Koibito Poke opening in Charlotte

March 4, 2022

Koibito Poke, which was founded in 2018 in Arizona, is opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in July at 4701 Park Road, Suite B.

Rush Bowls making Minnesota debut

March 4, 2022

Rush Bowls, a Colorado-based concept known for its healthy meals-in-a-bowl, is opening its first Minnesota location in mid-March. Under the direction of the…

Saladworks adding 20 ghost kitchens

March 4, 2022

Saladworks, a create-your-own salad franchise, which is part of the WOWorks family of brands, is opening 20 ghost kitchen locations in Florida through its…

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings opens 100th location

March 3, 2022

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings has launched its 100th location within its parent company, Charleys Philly Steaks, just five years after launching.

Angel investor helping Pure Grit BBQ open NYC flagship

March 3, 2022

Pure Grit BBQ, a vegan fast casual brand that has been selling barbecue essentials online since 2020, has received an angel investment from Robert Devine…

Mountain Mike’s opens 4th Oregon restaurant

March 3, 2022

California-based Mountain Mike's Pizza has opened its fourth Oregon restaurant, located in Klamath Falls. The store is owned by franchisee Jim Smith, who owns…

Dickey's continues expansion into Western Michigan

March 2, 2022

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is working its way across Michigan.

Koala Creates a Cross-Selling Powerhouse for Restaurant Brands With the Introduction of Machine Learning

New algorithm enhances average check size and cross-sell conversions.

Qdoba testing Reef-operated kitchens

March 1, 2022

Qdoba is testing three ghost kitchens, one each in Seattle, Austin and Atlanta, thanks to a partnership with Reef, an operator of mobility, logistics hubs and…

Mooyah inks 15-unit deal for Florida

March 1, 2022

Marc Verderame has signed Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes' largest development deal to date. Originally from New York, the restaurant industry veteran will…

Brothers bonding over Dave's Hot Chicken openings

March 1, 2022

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has inked a franchise agreement with brothers John and Jason Hotchkiss and Paul Gorman to open eight locations throughout…

Taziki's plans Nashville expansion

March 1, 2022

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will surpass the 20-location benchmark this year in Tennessee when it opens four locations in the greater Nashville area in…

Wayback Burgers extends Canadian franchisee's territory

March 1, 2022

Wayback Burgers has expanded its master franchise agreement with Rick De Dominicis, who owns five locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, to include…

Miller’s Famous Sandwiches targeting Boston

February 28, 2022

Two months after announcing the launch of its franchise expansion plans along the East Coast, Miller's Famous Sandwiches is targeting the greater Boston area…

Juice It Up opening inside c-store

February 25, 2022

Juice It Up is celebrating its grand opening Sunday at Riverwalk in Madera, California, located inside Fresh Fill, a modern market providing health-conscious…

Weenie Wonder debuting in Ohio

February 25, 2022

Rise Brands has opened its first fast casual restaurant concept, Weenie Wonder, in Dublin, Ohio. Located in Bridge Park between its sister companies, Pins…

Shawarma Press opens 3rd Walmart location

February 25, 2022

Irving, Texas-based Shawarma Press has opened its third Walmart location inside a Plano, Texas, store at 6001 N. Central Expressway, near the University of…

The Cumin Bowl serving Atlanta residents

February 24, 2022

Chicago's The Cumin Bowl, is now serving its customizable Indian bowls, in and around the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. Located at UPop, the upscale…

Qdoba lands 'largest deal in brand history'

February 24, 2022

Qdoba Mexican Eats has signed a multi-unit franchise development agreement to bring 30 locations to North Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Florida over…

Waba Grill franchisee opens 19th store

February 23, 2022

WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain, has opened in Calimesa, California, marking the brand's 25th location in Riverside County and the 19th location for…