Top Emerging Concepts News

Angry Chickz, one of the fastest-growing hot chicken concepts in the nation, is bringing the heat coast to coast — fueled by rapid openings, bold leadership, rising national recognition and a sizzling 21.7% year-over-year surge in same-store sales traffic. This past April, Angry Chickz hit a major milestone with the grand opening of its first-ever […]

Matcha Magic, the pioneering woman and minority-led, health-forward matcha cafe in Bellevue, today announced its bold plans for growth beginning with its first national franchise location in Louisiana alongside local expansion in three vibrant Seattle neighborhoods: South Lake Union (SLU), Capitol Hill and Redmond. Known for its expertly crafted, ceremonial organic matcha beverages and smoothies, […]

Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its expertly roasted coffee, freshly baked pastries, and delicious breakfast and lunch offerings, has unveiled franchise development plans to bring their quality roast coffee and inviting, versatile dining experience to audiences nationwide. Mokas takes pride in roasting its own coffee beans and crafting every drink and meal fresh to […]

The Red Chickz, the viral West Coast hot chicken sensation with over 1.1 million TikTok followers and a crave-worthy twist on Nashville Heat, is dishing out another round of flavor-packed crunch in North Carolina. The Red Chickz has signed another franchise agreement in the state: a multi-unit deal led by franchise partner Yogi Patel to bring locations to Durham […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, will debut in Chino Hills, CA, on Saturday, August 9th, at 8 AM. Located at 13855 City Center Dr., Suite 3010, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 100 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars, granted with a minimum $10 purchase, […]

Slim Chickens announced the opening of its location in Goodyear, AZ, at 14765 W McDowell Rd. The new location marks the fifth Slim Chickens opening for AZ Slims Restaurants, LLC, a dedicated multi-unit operator group with plans to open over 30 restaurants across Arizona. The better-chicken brand has opened over 300 locations across the United […]

Barrio Burrito Bar, one of North America’s fastest-growing fast-casual Mexican restaurant brands, announced the grand opening of its newest U.S. location at 4738 Marigold Ave in Poinciana, Florida. This marks the brand’s ninth location in the United States, underscoring its continued momentum following a bold rebrand and nationwide expansion. The Poinciana restaurant is owned and […]

Currito, a fast-casual franchise fueling communities through their globally inspired menu, is thrilled to announce its plans for continued national expansion with six newly signed development deals in key markets across the U.S. The brand recently secured a three-unit area development agreement in the Newark, DE area, has added on two new units to an existing […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the cult-favorite bagel brand known for its scratch-made bagels and devoted fan following, has announced the signing of five new multi-unit franchise agreements, adding 24 stores to its rapidly growing footprint. With this latest wave of development, the brand now has 118 locations open or in the pipeline across the United States.  […]

Fresh Kitchen, where healthy food is fast, flavorful and customizable, is writing the next chapter of its story with a brand-new flagship location set to open in early 2026. The new restaurant is taking over the former Ducky’s Sports Lounge space at 1719 W. Kennedy Blvd. and will be the largest Fresh Kitchen yet, doubling […]

Birdcall – the beloved Denver-based craft chicken chain that specializes in all-natural chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and more – is excited to join the nation in celebrating National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6 by offering its iconic Original Chicken Sandwich for just $1. The mouthwatering sandwich features Birdcall’s signature all‑natural, award-winning, buttermilk‑marinated crispy chicken, perfectly […]

Barrio Burrito Bar, one of North America’s fastest-growing fast-casual Mexican restaurant brands, has officially opened its doors at 3301 Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio. This new restaurant marks the brand’s eighth U.S. location and is set to play a key role in its Midwest expansion. The Columbus restaurant is operated by Master Franchisees Tushar, Yogesh, Purvi and Kingel Patel, […]

Döner Haus, the fast-growing quick service restaurant specializing in authentic German-style Döner Kebabs, has kickstarted expansion with the opening of its inaugural franchise location in Bayside, Queens NY in June 2025. After launching in New York City’s East Village neighborhood in 2023 to instant success (earning $1.9 million in its first year of operations) Döner […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, will debut in Chino Hills, CA, on Saturday, July 26, at 8 AM. Located at 13855 City Center Dr., Suite 3010, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 100 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars, granted with a minimum $10 purchase, to […]

The Twisted Egg Shack, the buzzworthy new breakfast, brunch, and lunch concept founded by a powerhouse team of industry veterans, announced the signing of two new franchise groups entering three new markets: the Tampa Bay area, Port Arthur–Orange, TX corridor, and the Manvel–Pearland area of the Houston MSA. Twisted Egg Shack has taken the fast-casual […]

Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, the fast-casual Mexican concept known for its vibrant flavors and made-fresh-daily menu, will open its 11th location at 67 East Ridgewood Avenue, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 28th. Tacoria is open Monday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday, 11 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, will debut in Newtown Square, with its first area location in Ellis Preserve on Saturday, July 19th, at 8 AM. Located at 108 Squire Dr, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 100 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars, with a […]

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is expanding its Missouri footprint. The brand has signed an agreement with seasoned Sonic franchisees, The Umstattd Group. Brothers Corbin and Miles Umstattd, along with their father, Kevin, will open their first restaurant in […]

Birdcall, the innovative fast-casual restaurant known for its award-winning chicken sandwiches and all-natural chicken, introduces Birdcall Rewards – an app-less loyalty program designed to reward guests with every bite. The new program is powered by Birdcall’s proprietary POS technology, Poncho, and enables guests to sign up, earn, and redeem rewards by simply using their phone […]

BIG Flavor and BIG Fun is soon to be unleashed in Gambrills.  Once exclusively available courtside at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena, Big Chicken, the star-powered fast casual brand founded by Shaquille O’Neal, is stepping off the court and into the hearts of more Marylanders. The brand is taking its starting lineup of bold chicken sandwiches […]

Savvy Sliders, America’s fastest-growing slider brand, is teaming up with one of the Motor City’s brightest baseball stars for a delicious new collaboration. Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is partnering with Savvy Sliders to launch the “Kerry Bonds” Meal, a limited-time combo that brings the power of the plate to the fans—both on the field and at the table. The […]

This July, D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is opening its signature neighborhood pizza joint in downtown Charleston, South Carolina’s, booming East Central District. It’s the brand’s first in the state, second in the Carolinas and seventh nationwide. Customers living in or just passing through this bustling epicenter of southern charm can expect a new generation of […]

CityBird, a premium chicken tender restaurant focused on unmatched quality, announces goals for further expansion in Cincinnati and entrance into Dayton. As chicken continues to “rule the roost ” with both consumers and operators, CityBird looks to meet this growing demand by bringing its cage-free, all-natural tenders to more communities across Ohio. With six thriving locations already operating across Cincinnati, the […]