Georgia-based Knuckies opening in Walmart

August 12, 2024

Founded in 2019, Georgia-based Knuckies Franchise Company LLC is opening inside 14 Walmart stores in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee…

Growth plans heating up at Atomic Wings

August 8, 2024

Atomic Wings is experiencing a wave of growth as it heads into the second half of 2024, opening five locations in July and setting the stage for launches in…

Negranti Creamery opening 7th shop

August 7, 2024

California-based Negranti Creamery, which serves sheep's milk ice cream, is adding a seventh location when it opens Saturday in San Luis Obispo, California.

10 Dave's Hot Chickens popping up in Pittsburgh

August 7, 2024

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening 10 stores in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Raj Patel, Danny Costa, Michael Costa and Jonathan Wise, who own…

James Beard Award-winning chef reopens Italian fast casual

August 6, 2024

James Beard Award-winning Chef Gerard Craft reopened Porano last week in Des Peres, Missouri, bringing back the pasta, grain bowls, salads and Detroit-style…

Sip Fresh expanding in Colorado

August 6, 2024

California-based Sip Fresh, which serves fruit-based juices, teas and smoothies, is expanding to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado through an agreement with…

Krak Boba adds 16th location

August 6, 2024

Krak Boba opened ints 16th location last month in Lomita, California, under the direction of franchisees Vi Truong and An Nguyen.

Bonchon SVP chats about competing in the chicken market, appealing to Americans

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Bonchon SVP of Development Amanda Millikan discusses how the brand's Korean flavors appeal to an American palate and how it fares on the competitive chicken…

Port of Subs dropping anchor in Florida

August 2, 2024

Reno-based Port of Subs is entering Florida via a 10-unit deal with husband and wife, Chris and Georgia Goddard.

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs leases in 3 states

August 1, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release.

Paris Baguette reports record growth in Q2

July 30, 2024

Paris Baguette USA, which has more than 170 locations in the U.S. and Canada, has awarded 20 franchises, sold 47 units, signed 36 leases and opened 2…

Basketball star opening Mahana Fresh in Houston

July 30, 2024

Mahana Fresh is heading to Space City with next week's opening at 17195 Tomball Prkwy., in Houston, owned by Washington Wizards star and entrepreneur Kyle…

Hart House creates LTO to promote collaboration with 'Borderlands'

July 29, 2024

Los Angeles-based Hart House has created the Dishonorably Hot Chick'n sandwich to promote "Borderlands," a video-game inspired action film starring the…

Bobby's Burgers taking on Utah

July 29, 2024

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay has signed a franchise deal with MTB Management to open nine locations in Utah.

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…