Captain D's franchisees converting Hardee's, Church's locations in New Jersey, Georgia

December 21, 2023

Nashville-based Captain D's has signed two franchise development agreements in New Jersey and Georgia. Both agreements are with experienced business leaders…

The Habit adding 2nd Fontana, California store

December 20, 2023

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by Yum Brands, is opening a drive-thru restaurant Friday in Fontana, California.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani celebrates 100th franchise deal

December 20, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has inked deals for 100 franchise units. The San Francisco-based brand launched franchising efforts 18 months ago in California…

California Fish Grill dives into voice AI

December 20, 2023

To allow restaurant staff to focus more on the customer experience inside its 55 restaurants, California Fish Grill replaced its traditional phone system with…

Freddy's continues Canadian expansion

December 20, 2023

Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed its second development agreement for Canada. Led by Dan Arndt of ZZA Hospitality…

Salad Station eyes Florida for expansion

December 20, 2023

Salad Station is seeking franchisees in the Orlando/Daytona Beach area to aid its goal of tripling its footprint by the end of 2026.

Pepper Lunch signs multiunit deals for Hawaii, Florida

December 19, 2023

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed two development agreements for North America, hot on the heels of its…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Rapid Utah Expansion With New Herriman Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens Seventh Utah Restaurant

Honeygrow opening 40th store

December 18, 2023

Toms River, New Jersey, will be home to Honeygrow's 40th location when the Philadelphia-based chain opens Friday inside the Ocean County Mall.

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse percolating into Texas

December 15, 2023

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, a drive-thru coffee franchise, is opening the first of three San Antonio locations Saturday. Two others will open in Q1 of 2024.

Fazoli's returning to Arizona

December 14, 2023

Fazoli's, a portfolio company of FAT Brands, has returned to return to Mesa, Arizona, after closing a former location there in 2004.

Beef-a-Roo ending 2023 with 5 openings

December 14, 2023

Beef-a-Roo, a Midwest-based concept, has opened five locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indiana over the past six months, according to, Next Brands, a…

BurgerFi, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza opening co-branded unit

December 13, 2023

BurgerFi International Inc., owner of BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, is opening its first co-branded BurgerFi and Anthony's restaurant…

Mo' Bettahs debuting 50th location

December 13, 2023

The fresh flavors of Hawaii, the 50th state, are coming to Draper Friday when the 50th Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food restaurant opens at 163 E. 13800 S.

Big Chicken dribbling into Arkansas

December 11, 2023

Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is opening in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Jan. 3, at 2190 MLK Blvd., as part of a 40-unit deal with Northwest Arkansas…

Graze Craze going global

December 11, 2023

Graze Craze, a franchise within the graze-style food category, has expanded its brand footprint internationally, planting its first locations in Australia and…

Slice House by Tony Gemignani enters Texas market

December 6, 2023

Slice House by Tony Gemignani has announced a 20-unit franchise deal with restaurateur Dan Hawkins. The multi-unit deal covers the greater Dallas Fort-Worth…

Cafe Rio debuting 52nd Utah location

December 6, 2023

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening its 52nd Utah location next week at 1710 South Redwood Road in Salt Lake City. "We're thrilled to be opening another Cafe…

Oakberry opening 3rd Miami shop

December 6, 2023

Oakberry, which debuted in 2019 in Miami, added a third location Saturday to Miami Beach. Located at the Lincoln Road shopping district at 1674 Meridian Ave.…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Debuts in Los Angeles County

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Norwalk, Continuing Southern California Growth