Gyro Republic heading to Missouri City, Texas

June 13, 2024

Houston-based Gyro Republic is opening its first franchise in Missouri City, Texas, marking its fourth location.

Botrista Appoints Jim Bitticks, Restaurant Executive, to Advisory Board

Botrista, the beverage platform that enables restaurants to serve profitable trending beverages, is thrilled to announce Jim Bitticks, a seasoned restaurant…

Bahama Buck's Testimonial: Uncovering Franchise Efficiencies Through Unified Technology

In this video, Bahama Buck's Director of Field Operations Kippi Buchanan shares how her team's decision to move forward with Revel's cloud POS and order…

Italy-based Rosso Pomodoro expands into US

June 12, 2024

Rosso Pomodoro, Italy's largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, is launching franchise opportunities in the United States, offering entrepreneurs a chance to bring…

Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…

Toastique expanding in Michigan

June 12, 2024

Washington D.C.-founded Toastique is making its Michigan debut this summer when it opens in Ann Arbor at 200 E. Washington St., steps away from the University…

Freddy's lands Houston deal

June 11, 2024

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed a 20-unit deal for Houston with Lone Star Custard, comprised of Dallas-raised brothers…

Blackstone completes acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe

June 10, 2024

Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Guthrie’s enters Boise

June 7, 2024

Guthrie's recently opened the first of 50 locations planned for Boise, Idaho, at 1103 S. Vista Ave., under the direction of area developers Stephen Galbraith…

L&L Hawaiian continues East Coast expansion

June 6, 2024

Honolulu-founded L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, which has 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, opened last month in Annandale, Virginia, marking its ninth East…

Hawaiian Bros adding to Texas, Arizona footprints

June 6, 2024

Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros is debuting franchise locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Lubbock, Texas, under the direction of franchisee Stine Enterprises.

How to scale up restaurant brands

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

It's one thing to have a great solo concept, it's quite another to scale up that concept into a franchise. A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation…

Le Macaron making Oregon debut

May 31, 2024

Le Macaron French Pastries, which has over 70 locations, is marking its Oregon debut with three stores in Portland. The agreement was signed by co-owners Jing…

Cilantro Taco lands 100-unit deal

May 28, 2024

Cilantro Taco Grill, supported by Grammy-award-winning artist, Armando Perez (Pitbull), has secured a 100-unit franchise deal for Florida with Alex Nikitin…

Naf Naf Grill expanding footprint inside Love's Travel Stops

May 28, 2024

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is opening three locations by year's end within Love's Travel Stops in Greenville, Virginia; Barstow, California, and a Tennessee…

Winning at the franchising game

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

How do restaurants succeed at the franchising game? A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit shared some key strategies.

Rusty Taco reopening in Dubuque

May 22, 2024

Dallas-based Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant is reopening in Dubuque, Iowa, under new owner Maxwell Weisberg. The 23-year-old operator's background…

Brix finalizes Clean Juice acquisition

May 21, 2024

Brix Holdings, a multi-brand franchising portfolio group that owns Friendly's, Red Mango and Orange Leaf, has acquired Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic…

Paris Baguette opening 1st Washington location

May 21, 2024

Paris Baguette, which has 4,000 units with 160 in the U.S., is making its Washington debut next week at 18602 Alderwood Mall Pkwy.

2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers

Innovation, nimbleness and creativity are three words that describe the 2024 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Judges used those terms to compare hundreds…

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