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Trucker Burger.

New Concept, Trucker Burger, Opens in Eloy, Arizona

Pilot Company and its One9 Fuel Network announced the grand opening of a new restaurant concept, Trucker Burger, located in the new Xpress Fuel travel center in Eloy, Arizona.

Coolgreens wrap.

Coolgreens Gears Up for Growth After Record 2020

After a year that forced restaurant brands to adapt and evolve quickly in order to survive, Coolgreens has positioned itself for an extraordinary 2021 through innovative business strate

Mountain Mike's exterior.

Mountain Mike’s Appreciates Record Sales in 2020

Mountain Mike’s Pizza announced that 2020 was the best sales year yet for the fast-growing franchise; beating out 2019 which held the previous record.

Two glasses of water on a table, with food in the background.

Red Robin, Bartaco Vets Hunt for the Next Public Market Star

Newly listed Tastemaker Acquisition Corp. raised $240 million.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Plans 30 Openings for 2021

Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy to match the fiery momentum of its growth in 2020.

Saladworks nontraditional store.

Saladworks Continues to Grow and Innovate

Saladworks has grown by more than 40 restaurant locations in 2020.

El Pollo Loco

The Next Evolution of El Pollo Loco Has Arrived

The brand wants most of its expansion to come from franchises.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe exterior of restaurant.

Tropical Smoothie Café Opened 99 Restaurants in 2020

Tropical Smoothie Café announced another record-breaking year in 2020.

SoFresh food.

SoFresh to Open Lakeland Restaurant

Tampa-based SoFresh, an emerging fresh casual, concept that serves nutritious, made-to order meals that are quick and healthy, will open a location on Wednesday, January 13, in Lakeland’s Lake Miriam

Original ChopShop food with drinks and a phone.

Original ChopShop Grows Sales Over 20 Percent in 2020

Despite the challenging operating environment in 2020, Original ChopShop found new opportunities to thrive, finishing 2020 with overall sales up over 20 percent compared to the prior year. During t

Dave’s Hot Chicken Opens International Location in Toronto

Dave’s Hot Chicken announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, and first international location, at 1582 Queen Street West, in the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto. Beginning Friday, Janu

Clean Juice to Open Second Location in Frisco, Texas

Clean Juice announced that franchise Partners Sean and Ashley Green will open their second North Dallas metro location Clean Juice in Frisco, Texas.

Slim Chickens Opening in New Jersey's Hunterdon County

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening at 39 NJ-31.

SUPER CHIX Signs Deals for 20 New Restaurants

SUPER CHIX announced the signing of new franchise development agreements for at least 20 additional restaurants with 13 in the Las Vegas, Nevada, and St.