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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 […]
Hyper Energy Bar Taps Rebecca Speck as Chief Marketing Officer
Hyper Energy Bar, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Speck as Chief Marketing Officer. Speck will lead Hyper’s brand and marketing strategy as the company continues to expand across the Midwest. The appointment comes amid significant momentum for Hyper, which has more than doubled its store footprint in the past […]
Slice House by Tony Gemignani to Open in Brentwood, California
Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the highly successful crafted fast-casual pizza franchise by world renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, is proud to announce the October 17, 2026 opening of its first Contra Costa County location in Brentwood. Located at 2523 Sand Creek Road in The Streets of Brentwood outdoor mall, the new pizzeria will welcome guests to experience Gemignani’s award-winning […]
Smalls Sliders and Franchisees Give Back Through Small Town Hero Program
Smalls Sliders is making sure its local impact extends well beyond the Can. Smalls Sliders and its local franchisees have recognized individuals and organizations making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve through its Smalls Town Hero program. Since its inception in 2024, the fast-growing slider brand has contributed more than $60,000 to local causes […]
Corner Bakery Cafe Announces Daily Complimentary Surprise Dessert Samples
Corner Bakery Cafe’s began in 1991 with artisan bread-making in Maggiano’s kitchens in Chicago. As its menu expanded to breakfast, lunch and dinner, the brand maintained its bakery foundation, emphasizing quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation and welcoming hospitality. Beginning today, Corner Bakery is offering a complimentary surprise dessert sample every day from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Potbelly Opens in Ocala, Florida
Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is expanding its Central Florida footprint with a new shop opening Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Corta Commons in southwest Ocala. The opening marks the brand’s entry into Marion County and joins more than 15 shops currently operating across Florida. Situated within the Shoppes of Corta Commons, a growing, Sprouts-anchored, mixed-use destination […]
Huey Magoo’s Opens in Independence, Missouri
Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual brand known for its bold flavors and handcrafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to Independence with the grand opening of its newest location. The opening marks Huey Magoo’s 93rd restaurant nationwide, further expanding the brand’s commitment to bold flavors, fresh ingredients and made-to-order meals. Every tender starts with the […]
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to Make Canada Debut in 2027
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the Hawai’i-based restaurant concept known for its authentic plate lunches with more than 240 locations across the U.S. and Japan, will make its debut in Canada in 2027 through a five-unit franchise agreement with locally based Edmonton Ice District Ltd. The agreement will bring L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to the province of Alberta, with […]
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