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Baristas at The Human Bean began pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 24669 Gateway Village Place Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go.   Local owners of the new The Human […]

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., announces the opening of a new tri-branded restaurant, a Great American Cookies, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker in Roanoke, Texas. The Dallas area location seamlessly blends the three snack concepts together to create an experience all in one, while offering a craveable menu filled with fan-favorite items such as Cookie Cakes, fresh made Ice Cream with […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run, the celebrated bagel shop known for its handcrafted bagels, freshly whipped cream cheese, and craft coffees, is entering 2025 with major growth momentum. The brand has signed five new franchise agreements and announced two additional corporate locations, bringing its authentic bagels to more Florida communities and increasing its total store count to […]

Known for its expansive selection of sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and soups, Newk’s Eatery is bringing its latest location to St. Tammany Parish at 2891 US Highway 190, Unit B-1. Recently opened on Monday, Jan. 13, this latest Bayou State location is the second Newk’s location operated by father and son duo Skip and Kyle Russell of Russell […]

Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic burger and fries’ brand, is revving up in Las Vegas through a three-unit restaurant commitment, with the first location set to open in January. The restaurant will be located at 3978 E. Lake Mead and is owned by LV Foodservice Concepts, a leading convenience store and travel plaza company. Senior Vice […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is proud to open in Fulshear, Texas, marking the brand’s second location in Greater Houston and 10th in the state. The location is owned and operated by Fort […]

Juice It Up! has opened its location in Yukon, Oklahoma, marking the brand’s Sooner State debut and broadening its Southwest footprint. The Yukon location is owned and operated by area residents and first-time franchisees Dirk and Jessie Flejter of Sip of Sunshine, LLC, who expect to grow the brand’s presence throughout Greater Oklahoma City. Juice […]

Nick the Greek, a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has debuted in Mountain View, California, marking its 80th location nationwide. The fast-growing brand’s newest restaurant is owned and operated by experienced franchisees Jack Ajluni and Denny Voutos. With 80 restaurants in operation and dozens more in the pipeline, Nick the Greek […]

BurritoBar, USA Inc. announced the opening of its latest franchise at 3921 Franklin Rd, Murfreesboro, TN. The opening in December 2024, marks the debut of Barrio Burrito Bar’s dynamic new branding and modern dining experience, offering guests a vibrant atmosphere paired with fresh, high-quality Tex-Mex cuisine. Originally introduced to the U.S. in 2020 as BURRITOBAR, […]

Habit Burger & Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces today the launch of its latest restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA. The fourth restaurant in the Old Dominion is serving up its famous “Habit Hospitality” at 3981 Virginia Beach Blvd., […]

Salad House, a fast-casual health-focused franchise known for its fresh chopped salads, made to order proteins and its Create-Your-Own salad option, closed out 2024 achieving numerous milestones and cementing its position as a leading brand in the healthy dining segment. From franchise growth to strategic market expansion, the company had a record year, including reaching a […]

Rusty Taco, a fast-casual taco restaurant known for its fresh ingredients and flavorful menu, enters the new year backed by the momentum of 2024 growth. The year concluded with a total of nine openings, a growing roster of corporate talent, and menu innovation that is paving the way for its most flavorful year yet. In […]

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees (“NAASF”), which advocates for its many  thousands of franchisee members across North America, is pleased to announce that it has elected its  Board officers for 2025:  Bill Mathis – Chairman  Bill Mathis was re-elected to the position of Board Chairman at the Board’s first meeting of the year […]

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announced the grand opening of its first location in Pflugerville on Saturday, January 11th, 2025. The store is located at 710 Kay Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660 and is owned by Bethany Beeman.  HTeaO offers a range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to customers both in-store and through […]

Gourav Saini, an experienced entrepreneur with over 15 years in the restaurant industry, has opened a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Phoenix, AZ, marking a significant milestone in his journey to bring Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to the community. The new location, which opened in April 2024, has quickly become a favorite for local customers who appreciate the quality, […]

Pizza Factory, the West Coast legacy pizza brand, announced the opening of its newest location in Paradise, California situated at 5835 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA 95969  The new restaurant officially opened on January 9 and is owned and operated by father and son duo Barry and Bartev Avakian, who bring decades of retail management and […]

Tropical Smoothie Cafe recently announced that one of its popular Maryland franchised cafes, in Capitol Heights, has expanded. The new cafe officially opened in early December and includes new features to meet the high demand from guests in the area. Situated at 1703 Ritchie Station Court Suite 100, the cafe is conveniently located within the […]

For the past 30 years, PrimoHoagies has been serving the highest quality Thumann’s meats and cheeses, sliced fresh and piled high, on our award-winning seeded bread. The grand opening of its SECOND location in Raleigh, NC is set for January 16th, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The store is located at 121 Fayetteville St and is […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 2608 S Main Street beginning Wednesday, January 8th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go.   Local owners of the new The […]

Smalls Sliders has inked another massive multi-unit development agreement detailing 12 Cans for the Las Vegas market, its first deal in Nevada.  Esteemed entrepreneurial group and existing Smalls Sliders franchisees, Rehman and Talha Ahmed, along with three of their business partners, will be dropping Cans across Las Vegas over the next few years. This milestone […]