Jersey Mike’s opening 300 locations in Canada

January 17, 2024

Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an area director and development agreement with Redberry Restaurants, one of Canada's largest restaurant operators, to open 30…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Climbs Even Higher and Increases Momentum as Brand Ramps up Development Across the Unite

Leading Pizza Chain’s 45th Anniversary Marked by Impressive Sales and Franchise Growth

McAlister’s signs 10-unit deal for Minnesota

January 16, 2024

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, is bringing McAlister's…

Flying Dolly's launching franchising

January 12, 2024

Flying Dolly's — formerly Just Chillin — is seeking franchisees in the Southeast United States. Founded last year by Jeff and Corey Robertson, the brand is a…

Krak Boba celebrates opening with extravaganza

January 12, 2024

Krak Boba opened its 10th location in Moreno Valley, California, last month, and is celebrating Saturday with a party featuring prizes, music, an ice sculpture…

Next Level Burger acquires Veggie Grill

January 11, 2024

Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger chain, has acquired Veggie Grill from the vegan investment company VegInvest. With this acquisition, Next Burger will…

Bruxie opening 8th California location

January 11, 2024

California-based Bruxie, which serves hand-crafted waffle sandwiches, chicken tenders and custard shakes, has opened its eighth location in its home state.

Cupbop promotes corporate trainer to operations director

January 9, 2024

Indonesia-based Cupbop, a fast casual Korean Barbeque in-a-cup concept, has promoted Gina Silveira to director of Operations. Before joining the company in…

Wickles Pickles acquired by Fenwick Food Group

January 9, 2024

Fenwick Food Group — a division of Fenwick Brands Inc., a consumer packaged goods investment firm in the Southeast — has acquired Wickles Pickles. Fenwick Food…

New York Fries reentering US

January 9, 2024

New York Fries, a fresh-cut fries concept, is reentering the U.S., when it opens Tuesday in Roosevelt Field's Dining District, one of the largest shopping…

Uncle Sharkii hooks Walmart deal

January 4, 2024

California Walmarts will be home to Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar locations thanks to an agreement calling for the rollout of 10 locations throughout the state over…

Eddie Rocket's opening in Denmark

January 4, 2024

Ireland-based Eddie Rocket's, owned by Rocket Restaurants Group, is opening its first Denmark location next year at the CenterParcs Nordborg Resort near the…

Biggby replacing Milwaukee Starbucks store

January 3, 2024

Multi-unit Biggby Coffee owners Keith Washington and Curtis Grace won the bid to replace a Milwaukee Starbucks store, 920 North Water St., with a Biggby…

Oakberry raises $67M in Series C

January 3, 2024

Brazil-founded Oakberry has raised $67 million through a Series C funding round managed by the Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual, the largest investment…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Introduces Limited-Time Pricing on Popular Lunch Buffet

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Offers All-You-Can-Eat Midday Buffet at Participating Locations for $9.99

Slim Chickens adding 3rd New Mexico unit

January 2, 2024

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is adding its third New Mexico location in Rio Rancho at 1909 Wellspring Ave. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator…

Vicious Biscuit opening 1st franchised unit

December 29, 2023

Charleston, South Carolina-based Vicious Biscuit is opening its first franchised location next year in Northeast Ohio via a six-unit deal with native Ohioans…

Big Chicken opening in Carson City

December 28, 2023

Big Chicken, founded by basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, is opening next week in Carson City, Nevada, at 444 East William Street Center, as part of a…

Bubbakoo’s adding 3rd Orlando location

December 28, 2023

Bubbakoo's Burritos is adding a location next week in Orlando, marking the area's third store. Located at 2304 South Kirkman Road, the restaurant is owned and…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Central California Expansion With Third Merced Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Merced, Broadening Central Valley Footprint