From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls

How do you take a Maine lobster roll and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That’s the kind of breakthrough story…

Smalls SIiders to enter Oklahoma City

August 14, 2025

Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit agreement for Oklahoma City. The deal was inked with franchisees Michael Gamble and Paul Pogue, according to a press…

How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza proves that gas station food can be great. Lead by brothers Todd and Curtis Saroki, the brand has 19 locations in mega gas…

Bubbakoo's rolling into Utah

August 11, 2025

Bubbakoo's Burritos, a Mexican-fusion restaurant chain, will open its first Utah location this week in Orem, offering free burritos to the first 50 guests.

Smalls Sliders to open in West Virginia, Ohio

August 11, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its first-ever development deal for West Virginia. The deal will bring three of the brand's signature "Cans" — its units — lead by…

Is market volatility fueling interest in restaurant franchise ownership?

Although Tim Koch, president and COO at Franchise FastLane, said restaurant franchising isn't for everyone, it can be a powerful way to reclaim control in a…

Gregorys Coffee partnering with Craveworthy Brands

August 8, 2025

Craveworthy Brands, a multi-restaurant platform company, along with Branded Hospitality, Kitchen Fund and Harborfield Management Co., has become a managing…

Fransmart launches platform for early-stage restaurant, franchise brands

August 7, 2025

Fransmart, a franchise development company, has launched an investment platform that allows individual accredited investors to co-invest alongside the firm in…

Taco Bell Joins 5610 Interstate Food Co. to Continue Growth in Austin

Taco Bell® franchisee Tacala Companies has officially joined 5610 Interstate Food Co., bringing Taco Bell to Austin residents through a new ghost kitchen…

Birdcall flocks to Boise with 1st franchise deal

August 4, 2025

Denver-based craft chicken chain Birdcall has signed its inaugural franchise agreement, bringing five restaurants to Boise's Treasure Valley.

Smalls Sliders to enter Tennessee

August 4, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its first deal for Tennessee. The multi-unit agreement will bring for units to the Knoxville metro region, according to a press…

McAlister's Deli expanding via 'Fast Casual Plus' model

July 30, 2025

McAlister's Deli, which is eyeing New Jersey and the metro New York-area for expansion, is ready to unveil its "Fast Casual Plus" hospitality model featuring a…

Fat Boy's Pizza, Savvy Sliders bring co-branded unit to Fort Wayne, Indiana

July 29, 2025

Savvy Sliders and Fat Boy's Pizza will open a co-branded unit this fall in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The restaurants, located in a former BurgerFi, are located at…

Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar franchising Carolinas

July 29, 2025

After honing operations at its five locations in North Carolina, Corbett's Burgers & Soda Bar is expanding its footprint across North and South Carolina…

PopUp Bagels to open 300 stores

July 28, 2025

PopUp Bagels, which launched during the 2020 pandemic in Connecticut, has signed agreements to open 300 franchised locations.

GoTo Foods launches Moe's Casa Mexicana

July 28, 2025

GoTo Foods is opening Moe's Casa Mexicana — a concept derived from Moe's Southwest Grill in India, thanks to a 45-unit master franchise agreement with Unify…

Huey Magoo’s lands in Florida airport

July 23, 2025

Huey Magoo's has opened its first airport location at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, bringing its hand-crafted chicken tenders to travelers.

Sambazon opens 1st franchised location in Brooklyn

July 18, 2025

Acai bowl purveyor Sambazon has opened its first franchised location in New York at 1175 Fulton St. in Brooklyn, owned and operated by Pau Hana Group, a…

Mokas brewing franchising plans

July 15, 2025

Mokas Coffee & Eatery, a 20-year-old cafe owned by JRI Hospitality Group, has unveiled franchise development plans.

Keeping the Maine thing the main thing: How 2 'Cousins' built a global brand

In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim…