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 […]





Currito Announces Grand Opening of Second Louisville Restaurant

Currito, the fast-casual concept fueling communities through its globally inspired bowls, salads, and smoothies, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its second restaurant in Louisville. The restaurant, located in the Paddock Shops shopping complex at 4037 Summit Plaza Dr., opens its doors on Monday, November 9th, marking the newest restaurant for franchisee Rudrik Patel. To celebrate, the […]

Biggby Coffee Announces Holiday Menu

BIGGBY COFFEE, the 470-plus-unit high-energy coffee franchise, is getting into the holiday spirit with a seasonal menu filled with peppermint, frosted sugar cookie and cranberry-raspberry flavors. Available Nov. 2 through Jan. 4, the lineup also includes returning food favorites, a new holiday treat and promotions designed to give guests more reasons to stop by throughout […]

Roy Rogers Brings Back Steak & Cheese to Sandwich and Breakfast Wrap

Roy Rogers Restaurants is welcoming back two fan favorites with the return of its limited-time Steak & Cheese Sandwich and Steak & Cheese Breakfast Wrap, available at participating locations beginning November 4, 2026. Back by popular demand, the Steak & Cheese Sandwich features tender marinated steak with grilled onions, topped with melted American cheese, all […]

Nash & Smashed Picks Qu to Fuel Expansion

Nash & Smashed, the fast-growing franchise known for hand-smashed burgers and halal-certified Nashville hot chicken, has selected Qu’s intelligent commerce platform to run its restaurants as it expands. Founded less than three years ago, the brand now has 35 franchise locations with more in the pipeline, including new markets in Richmond and Delaware. Each Qu-powered […]

everbowl Launches Lineup of Superfoods Featuring Nutella

everbowl, the elevated fast-casual destination for superfood-based açaí bowls, craft smoothies, sips, and toasts, launched everFuel* on October 26, a lineup of protein craft superfoods featuring Nutella.  The four protein-packed menu items are available for a limited time through December 31 at participating everbowl locations. The everFuel lineup delivers as much as 45 grams of […]

Chicken Salad Chick Comes to Victoria, Texas

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of a new restaurant in Texas, located at 9109 N Navarro Street in Victoria Retail Village. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, November 18 when the first 100 guests in line will win free […]

Pura Vida Miami Expands in NYC

PURA VIDA MIAMI, the lifestyle-driven wellness cafe brand known for its elevated all-day dining experience, announced the grand opening of its newest New York City location in Battery Park at 255 Vesey St.  Located in Manhattan near Brookfield Place, the opening marks Pura Vida Miami’s continued expansion throughout New York City, bringing the brand’s presence […]

New Beverage Concept Rollin Joe’s Sips & Co. to Open in Dallas

Rollin Joe’s Sips & Co., a new beverage-forward concept blending specialty drinks, music and community, will officially open its doors on Friday, November 6, at 3411 Asbury St., Dallas TX, directly across from Southern Methodist University. Guests will also have an opportunity to get an early taste of the concept during a special preview opening on Thursday, November […]