Ono Hawaiian launches kids menu featuring Disney's Moana

October 31, 2024

California-based Ono Hawaiian BBQ is collaborating with Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Moana 2" and the relaunch of its Ono Keiki Meal. The meal, available…

Pita Pit lowers franchise fees, launches drive-thru model

October 30, 2024

Pita Pit USA, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, is lowering franchised fees and royalty rates and introducing a…

Why Bun Mee CEO bets on non-traditional franchise models

by Denise Tran — Founder and CEO of Bun Mee, Bun Mee

Denise Tran, founder and CEO of Bun Mee, reveals how non-traditional venues have been such a success. The Bun Mee stores in the San Francisco International…

El Pollo Loco launches new look, expansion plans

October 29, 2024

El Pollo Loco, which opened 50 years ago, has unveiled a restaurant prototype showcasing a more modern design featuring existing brand elements — fire stack…

Ziggi's opens 100th unit

October 29, 2024

Ziggi's Coffee opened its 100th store Tuesday at 51 North 42nd Ave., in Brighton, Colorado.

Clean Eatz appoints 1st CEO

October 29, 2024

Clean Eatz, a health-focused lifestyle brand and meal plan franchise, has appointed 30-year restaurant veteran Eric Wyatt as its first CEO. Wyatt most recently…

Dave’s Hot Chicken firing up Arkansas, Missouri

October 28, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has locked in a seven-unit franchise agreement with Deryl Pangelinan, Sean Varvello, Andrew Feghali and Lawrence Kourie to…

Smalls Sliders opening 4 units in Georgia

October 28, 2024

Smalls Sliders is opening four locations in the South Georgia region, inking its third deal with DPC Smalls Investments, spearheaded by Doug Cone.

Slim Chickens heading to Poland

October 28, 2024

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has signed a 50-unit deal with Boparan Restaurant Group to open in Poland. Boparan, which operates over 50 stores…

Zaxbys entering New Jersey

October 25, 2024

Georgia-based Zaxbys is entering New Jersey via a six-unit deal with GSP Group, led by Premanand Gupta, a longtime New Jersey resident.

Rock N' Roll Sushi rolling into Walmart

October 24, 2024

Marking its 13th Florida unit and 73rd systemwide, Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening next week inside a Walmart Supercenter in Niceville, Florida.

Cheba Hut expanding to Iowa

October 23, 2024

Cheba Hut is rolling into Iowa when it opens by year's end in the Des Moines area before expanding to other locations around the state. Franchisee Mistene…

Blue Marlin Partners, Trive Capital take majority ownership of Mo’ Bettahs

October 22, 2024

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food has sold a majority stake to Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital. Savory Fund, Mo' Bettahs' founders and Crewe Capital will…

Flying Biscuit spreading its wings

October 21, 2024

Flying Biscuit Cafe, a 35-unit chain founded in Atlanta in 1993, added five locations this year and is opening 15 in 2025.

Dave Thomas's grandson opens Minnie Bird in Illinois

October 18, 2024

Minnie Bird, a partnership between Sean Thomas, the grandson of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, and Venture Kitchen, opened this week at 1428 N. Meacham Road in…

Krak Boba opening in Indiana

October 18, 2024

Boba brand Krak Boba is opening its 17th franchise location, its first in Indiana, this weekend in Notre Dame at 1234 N Eddy St., in South Bend, Indiana.

Blaze Pizza to expand Idaho footprint

October 18, 2024

Blaze Pizza will open a location in Meridian, Idaho, on Oct. 22. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Denny, Chase and Drew Wagstaff…

Freddy's skating into Manitoba

October 17, 2024

Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is expanding its international footprint with three locations in Canada. The agreement marks its…

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Biscuit Belly inks Atlanta deal

October 16, 2024

Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based brunch restaurant, is opening up to five locations in the Atlanta in partnership with ATL Biscuits LLC.