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Women in Restaurant Leadership

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 […]

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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 Opens in Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Hyper Energy Bar, a fast-growing drive-thru beverage brand, is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of its 20th location in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on November 18, 2026. The opening will mark another step in the brand’s Midwest expansion and growing presence in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded by Chris and Izzy Whalen, Hyper […]

Bojangles Launches Holiday Fundraiser to Support Military Families

Bojangles is honoring America’s heroes by inviting guests to give back with every visit. From now through Dec. 13, participating Bojangles restaurants are raising funds for the Mae and George Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships for undergraduate degrees and accredited trade school programs to the children of Gold Star families, […]

Bahama Buck’s Announces Annual Free Sno Day

Bahama Buck’s Franchise Corporation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual Free Sno Day on Tuesday, December 1, inviting guests at participating locations nationwide to enjoy a complimentary Sno (up to 12 oz.) as the brand kicks off the holiday season. The longstanding holiday tradition has grown into a nationwide community event. In 2025, […]

Fazoli’s Announces Expansion in Puerto Rico

Fazoli’s, America’s largest quick-service Italian chain and owned by OHG Brands, is continuing its growth in Puerto Rico with the opening of its second location in Cupey. Following the successful debut of the brand’s first Puerto Rico restaurant in Bayamón earlier this year, the latest opening builds on the brand’s momentum on the island, further […]

Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens New Locations Inside Walmarts in Hammond, Indiana

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, has opened two new bakeries inside Walmart Supercenters in Hammond, Indiana. The openings build on Wetzel’s growing partnership with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, as the brand continues expanding its store-within-a-store model. The new bakeries are located at 7850 Cabela Dr. and 1100 5th […]