Flynn Group LP (“Flynn”), the largest franchise operator in the world, today announced the acquisition of 13 Panera Bread cafés from Blue Ridge Bread, Inc., bringing its total location count to 145. With 11 of the cafés located in Virginia, the acquisition will mark Flynn Group’s entry into the Commonwealth with Panera, with its Flynn Panera […]

Smoothie King is growing in Indiana with eight new agreements—six in the Indianapolis DMA and two in Fort Wayne and Jeffersonville. This expansion adds to the brand’s growing footprint in the state and contributes 15 new store commitments to its development pipeline. New stores in the Bloomington and Indianapolis areas are scheduled to open in Q4 2024, with Shelbyville and Richmond following in Q1 2025. Other notable […]

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has announced the signing of a new franchise agreement for a store in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This marks a significant milestone for the company as it enters its fifth state, further solidifying its position as a rising star in the specialty coffee industry. Founded in 2002, Ellianos Coffee […]

What do you get when you cross a chicken and a tiger? Sweet, crunchy creations that will have guests exclaiming, “They’re gr-r-reat!” Available while supplies last starting September 1, the Frosted Flakes Shake is a deliciously indulgent treat that combines the creamy richness of Big Chicken’s real vanilla ice cream shakes with the classic sweet […]

ParTech, Inc. (PAR) announced the rebranding of two of its core products, Brink POS and PAR MENU, now streamlined as PAR POS and PAR Ordering, respectively. This strategic move reflects PAR’s ongoing commitment to simplifying the complexities of restaurant management and providing seamlessly integrated solutions that drive operational efficiency and enhance customer engagement. As a […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 27 S Mission Street beginning this Fall 2024. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owner of the new Human Bean location, […]

El Pollo Loco is amping up its celebrations for National Guacamole Day on September 16 with delicious promotions that’ll have you dipping into our delicious handmade guacamole all weekend and into Monday. Our guacamole is made fresh daily with ripe Hass avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, serrano peppers, and zesty lemon, all mixed to perfection. Here’s […]

Bringing families together this fall, Noodles & Company, the nationwide fast-casual chain known for spreading Uncommon Goodness, announces that, for a limited time, guests will receive a free kids’ meal with the purchase of any regular entrée any day of the week, any time of day, for any occasion. Guests can redeem the free kids’ meal offer […]

The Orlando Magic announced a multiyear partnership with Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks. The partnership brings the cheesesteak franchise with humble beginnings to the Sunshine State. Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks will place their first Orlando location inside the Magic’s home, Kia Center. “The Magic are thrilled to team up with Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks and be the first to […]

Rusty Taco, a street-style taco restaurant known for its fresh ingredients and flavorful menu, is spicing up its latest limited-time offering that will give guests something to crave bright and early— For the first time in its history, Rusty Taco is adding a burrito option to its menu, ironically, ahead of National Taco Day on […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, acai and superfruit bowl chains, has opened in Burbank, California, increasing the brand’s Los Angeles County footprint to seven locations. The restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee Petros Hovhannisyan, who is embarking on his franchise journey with Juice It Up! and plans […]