Alberto Sosa, who already owns two Pollo Campero franchises in Tennessee, is bringing the Central American chicken concept to the Nashville suburb of Smyrna. With over 100 U.S. locations and another 350 worldwide, the Central American chicken franchise is growing quickly, bringing family-recipe-inspired, flavorful chicken meals to the markets it enters. Smyrna’s new Pollo Campero […]

Chick N Max – a next generation fast casual franchise specializing in almond wood smoked chicken and wings, chef-crafted sandwiches, and fried tenders – recently landed at the top of the Wichita Business Journal’s 2024 fastest-growing companies list. The burgeoning brand secured the top spot in the annual ranking with revenue growth of 89.5% last year. “We’re absolutely […]

Nick the Greek, a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, announced the opening of its Santa Barbara, California, location. The new location is owned and operated by restaurant industry veterans Niko Heliotis and brothers Dimitri and Panayioti Trembois. The new Santa Barbara restaurant grows the brand’s presence in Southern California to 15 […]

Cousins Maine Lobster, the Shark Tank phenom known for serving up wild caught Maine lobster rolls, authentic New England clam chowder, and delicious whoopie pies is celebrating it’s 12th anniversary with the opening of their 65th unit in the Rhode Island market. CML invites the community to join them as they celebrate with an official ribbon cutting and launch party, featuring an appearance […]

Orlando ice cream fans are celebrating because Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream (Chill-N), the made-to-order nitrogen ice cream pioneer, announced that it will be opening its second Orlando area location on April 20th in Lake Nona at 13887 Narcoossee Rd. The shop is located just off the intersection of Narcoossee Rd. and Laureate Blvd. and in […]

Gilmer Alfaro, an immigrant from El Salvador and seasoned restaurateur, is opening his fourth Pollo Campero, the Central American chicken concept, and the first in South Carolina in Rock Hill. With over 100 U.S. locations and close to another 300 worldwide, the Central American chicken franchise is growing quickly, bringing family-recipe-inspired, flavorful chicken meals to […]

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 160 bakery cafés in the U.S., over 100 awarded and 70 leases signed, they have built a strong presence nationwide. Now, they are growing in San Antonio. Song, an experienced hotelier and co-owner of The Gunter Hotel which […]

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant openings at 2089 North Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29204 and 1530 S Church St., 29505. Spearheading the second Slims store in Columbia is the reputable multi-unit operating group, Break Bread Ventures, marking their 7th Slims overall. Behind Florence is multi-unit operator, Chandler Restaurant Group, this is their second opening […]

TOUS les JOURS, a renowned bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has officially opened its new location in Oklahoma City. Marking the brand’s first Oklahoma location at 1841 Belle Isle Blvd., the new TOUS les JOURS franchise location introduces the Oklahoma County community to its […]

Paris Baguette, a bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 160 bakery cafés in the U.S., over 100 awarded and 70 leases signed, they have built a strong presence nationwide. Now, they are growing in Springfield. Lee, a former software consultant, is pioneering the expansion with the recent […]

Roy Rogers Restaurants announced the signing of a lease for its newest location in Leesburg, Virginia. Set to open in late 2025, this eagerly awaited expansion will signify the chain’s third venture in Loudoun County, one of Northern Virginia’s strongest retail, commercial and residential markets. Located within “The Shops at Russell Branch”, a vibrant 62,000 […]

Beef-A-Roo, a Midwest-based restaurant that offers fresh meals at an affordable price, announced the upcoming launch of its newest restaurant in Freeport, Illinois through its innovative modular container location concept. Located at The Meadows Shopping Center on 1810-1876 S. West Ave., the new Beef-A-Roo location will mark a significant advancement in the brand’s franchise expansion strategy. Responsible for […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 2680 Main Street NE beginning Saturday, April 20th. 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 The Human Bean location, Keith […]

bb.q Chicken, Korea’s Finest Fried Chicken, announced the launch of its latest location in Virginia. Located at 8603 Westwood Center Drive #100 in Vienna, the restaurant boasts a chicken & beer concept, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy the classic Korean pairing of chicken and beer, known as Chimaek. The opening event began with a […]

BURRITObar, USA Inc., has made a significant move by entering into an Area Development Agreement in Cincinnati, Ohio, to establish three new stores in the upcoming years. BURRITObar, a sister brand of barBURRITO, Canada’s leading Tex-Mex food franchise, has sealed a new area development agreement to extend the BURRITObar presence in Ohio. This development follows […]

Checkers and Rally’s, the double drive-thru burger and fries’ brand, just opened its newest restaurant in Arizona located at 12239 W Thunderbird Rd. The El Mirage restaurant is co-owned by Keith Gallagher and his business partner, bringing a mouthwatering dining experience to the local community.  Gallagher is a distinguished business leader with a diverse background […]

Noodles & Company, the national fast-casual chain known for its globally inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric culture has signed a deal with DND Group Inc. to immediately acquire six restaurant locations and open a total of 10 new restaurants to the Portland, Oregon area. Opening its first location in 2025, this franchise agreement underscores Noodles & Company’s proven strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest market. Spearheading […]

Chandi Hospitality Group, a well-known Northern California franchise group and real estate developer, has signed an exclusive, 10-unit franchise agreement with Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! to expand the fried chicken concept throughout Northern California. The first location is set to open in American Canyon this summer, with expansion planned for nine counties across the San […]