-unit deal

July 22, 2024

Los Angeles-based The Red Chickz has finalized a 10-unit development deal with Kamran Awan, founder, president and CEO of Mega Hotel Management, to bring its…

Cousins Maine Lobster rolling into Kansas City

July 18, 2024

Cousins Maine Lobster, which serves Maine lobster rolls, chowder and whoopie pies, is expanding to Kansas City, servicing the metro area, North East Kansas and…

Dillas Quesadillas debuting drive-thru prototype

July 18, 2024

Texas-based Dillas Quesadillas is opening a drive-thru prototype this week in Ruston, Louisiana.

Craveworthy launching hot dog concept

July 17, 2024

Craveworthy Brands is launching Nomad Dawgs, a fast casual concept serving varieties of hot dogs developed by Craveworthy's Creator Chef Robert Kabakoff and VP…

Cilantro Taco franchising over 100 locations

July 17, 2024

After signing its first franchise agreement six months ago, Cilantro Taco Grill has 110 units in development with six franchise groups and an area…

Cheba Hut adding North Las Vegas store

July 16, 2024

Colorado-based Cheba Hut is opening a store in at 345 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas, marking Nevada's fifth location with two more under construction for…

Toastique headed to Kansas

July 16, 2024

Toastique, a toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is making its Kansas debut with its first location in Wichita at 9747 E. 21st N.

The Original Hot Chicken taking on California

July 12, 2024

The flavor of the South is coming to the West, thanks to The Original Hot Chicken opening its first California location in Huntington Park.

Potbelly invades Pentagon

July 12, 2024

Potbelly Corp. has opened its first location at the Pentagon, deepening its presence on military installations and Department of Defense facilities. In…

Jeff's Bagel Run acquires Otus Coffee

July 12, 2024

Ocoee, Florida-based Jeff's Bagel Run has acquired Otus Coffee, its longtime coffee supplier, giving the brand control over its supply chain.