-Claim, a viral social app transforming how Gen Z discovers brands, today announced a $12 million Series A funding round led by VMG Technology, with participation from pri-or leads Sequoia Capital and Susa Ventures, as well as new investor, Lightbank. Since launching at Harvard in 2023, Claim has expanded across the US, helping thou-sands of […]

Smoothie King announced its continued expansion in Colorado with two new store openings and six new store commitments within the state. The expansion comes on the heels of opening five new Smoothie King locations in Colorado in 2023.  The first of the two new franchise-owned stores opened earlier this fall in Longmont, Colorado, with the […]

Known for its expansive selection of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and soups, Newk’s Eatery is adding handheld items to its permanent menu with the launch of an entirely new category: wraps. Starting this fall, Newk’s is offering four delicious wraps, blending fresh ingredients and signature flavors for only $9.99 giving guests extra with every bite.   The […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has officially opened its fourth location in Bakersfield, marking the brand’s seventh location in Kern County. Located at The Marketplace Bakersfield, the newest Mountain Mike’s Pizza is the ideal destination for locals to enjoy the brand’s signature experience of “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!” whether dining in the restaurant, carrying out […]

Toastique has announced the opening of its first Los Angeles location on Saturday, October 26 beginning at 8am. Located at 6255 Sunset Blvd in the Sunset Media Center, the first 100 guests in line at Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will receive $50 in Toastique rewards dollars, granted with a minimum $10 purchase, to be […]

honeygrow is expanding its footprint further into Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland. With new lease signings confirmed, honeygrow is set to bring its innovative culinary offerings to Fairfax, VA; Springfield, VA; Mt. Laurel Township, NJ; and Bowie, MD. honeygrow continues to grow its footprint within Virginia with two lease signings bringing them to six locations […]

FAT Brands Inc. parent company of Fazoli’s, and 17 other restaurant concepts, announced a new development agreement in partnership with franchisee Valor Acquisitions Group, LLC to bring five Fazoli’s locations to Utah over the next five years, with the first unit expected to open in 2025 in Saratoga Springs. “Since acquiring Fazoli’s in 2021, we […]

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken opened its first location in Washington on Monday, October 7 in Redmond at 2028 148th Avenue NE. While this is the first Crimson Coward in the state, the Los Angeles-based chicken joint has locations in California, Maryland, Michigan, Texas and Virginia. The 1700-square-foot location is just a few miles from […]

Huey Magoo’s celebrated its newest franchise store now open in Monroe, Georgia, president and CEO Andy Howard announced. Huey Magoo’s Monroe is the 69th restaurant opening company-wide spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states. The 4,100 square foot free standing restaurant features a cozy patio and a mobile pick-up window, in which guests can order in […]

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the leading Asian-inspired fast-casual restaurant offering innovative takes on classic menu items, is joining Paramount+ and Off The Menu’s “Krabby Patty Kollab” celebrating SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th anniversary. From Tuesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 27, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is diving into the Krusty Krab feast by serving up exclusive items inspired by the iconic Krabby Patty […]