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 […]





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 […]

Swig Expanding in Northern Colorado with 10-Unit Deal

Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced franchisees Marc and Zach Rogers to bring the brand to Northern Colorado. The 10-unit deal will accelerate Swig’s growth in the West region and introduce its highly customizable drink experience to new communities, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley. The father-and-son duo plan to open their […]

Panda Express to Launch Triple Chocolate Rangoons with Ghirardelli

Panda Express is turning one of its most beloved appetizers into dessert with the launch of Triple Chocolate Rangoons. Marking Panda’s inaugural partnership with GHIRARDELLI Chocolate Company, the limited-time offering reimagines the brand’s signature crispy rangoon with a triple dose of premium chocolate, delivering an indulgent finale to any meal.  Available beginning Nov. 10 through […]

Savvy Sliders Continuing Growth Momentum Into 2027

Savvy Sliders, the Michigan-born slider brand known for its bigger, better, bolder approach to its menu lineup is finishing 2026 with strong development momentum that includes a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners expected to fuel growth through 2030 and beyond. Founded in 2018 in Commerce Township, Michigan, Savvy Sliders […]

Papa Johns Invites Guests to ‘Snap a Pizza, Get a Free Pizza’

Papa Johns is inviting customers to put every slice to the test with the launch of Snap a Pizza, Get a Free Pizza. Starting Monday, the two-week promotion turns pizza night into an opportunity to be heard, encouraging customers to share photos and honest feedback about their orders. By tapping into the everyday ritual of […]

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Teams Up with DreamWorks for Doozie’s Doghouse Promotion

In this new mixed-media companion series from the world of Gabby’s Dollhouse, Gabby’s dog-loving younger sister, Doozie, shrinks down for adventures of her own. Her dollhouse is a doghouse, where best buddy Puggie and the Doozie Dogs keep the surprises coming. The featured swirl combines Birthday Cake and DOLE Orange frozen yogurt, then finishes with white […]

HTeaO Announces Grand Opening in Burnet, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Burnet, Texas, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Located at 1408 S. Water Street, Burnet, TX, the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Marcus Dawes and Randyn Tenery of Burnet Tea LLC, who also own an HTeaO location in Cedar Park, […]