Le Macaron French Pastries taking on Colorado

August 30, 2024

Florida-based Le Macaron French Pastries is entering Denver just a few months after announcing that it was ready to expand across the U.S.

Usher opens Dave's Hot Chicken

August 30, 2024

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has collaborated with entertainer Usher to open its first Georgia restaurant in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers. Usher, who…

Papa Johns franchisee doubles down on fast casual burger concept

August 27, 2024

Portland, Oregon-based Killer Burger has signed a second six-unit agreement with Cascade Dining, which owns 26 Papa Johns and opened its first Killer last year…

Honeygrow opens 4th Virginia location

August 26, 2024

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based chain serving stir-frys, salads and honeybars, opened Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia, marking the state's fourth location.

Surf's Up tackling Soldier Field

August 26, 2024

Chicago-based Surf's Up has opened at Soldier Field, serving Southern-themed Gulf Fried Jumbo Shrimp and French fries in the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears.

School's in session for Experiential Brands

August 26, 2024

Experiential Brands, a portfolio of fast casual restaurant concepts including The Original Hot Chicken, Flametown Burgers, INKED Tacos, and Pinsa Roman Pizza…

The Great Greek propels franchising

August 23, 2024

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is reporting notable unit growth and sales increases for the first half of 2024. It opened seven restaurants in Q1 and Q2…

Osmow's Shawarma expanding US footprint

August 23, 2024

Ontario, Canada-based Osmow's Shawarma, a Middle Eastern fast casual chain, is opening three stores over the next few weeks in Florida, Virginia and Michigan.

Bad Ass Coffee brewing Colorado deal

August 22, 2024

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has signed a three-store agreement in Colorado with franchisee Bill Leary, a Denver native, who owns Jackson Hole Soda. The first…

Toastique making Wichita debut

August 21, 2024

Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is opening its first Wichita location on Sept. 7 at 9747 E. 21st N. St. The first…

Smoke's Poutinerie raises $100K to send kids to camp

August 19, 2024

Smoke's Poutinerie annual Smoke-A-Palooza raised over $100,000 last week in Toronto to help send kids with disabilities to fully accessible camps across…

Modern Market Eatery president talks brand excellence, ethos

Modern Market Eatery president and co-founder Rob McColgan talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about where the company has been and its future in the fast…

Smalls Sliders dropping 4 more units in Florida

August 16, 2024

Smalls Sliders has inked a four-unit deal with franchisee Doug Cone for Florida. Cone will open restaurants, dubbed "Cans" by the brand, in Destin and Panama…

Bibibop opening in Bloomingdale, Illinois

August 16, 2024

Columbus, Ohio-based Bibibop Asian Grill is opening a store Thursday at 398 West Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale, Illinois. At Bibibop, guests build their…

Black Rock Coffee accelerates Houston expansion

August 14, 2024

Black Rock Coffee Bar continues to expand its footprint in the Houston area with Saturday's arrival of a location in North Oaks. Located at 4705 FM 1960 Road…

Cicis Pizza leads buffet-style pizza concept with customer-focused tech

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Pizza Marketplace Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to Jeff Hetsel, president of Cicis Pizza, about what makes the company tick, the technology its leveraging for…

Leasecake Named 'Overall Lease Management Company of the Year' for Second Consecutive Year

PropTech Breakthrough Recognizes Leasecake's Continued Excellence in Real Estate Technology

Smalls Sliders slides past 300-store mark, expands nationwide

August 13, 2024

Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, is rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. The brand has surpassed the…

Surcheros entering South Carolina with multi-unit deal

August 12, 2024

Surcheros is expanding into South Carolina thanks to a four-unit deal with franchisee Andrew Powell. The first restaurant will open next month in Columbia's…

Pepper Lunch signs 5-unit deal with former Halal Guys franchisee

August 12, 2024

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with more than 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed an agreement with High Steaks Enterprise to open…