Bb.q Chicken opens 40th location

June 19, 2023

Bb.q Chicken, which serves Korean chicken, opened its 40th location last week in West Hollywood at 8000 Sunset Blvd.

Capital Tacos adds food trucks to franchise options

June 19, 2023

Capital Tacos is adding food trucks and food trailers to its franchise opportunities.

Bonchon signs 19 US locations in 2023

June 16, 2023

Bonchon, which serves Korean fried chicken from 400 units globally and 122 U.S. locations, has signed three agreements to open three stores each in…

Ziggi's Coffee lands 18-pack deal

June 15, 2023

Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has signed a deal to bring 18 units to Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana.

Smashburger makes Utah expansion plans

June 15, 2023

Smashburger has inked an agreement to expand its footprint in Utah, bringing five locations to Salt Lake City. Leading the expansion is multi-unit franchisee…

Goodcents expanding with 10-unit deal

June 15, 2023

Kansas-based Goodcents will grow its presence in Omaha next year thanks to a 10-unit deal signed by franchisees Will and Gina Gregalunas, who operate a…

Huey Magoo's launches Ohio location

June 15, 2023

Huey Magoo's opened this week in Marysville, Ohio, marking its 49th restaurant spanning nine states.

Juice It Up franchisee adding 6 units to portfolio

June 15, 2023

Juice It Up has signed a six-unit agreement for Los Angeles County with BMB Foods Inc., which owns three other Juice It Up locations in California's Inland…

Gluten-free, AI-powered fast casual cafe opening in Vegas

June 13, 2023

PowerSoul Cafe, a certified gluten-free fast casual chain, is debuting its flagship store in Las Vegas at year's end at W. Warm Springs Road and S. Cimarron…

Dickey's adding to Canada footprint

June 13, 2023

Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding across Canada this summer with two stores in Alberta. Owner Sajeev Kottackal, and his pit crew, opened a store…

Capital Tacos setting up shop in Jacksonville

June 8, 2023

Capital Tacos is opening next year in Jacksonville, Florida, 200 miles from where the brand originated in Tampa.

Miami Grill bringing 2 restaurants to Orlando

June 7, 2023

Miami Grill, a fast casual concept known for its modern approach to South Florida fare, is opening two restaurants in Orlando under the direction of…

The Wee Chippy to sign 30-unit franchise deal

June 7, 2023

The Wee Chippy, a fish and chip restaurant, has signed a 30-unit franchise deal with The Tastebuds Group LLC to expand its locations in Texas, Florida…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens New Utah Restaurant in Hurricane

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Throughout the West with Sixth Beehive State Location

Salad and Go opens 100th location

June 5, 2023

Arizona-based Salad and Go celebrated the opening of its 100th location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month in Las Vegas.

Chicken Salad Chick signs 8-unit agreement for northern Virginia, Washington DC

June 2, 2023

Chicken Salad Chick, which has over 200 locations, has signed an eight-unit agreement for Arlington and Fairfax Counties in Virginia over the next five years.

Mooyah's strong Q1 sets stage for expansion

June 1, 2023

Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, which has over 90 locations, has spent the first quarter planning to expand through the remainder of 2023. With three…

Crisp & Green New York featuring rooftop dining, fitness class

June 1, 2023

Minnesota-based Crisp & Green is bringing its "Living Crisp" movement to NYC when it opens Thursday at 1145 Broadway at a space in Manhattan's NoMad…

PLNT Burger launches 3rd NYC location

May 30, 2023

PLNT Burger, a plant-based, fast casual restaurant concept, is opening its third location in New York City's Bryant Park. Existing NYC locations include Union…

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches opens in Long Beach

May 30, 2023

Ike's Love & Sandwiches, a San Francisco-based brand, has opened inside The Hangar food hall at the Long Beach Exchange at 4150 McGowen St., in Long Beach…