Category: Growth
Chinese Pickup and Delivery Concept Golden Dynasty to Open in Fort Lauderdale
On November 12, Golden Dynasty, an elevated Chinese takeout concept dedicated exclusively to pickup and delivery, will make its Fort Lauderdale debut. Developed by the team behind local favorite Casa Sensei, a six-time winner of Fort Lauderdale Magazine’s “Best Asian Restaurant,” Golden Dynasty draws on the comfort and nostalgia of traditional Chinese takeout, bringing a […]
Vicious Biscuit Opens First Restaurant in Cincinnati Market
Vicious Biscuit has opened its first restaurant in the Cincinnati market at 7240 Outfitters Way in West Chester Township, Ohio, continuing the fast-casual breakfast and brunch brand’s expansion across the Midwest. The 2,400-square-foot restaurant is owned by VB Roots LLC, led by franchisee Jacob Mulvey, who has operated two McAlister’s Deli locations in Dayton since […]
Currito Signs Two Franchise Agreements in Cincinnati
Currito, a fast-casual franchise fueling communities through their globally inspired menu, is thrilled to announce its continued growth throughout the Cincinnati area with two newly signed franchise agreements. The brand recently secured a three-unit agreement with Petey Cunningham and his partnership group for restaurants in Mason, Milford and Eastgate, as well as a one-unit agreement […]
Vicious Biscuit Signs Deal to Open in Valdosta, Georgia
Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, has signed veteran restaurant operators Doug Puryear and Brian Smith as franchise partners in South Georgia. The longtime business partners, who own and operate nine Surcheros restaurants, will open their first Vicious Biscuit in Valdosta, with an anticipated spring 2027 opening. The agreement marks Vicious Biscuit’s […]
Vietnamese Sandwich Concept Bun Mee Opens in New York City
Bun Mee, the gourmet Vietnamese sandwich eatery founded in 2011 by Denise Tran and recognized by Bloomberg and Forbes, is now open in New York City (its first market outside of San Francisco) as the brand celebrates 15 years in business. The first store is located in the Flatiron neighborhood at 115 E 23rd St and officially opened on […]
Clutch City Cluckers to Open in Webster, Texas
Clutch City Cluckers, the Houston-born concept known for its 100% halal Nashville-style hot chicken, is expanding with its 13th location in the Webster area at 1806 W Bay Area Blvd. The new location will celebrate its grand opening beginning Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. with a ribbon cutting, DJ, giveaways, and 50% off the entire […]
Cheesesteak Food Truck Pacchioni’s to Open First Brick-and Mortar in Orlando
One beloved Orlando restaurant is passing the torch to another rising culinary concept in the College Park neighborhood. Pacchioni’s, the popular food truck known for taking the classic Philadelphia cheesesteak on a flavorful trip around the world, is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar location in the former Pizza Bruno space at 2429 Edgewater Drive, […]
Smalls Sliders Signs 3-Unit Deal in Northwest Indiana
Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a new three-Can development agreement with Keystone Management Group to bring the rapidly growing concept to Northwest Indiana. The agreement marks Keystone Management Group’s second development deal with Smalls Sliders, building on the five-Can agreement the group signed for Louisville, Kentucky, in late 2025. With its latest […]
Paris Baguette Saw Growth Momentum Continue in Third Quarter
Paris Baguette, a top-ranked global bakery café franchise and the No. 1 bakery café in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for six consecutive years, continued to grow across North America in the third quarter of 2026. The brand signed new franchise agreements, secured leases for future locations, and opened new locations while continuing to see steady guest demand. […]
MOD Pizza Offers Veterans and Active-Duty Military 50 Percent Off on Veterans Day
MOD Pizza will offer veterans and active-duty military members 50 percent off a regular-size pizza or salad at participating locations on Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. The offer is available in-restaurant only and is limited to one per person. A valid military ID is required.
Teriyaki Madness Sees Notable Increases in Sales and Traffic in Third Quarter
Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise, closed the third quarter with a 10.3 percent increase in same-store sales and a 5.5 percent gain in traffic, extending a year of performance that continues to outpace fast casual competitors. While industry traffic declined 2.6 percent and comparable sales increased just 1.4 percent during the quarter, TMAD moved […]
Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Inside Walmart in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Wetzel’s Pretzels, the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, is expanding its presence in South Carolina with a new bakery inside the Walmart Supercenter at 605 Saint James Ave. The Goose Creek bakery will be operated by Mathieu and Hannah Rajaonah. The husband-and-wife duo relocated to the Charleston area in 2025 and saw […]
Cheba Hut to Open in Norman, Oklahoma
A fresh stop for hot subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is getting ready to roll into Norman. Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counterculture sandwich shop known for its chill atmosphere, cottonmouth cures, and bold flavors that hit just right, opens its doors at 1800 24th Ave. NW on Thursday, Nov. 5. To mark the […]
Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is continuing its impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across 27 states. Building on a record-breaking 2025, Chicken Salad Chick is still trending for record growth in 2026. The brand has awarded more than 100 franchise units so far this year, remains at […]
Mrs. Fields and TCBY Parent Announces New Franchise Growth Incentive
Famous Brands International (“Famous Brands”), the franchising business behind globally recognized brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY, announced a limited-time incentive as the company pursues its next phase of growth. Through December 31, 2026, new franchise owners joining either brand will receive 50 percent off the initial franchise fee and 50 percent off royalties for their first two years. As […]
Dutch Bros Rolls Out Holiday Menu and Nine Seasonal Cup Designs
The holiday season has arrived and Dutch Bros is serving up its most festive menu yet! Featuring two new seasonal sips, a first-ever themed food item and a pair of beloved returning classics, the drive-thru specialty beverage company is turning up the magic all season long. The Merry Magic, Sprinkle Cookie, Hazelnut Truffle, Candy Cane beverages and Holiday […]
Houston TX Hot Chicken Introduces Limited-Time Friendsgiving Sandwich
Houston TX Hot Chicken has introduced a Friendsgiving Sandwich, available Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 at all locations. The limited-time sandwich features a chicken breast seasoned with Thanksgiving stuffing spices, topped with spiced cranberry sauce, sage aioli, and crispy fried onions on a toasted brioche bun. The offering incorporates traditional Thanksgiving flavors into the brand’s […]
