Cicis Pizza Names Kimberly Thompson EVP of Development

Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development. Bringing over a decade of franchise development leadership experience across some of the restaurant industry’s most recognizable brands, Thompson will help identify new opportunities for expansion nationwide. Thompson joins […]

Ascension Coffee Opens in Southlake, Texas

Ascension Coffee, a Dallas-based, women-led specialty coffee roaster and cafe group, opens its first Southlake cafe on Monday, Oct. 12 at 100 State St. in Southlake Town Square. The specialty coffee roaster will bring its signature coffees, chef-driven food and all-day hospitality to the 4,223-square-foot space, marking it as its largest location to date. “At […]





Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Plans Remodels in Richmond, Indiana

Sixty years after his grandfather helped build Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, Jack Omer is helping shape what comes next. Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is known for its famous recipe fried chicken, homestyle sides and brewed in-house iced tea, and Weston Lee, LLC, led by Jack Omer, is continuing its investment in Richmond, Indiana, with remodels […]

White Castle Announces Holiday Deals for November and December

White Castle, America’s first fast-food restaurant and the innovator of The Original Slider, is making the holiday season a little merrier and a lot more affordable. From National Fast Food Day to Friendsgiving to the final countdown to 2027, the Castle is serving up a full lineup of holiday deals in November and December, all […]

Smalls Sliders Opens in Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders officially opens on Nov. 10, at 10:00 a.m., local standard time. The newest Can from the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand is the latest to open in Southeastern Louisiana, located at 1743 S. W. Railroad Ave. Local operator Jason Barre will lead operations for the Hammond Can, marking the latest […]

Hawaiian Bros Signs 5-Unit Deal in West San Fernando Valley

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is bringing its island-inspired fare to the San Fernando Valley. Ohana Island Foods, Inc., led by father-daughter franchise operators Heather Goss and Terry Jones, has signed a five-unit development agreement to open restaurants across the West San Fernando Valley, marking the first California development commitment for the fast-growing restaurant concept. For Goss, […]

Dog Haus to Debut in Ohio

Dog Haus is making its Ohio debut Friday, Nov. 13, bringing its signature Smashburgers, hot dogs, sausages, breakfast burritos, craft beer and cocktails to its new restaurant and sports bar at 1576 N. High St., on the edge of the Ohio State campus. The grand opening launches a weekend of giveaways, special appearances and live entertainment, […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens in Concord, North Carolina

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion restaurant concept known for its bold flavors and creative menu, is expanding its North Carolina presence with the opening of its first restaurant in the Greater Charlotte region on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Located at 3805 Concord Pkwy S., Suite 140, the new restaurant is locally owned and operated by Dhyan […]

Mo’ Bettahs Comes to Euless, Texas

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is continuing its North Texas expansion with the opening of its newest restaurant in Euless on Friday, Nov. 13. Located at 2701 Hwy. 121, Ste. 100, the restaurant marks the brand’s newest addition to its growing Texas footprint. Ahead of the grand opening, Mo’ Bettahs will host a Friends and ʻOhana […]

Paris Baguette to Open New Unit in Ontario

Paris Baguette is proud to announce the opening of the newest bakery café at 270 Hays Blvd Unit 4, Oakville, ON L6H 6M4 on November 12. The new bakery café will bring Paris Baguette’s signature assortment of artisan pastries, cakes, breads, and handcrafted beverages to Oakville, Ontario, a growing community where residents can gather over fresh-baked […]