Top Franchising News

Slice House by Tony Gemignani, the highly successful crafted fast-casual pizza franchise by world renowned pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani, is proud to announce the October 17, 2026 opening of its first Contra Costa County location in Brentwood. Located at 2523 Sand Creek Road in The Streets of Brentwood outdoor mall, the new pizzeria will welcome guests to experience Gemignani’s award-winning […]

Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development. Bringing over a decade of franchise development leadership experience across some of the restaurant industry’s most recognizable brands, Thompson will help identify new opportunities for expansion nationwide. Thompson joins […]

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is expanding its Central Florida footprint with a new shop opening Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Corta Commons in southwest Ocala.  The opening marks the brand’s entry into Marion County and joins more than 15 shops currently operating across Florida. Situated within the Shoppes of Corta Commons, a growing, Sprouts-anchored, mixed-use destination […]

Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual brand known for its bold flavors and handcrafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to Independence with the grand opening of its newest location. The opening marks Huey Magoo’s 93rd restaurant nationwide, further expanding the brand’s commitment to bold flavors, fresh ingredients and made-to-order meals. Every tender starts with the […]

Buffalo Wild Wings GO, the takeout- and digital-focused concept from Buffalo Wild Wings, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct.17 at 482 Airport Highway. The restaurant marks the first franchise location for Traci Micheau and business partner Jay Fowler, who will mark the occasion with additional community activities onsite. To kick things off, the […]

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired restaurant concept known for its Hawaiian plate lunches and Aloha Spirit, has signed a 52-unit development agreement with Southern Rock Restaurants, LLC/Southern Rock Hawaii, LLC (Southern Rock). The deal marks the brand’s entry into Florida, with Southern Rock planning to develop the 52 restaurants across Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa […]

Potbelly, the neighborhood sandwich shop known for its great food and good vibes, is opening in Middleton, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Greenway Station Shopping Center. The new location will be the third Potbelly shop in the greater Madison area, bringing its craveable menu to one of Middleton’s most established shopping and dining […]

Olney residents are getting a faster way to satisfy their wing cravings. Buffalo Wild Wings GO, now open at 3231 Spartan Road, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing a beloved spot for quick, order-ahead pickup and delivery of the brand’s signature wings and sauces.  Grand opening festivities will kick off with a […]

Dave’s Hot Chicken today announced the opening of its 500th restaurant in Phoenix, AZ, on October 8, marking another major milestone for a brand that began with three childhood friends, $900, portable fryers and folding tables in an East Hollywood parking lot less than a decade ago. What started in 2017 as a late-night pop-up quickly […]

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the island-inspired restaurant concept known for its Hawaiian plate lunches and aloha spirit, has signed a lease for its first brick-and-mortar location in Georgia. The restaurant is expected to open in early 2027 and will be located at 112 Courtland St NE adjacent to Georgia State University, marking a key milestone in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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 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 […]

Fifteen years after opening its first café in the Bay Area, Vitality Bowls has grown a family-inspired mission into a nationwide superfood café brand serving communities across the country. This October, the brand known for its açaí bowls, smoothies and health-focused menu is celebrating its 15th anniversary while reflecting on the people, innovation and purpose […]

Johnstown, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders prepares to officially open its second Can in the state. Located at 4781 Thompson Pkwy & Eisenhower in Johnstown, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand will celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. To celebrate the opening, the Johnstown Can will give away 100 pairs of Smalls Sliders […]

Jeff’s Bagel Run grand-opened its 40th and 41st locations today, marking another growth milestone for the scratch-made bagel brand. The new shops in Cumming, Georgia, and Brandon, Florida bring Jeff’s Bagel Run to 41 open locations across 10 states, with more than 150 additional locations in development. The milestone comes five years after Jeff and […]

Newk’s Eatery, the fast casual restaurant chain known for its fresh, scratch-made sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is continuing its strong 2026 growth trajectory. Following a year of significant development milestones, the brand is proud to announce its latest opening on Wichita’s up-and-coming west side, known by locals as 37th & Ridge Road, located at […]