Category: Growth
Skinny Louie to Open Three Restaurants in October
Skinny Louie plans to open three restaurants in October, adding locations in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Brooklyn, New York. The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea restaurant, at 107A East Commercial Boulevard, is scheduled to open October 9 at 6 p.m. The Park Slope location, at 218 Flatbush Avenue, will follow on October 16. The Las Olas restaurant, […]
Middle Eastern Concept De Babel Opens Second Scottsdale, Arizona
De Babel is opening its second Scottsdale location at The Edge, introducing a distinctive format that brings together made-to-order Middle Eastern food, elevated hospitality and a carefully curated market of essential Middle Eastern products. Located at 8980 N. 90th St., Suite 124, the new restaurant preserves the familiar flavors, quality and consistency established at De […]
PopUp Bagels and TABASCO Introduce Spicy Mac & Cheese Schmear
TABASCO Brand is partnering with PopUp Bagels and chef Keegan McManus of @KDMKitchen to introduce a limited-edition Spicy Mac & Cheese Schmear. The collaboration combines mac and cheese flavors with TABASCO heat. The schmear will be available at all PopUp Bagels locations nationwide from October 8 through October 21.
Tiki Taco Opening 7th Location, Expanding to Crossroads Arts District on October 13
Tiki Taco, Kansas City’s go-to for street tacos, burritos, and good vibes, is opening its seventh location in the heart of the Crossroads Arts District on Tuesday, October 13. Doors open at 11 a.m. with fresh-made tacos, cold beers, and every protein on the menu, from al pastor to carne asada. The Crossroads Arts District […]
Firehouse Subs Inks Franchise Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth Market
Firehouse Subs, the firefighter-founded hot sub brand known for its unwavering commitment to community impact, is ramping up development in Texas. The brand announced today a signed agreement with operator Chris Raleigh and the Serendipity Management Groupto develop new restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The agreement will build locations throughout Denton County, further establishing the […]
Capriotti’s Launches First Bobbie Day to Honor its Signature Sandwich
Fifty years ago, a beloved family tradition became one of Capriotti’s most iconic sandwiches. Now, The Bobbie is getting a day of its own. On Wednesday, October 14, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop will celebrate the inaugural Bobbie Day, honoring the original Thanksgiving sandwich inspired by Aunt Bobbie’s day-after-Thanksgiving creation and the generations of fans who have […]
Juice It Up! Opens in Santa Fe Springs, California
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for over 30 years, has opened a new location in Santa Fe Springs, expanding the brand’s presence across Southern California. The new location is owned and operated by True Blend Holdings LLC, a Juice It Up! franchise group led […]
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Announces New Fanta Phantom Smoothie
This fall, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is giving chills with its first-ever Halloween menu item, the Fanta Phantom Smoothie. Available starting October 7, the smoothie also marks the brand’s first smoothie flavor collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company. As eye-catching as it is delicious, the vibrant orange smoothie is topped with purple, vanilla-flavored popping boba and blended […]
Dunn Brothers Coffee Signs Deal to Expand in Illinois and Iowa
Dunn Brothers Coffee, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa. The brand signed a development agreement with new franchise partners Beans & Rice, LLC, led by Kevin and Michelle Ramirez. The agreement includes locations in Davenport and […]
HTeaO Opens Nine Shops in Q3
HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, opened nine new stores across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas during the third quarter of 2026, building on the brand’s presence in markets where it continues to see strong guest and franchisee demand. The quarter also marked a new chapter for HTeaO with the appointment of Brian Wise as […]
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens in Olney, Maryland
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, announces the opening of its newest location in Olney, Maryland, on Friday, Oct. 2. Located at 16822 Georgia Ave., just steps from Roots Market, the new restaurant is locally owned and operated by Amarvir Brar and brings Bubbakoo’s signature customizable menu and bold flavors to the Olney community. To […]
Freddy’s Signs 5-Unit Deal in the Philippines
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a five-unit development agreement to bring the brand to the Philippines, marking Freddy’s first development agreement in Southeast Asia. OMG Holdings OPC will lead the expansion, establishing a new foothold for Freddy’s as the brand expands its international presence. Through the five-unit agreement, the group […]
Dutch Bros Unveils Two Pie-Inspired Drinks
Dutch Bros is featuring two pie-inspired drinks for fall, available for a limited time at all locations. The Cherry Pie Chai returns after its introduction through the brand’s Lonely Ghost partnership. The drink combines chai and cherry flavor, topped with Soft Top and cinnamon sprinkles. The Pumpkin Pie Spice is available as a latte or […]
