Restaurant leaders share tips for driving growth, innovating when franchising

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

At the upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, top restaurant executives will share how they’re scaling smarter and growing faster through bold…

Freddy’s adding 118 restaurants to US, Canada

January 20, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closed 2025 with record-breaking growth, signing 22 multi-unit development agreements to add 118 restaurants across…

Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.

Massachusetts welcomes Big Chicken

January 9, 2026

Big Chicken, the fast casual restaurant chain founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, opened its newest Massachusetts location Friday at the Wrentham…

Pokeworks growing in Florida

January 5, 2026

Pokeworks is expanding its footprint in Florida, with a goal of opening 10 locations across the state over the next three years.

Parlor Doughnuts opens 100th location

January 2, 2026

Parlor Doughnuts reached a company milestone this week with the opening of its 100th location, marking the brand's transition from a regional Indiana shop to a…

Cold Stone expanding Alabama footprint

December 24, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery is expanding in Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding suburbs, with the goal of opening three to six stores over the next three years.

Barrio Burrito Bar opens in Delaware

December 23, 2025

Canada-born Barrio Burrito Bar has opened in Delaware, marking the latest expansion for the Tex-Mex franchise.

From skies to sandwiches: Former pilot opens Capriotti's

Jonathan Heslop explains why he left his helicopter pilot's job to become a Capriotti’s franchisee in St. Louis.

Teriyaki Madness makes Fresno debut

December 22, 2025

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness opened its first Fresno, California, location last wee, marking the Seattle-style teriyaki brand's 26 location in the state.

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2026

Dominating the landscape is a shift toward “experiential” and “fusion” dining, where classic pepperoni is being challenged by global flavors like…

Presented by PizzaMarketplace.com

The Advantages of Franchising

Franchising offers a proven path to growth, but success requires more than a strong concept. This whitepaper breaks down the advantages of franchising while…

Presented by Franchise Growth Partners

See & Be Kitchen launches competition to find 1st franchisee

December 16, 2025

A Catskills-based artisan bakery is taking an unconventional approach to its expansion, launching an eight-week competition to select its first franchise owner.

Jimmy John's expanding in Canada

December 15, 2025

Jimmy John's is open its newest location this week in Toronto's entertainment district.

Rock N’ Roll Sushi expands in home state

December 15, 2025

Rock N' Roll Sushi, the Mobile, Alabama-founded dining concept known for its American-style rolls and loud atmosphere, expanded its footprint in its home state…

Captain D's makes New York debut

December 15, 2025

Nashville-based Captain D's has officially entered the Northeast market, opening its first New York location in the Bronx on Dec. 8.

Corporate Growth or Franchise Expansion: Choosing the Best Path Forward

What's the next step for your restaurant? This whitepaper helps entrepreneurs evaluate whether to continue growing through corporate-owned locations or…

Presented by Franchise Growth Partners

Qdoba signs deals for 90 locations in Eastern US

December 10, 2025

Qdoba Mexican Eats plans to open nearly 90 restaurants across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, part of a major expansion push in the Eastern United…

Chicken Salad Chick expanding Florida presence

December 9, 2025

Chicken Salad Chick has signed three franchise agreements to expand its Florida presence, including a deal to bring 12 locations to the central part of the…