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Sweet Paris opens in Minnesota's Mall of America
June 19, 2024
Houston-based Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, specializing in sweet and savory crepes and hot drinks, has opened within the Mall of America in Bloomington…
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Honeygrow opens 9th Maryland store
June 17, 2024
Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based fast casual restaurant serving made-to-order stir-fry, salads and honeybars, has opened in Columbia, Maryland, at 6131 Columbia…
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Gyro Republic heading to Missouri City, Texas
June 13, 2024
Houston-based Gyro Republic is opening its first franchise in Missouri City, Texas, marking its fourth location.
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Italy-based Rosso Pomodoro expands into US
June 12, 2024
Rosso Pomodoro, Italy's largest Neapolitan pizza franchise, is launching franchise opportunities in the United States, offering entrepreneurs a chance to bring…
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Toastique expanding in Michigan
June 12, 2024
Washington D.C.-founded Toastique is making its Michigan debut this summer when it opens in Ann Arbor at 200 E. Washington St., steps away from the University…
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Freddy's lands Houston deal
June 11, 2024
Wichita, Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed a 20-unit deal for Houston with Lone Star Custard, comprised of Dallas-raised brothers…
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Blackstone completes acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe
June 10, 2024
Blackstone has completed the acquisition of Tropical Smoothie Cafe from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
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Guthrie’s enters Boise
June 7, 2024
Guthrie's recently opened the first of 50 locations planned for Boise, Idaho, at 1103 S. Vista Ave., under the direction of area developers Stephen Galbraith…
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L&L Hawaiian continues East Coast expansion
June 6, 2024
Honolulu-founded L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, which has 230 locations in the U.S. and Japan, opened last month in Annandale, Virginia, marking its ninth East…
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Hawaiian Bros adding to Texas, Arizona footprints
June 6, 2024
Kansas City-based Hawaiian Bros is debuting franchise locations in Phoenix, Arizona, and Lubbock, Texas, under the direction of franchisee Stine Enterprises.
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Le Macaron making Oregon debut
May 31, 2024
Le Macaron French Pastries, which has over 70 locations, is marking its Oregon debut with three stores in Portland. The agreement was signed by co-owners Jing…
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Cilantro Taco lands 100-unit deal
May 28, 2024
Cilantro Taco Grill, supported by Grammy-award-winning artist, Armando Perez (Pitbull), has secured a 100-unit franchise deal for Florida with Alex Nikitin…
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Naf Naf Grill expanding footprint inside Love's Travel Stops
May 28, 2024
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill is opening three locations by year's end within Love's Travel Stops in Greenville, Virginia; Barstow, California, and a Tennessee…
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Rusty Taco reopening in Dubuque
May 22, 2024
Dallas-based Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant is reopening in Dubuque, Iowa, under new owner Maxwell Weisberg. The 23-year-old operator's background…
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Brix finalizes Clean Juice acquisition
May 21, 2024
Brix Holdings, a multi-brand franchising portfolio group that owns Friendly's, Red Mango and Orange Leaf, has acquired Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic…
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Paris Baguette opening 1st Washington location
May 21, 2024
Paris Baguette, which has 4,000 units with 160 in the U.S., is making its Washington debut next week at 18602 Alderwood Mall Pkwy.
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Fajita Pete's opening in Pittsburgh
May 17, 2024
Fajita Pete's is opening its first of four stores planned for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, next week at the Ross Township at The Block at Northway Mall.
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Mason's making international debut in Italy
May 15, 2024
Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls, which serves Maine-sourced seafood, is opening its 30th location and first international location in Milan, Italy.
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Gong cha betting on Vegas
May 15, 2024
Gong cha, a bubble tea brand with over 225 locations in the U.S., is opening its first Las Vegas store. Next week's opening in Las Vegas's Chinatown…
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Blaze Pizza to expand in Cincinnati area
May 14, 2024
Blaze Pizza is expanding its presence in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas with a five-unit deal. Local entrepreneur Sanjay Patel will own and operate…
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