Rotolo's Craft & Crust opens 7th restaurant in Texas

February 6, 2026

Rotolo's Craft & Crust has opened a location in Willow Park, Texas. The Louisiana-brand's newest restaurant is under the helm of franchisees Matt and…

Speaker Spotlight: Seth Larsen, CDO, Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Seth Larsen, CDO of Cheba Hut Toasted Subs talks about how stays ahead of the competition while having a blast in today's speaker spotlight.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani to open in Gilbert, Arizona

February 3, 2026

Fast-casual pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open a location in Gilbert, Arizona. It will be the first in the state, according to a press…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Boulder

February 2, 2026

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has opened in Boulder, Colorado, according to a press release.

Captain D's expands UK presence

January 26, 2026

Captain D's is doubling down on its British expansion, opening its second U.K. location in Kent following what executives describe as an "exceptional…

Speaker Spotlight: Troy Hooper, CEO, Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Troy Hooper, CEO of Hot Palette America - Pepper Lunch, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at the…

Restaurant leaders share tips for driving growth, innovating when franchising

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

At the upcoming Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit, top restaurant executives will share how they’re scaling smarter and growing faster through bold…

Freddy’s adding 118 restaurants to US, Canada

January 20, 2026

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers closed 2025 with record-breaking growth, signing 22 multi-unit development agreements to add 118 restaurants across…

Riko's Pizza's unique style sets it apart as brand grows on East Coast

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Riko's Pizza's unique thin-crust pizza sets it apart from the heavy competition on the East Coast. The brand is growing and now has 12 locations.

Speaker Spotlight: John Lucas, VP, Farmer Boys

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Read more about John Lucas, VP of Farmer Boys in today's Speaker Spotlight.

Massachusetts welcomes Big Chicken

January 9, 2026

Big Chicken, the fast casual restaurant chain founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, opened its newest Massachusetts location Friday at the Wrentham…

Pokeworks growing in Florida

January 5, 2026

Pokeworks is expanding its footprint in Florida, with a goal of opening 10 locations across the state over the next three years.

Parlor Doughnuts opens 100th location

January 2, 2026

Parlor Doughnuts reached a company milestone this week with the opening of its 100th location, marking the brand's transition from a regional Indiana shop to a…

Cold Stone expanding Alabama footprint

December 24, 2025

Cold Stone Creamery is expanding in Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding suburbs, with the goal of opening three to six stores over the next three years.

Barrio Burrito Bar opens in Delaware

December 23, 2025

Canada-born Barrio Burrito Bar has opened in Delaware, marking the latest expansion for the Tex-Mex franchise.

From skies to sandwiches: Former pilot opens Capriotti's

Jonathan Heslop explains why he left his helicopter pilot's job to become a Capriotti’s franchisee in St. Louis.

Teriyaki Madness makes Fresno debut

December 22, 2025

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness opened its first Fresno, California, location last wee, marking the Seattle-style teriyaki brand's 26 location in the state.

Pizza Brands to Watch in 2026

Dominating the landscape is a shift toward “experiential” and “fusion” dining, where classic pepperoni is being challenged by global flavors like…

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The Advantages of Franchising

Franchising offers a proven path to growth, but success requires more than a strong concept. This whitepaper breaks down the advantages of franchising while…

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See & Be Kitchen launches competition to find 1st franchisee

December 16, 2025

A Catskills-based artisan bakery is taking an unconventional approach to its expansion, launching an eight-week competition to select its first franchise owner.