District Taco, the premier authentic Mexican fast-casual restaurant known for its authentic Yucatán flavors, announces the signing of two new leases in New Jersey as part of 20 currently planned for the Tri-State Area. Q2 will also see the opening of two previously announced locations, at 2700 Hampton Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia and 1295 Hamburg […]

Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken,  announces that in Q1 2024, the company opened four new restaurants – two in California, one in New York, and one in Massachusetts – and signed an additional 20 new deals across the United States. “We are on course to smash the record we set last year for deals signed,” says Suzie Tsai, Bonchon’s […]

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is opening its first New Mexico location at 10621 Unser NW at McMahon. The 3,200 square-foot restaurant will employ 50 people. It also has a private dining room that can seat up to 24 guests that is available for business, non-profit or private […]

Freshslice Pizza, the innovative Canadian pizza franchise known for its culture of partnership, productivity, and efficiency, announced that the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX metroplex will be the location of its first two U.S. based franchises, spearheaded by local resident and entrepreneur, Trenton Parks. Marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth, with over 100 stores in […]

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the nation’s fun-loving pretzel brand, recently expanded in Aurora, and pretzels are the first thing on Walmart shoppers’ lists. The new bakery will be owned and operated by one of Wetzel’s distinguished ‘Access to Equity’ entrepreneurs and restaurant industry veteran, Juveisa Prada. The brand’s Access to Equity program was created to improve inclusivity for women and minorities […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 101 Midland Ave beginning this Tuesday, April 16th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the Cafe’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new The Human Bean location, […]

Cicis Pizza has announced a six-unit signed agreement in Texas. The new stores will be locally owned by Frank and Judy Rogers, existing owners of more than 10 Cicis locations in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex market.  Since opening their first Cicis in 1990, the Rogers remain deeply engaged in the Texas community, ensuring that […]

Vitality Bowls, the leading superfood café offering acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, grain bowls and more, recently announced the Dublin café is under new ownership with local entrepreneurs, Diego Puentes and Stefanny Rubiano, at the helm.  “I’m thrilled to join the Dublin community as the new owner of Vitality Bowls. With the support from the […]

Buckle up, Arizona, because the iconic sandwich brand, Port of Subs, is set to rock the Grand Canyon State with a 20-unit explosion. This culinary revolution comes courtesy of powerhouse restauranteurs Kevin and Sandra Johnson, seasoned veterans with a dynamic history in the industry. Having previously conquered the culinary landscape with franchises like Edo Japan […]

Huey Magoo’s – the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken” – celebrated its newest franchise store and first restaurant in Kentucky now open in Morehead, President and CEO Andy Howard announces.  Huey Magoo’s Morehead is the 61st restaurant opening system-wide spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states.  The 2,570 square foot free standing restaurant […]

Bojangles, the Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, has announced the signing of a 30-unit agreement that will bring the concept to Los Angeles for the first time.  The agreement, spearheaded by seasoned entrepreneur Lorenzo Boucetta and Poulet Brothers, LLC, is expected to introduce Bojangles to Los Angeles […]

Smashburger announced the signing of an agreement with existing franchisee, Sachi Foods, LLC, to expand their partnership. Led by Farhana Ali, the deal awards the group two Salt Lake City-based restaurants, growing its portfolio to 15 operating locations between the United States of America and Costa Rica. The announcement comes on the heels of Smashburger’s […]

Bringing a jolt of Shaquille O’Neal-inspired BIG Fun that matches the energy and excitement of Chattanooga, Big Chicken is set to open in high-profile downtown digs at Broad and 4th Streets (410 Broad St.). The new location pairs perfectly with the liveliness of the neighborhood, and it is arriving with a BIG opening celebration. On […]

BurritoBar, USA Inc., shared news of its continued expansion, having recently sealed two Master Franchise Agreements to extend its presence into Virginia and Maryland through partnerships with Sandhu Restaurant Group of Virginia, LLC, and Sandhu Restaurant Group of Maryland, LLC, respectively. These agreements mark a significant step in the company’s ambitious plan to open a […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 4380 Lafayette St beginning Friday, April 12th. 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 owners of the new The Human Bean location, Shannon and […]

Guernsey Holdings, LLC, a holding company that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of consumer-facing franchised businesses, announced the acquisition of 20 Zaxby’s restaurants located throughout South Carolina. National Franchise Sales, Inc., the preeminent M&A firm for franchise restaurant resales in the U.S., represented Performance Management Group (“PMG”) on its sale of the restaurants. Guernsey partnered […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas, and dough made fresh daily, is proud to announce its first restaurants east of the Mississippi River as the brand expands into its tenth state. A pair of three-unit development deals will […]

Paris Baguette, the French-inspired bakery café franchise with a strong global presence, is further expanding in North America. With over 160 locations in the U.S. and Canada and over 100 more in development, Paris Baguette is seeing rapid growth in the two countries. Now, the team has decided it’s time to level up their entire […]

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it is bringing its made-from-scratch favorites to St. Matthews, Kentucky, opening a fourth Louisville-area restaurant at 7900 Shelbyville Road in Oxmoor Center. Featuring a large private dining room and patio, Chicken Salad Chick of Louisville-St. Matthews is owned and operated by Karen and Jon Riddle, […]

Le Macaron French Pastries, a leading French pastries and macaron franchise in the United States, is poised for success as the brand plans to continue to expand its footprint through franchising. With 15 successful years of operation, the concept has 75 locations open or in development throughout the nation. Le Macaron French Pastries continues to […]

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice – the hottest brand in the frozen dessert category –continues to see a rise in demand for its franchise opportunity as it nears the opening of its 150th location. In just five short years since partnering with emerging brand accelerator Pivotal Growth Partners and launching its franchise program, the brand has experienced an impressive sixfold […]