Top Franchising News

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, the Michigan-based health-focused, fast-casual restaurant concept is expanding its presence into the South with its first Georgia location. Conveniently located at 1927 Peachtree Road NE, this milestone marks the brand’s official entry into the Atlanta market as part of five-unit agreement. Seasoned entrepreneurs Ross Hare and Ricky Burch are spearheading this […]

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, the legendary family-friendly brand known for bringing pizza, ice cream and big smiles to generations of Midwestern families, has officially opened development opportunities in a trade area rich with history and culture: the great state of Texas. For decades, Happy Joe’s was a staple across the Midwest. Now, the […]

The Red Chickz, the fast-casual powerhouse known for its bold West Coast spin on the crunchiest, most flavorful Nashville Hot Chicken, is continuing its nationwide expansion with a fiery new franchise agreement in Oklahoma. The brand has officially signed its first-ever deal in the Sooner State, bringing its sizzling flavors and viral fanbase to Oklahoma […]

Slim Chickens, the fast-growing better-chicken brand, is continuing its impressive momentum into Q2 after a remarkable year of expansion. In 2024, the brand achieved close to 25% restaurant growth, surpassing 300 opened locations and cementing itself as a dominant player in the fast-casual chicken segment.  Nearly 80% of Slim Chickens’ multi-unit franchisees are actively developing […]

Happy Joe’s is bringing its signature mix of mouthwatering pizza, sweet ice cream and family fun to Florida for the first time on April 28. The iconic brand from America’s Heartland is officially opening its doors at 2502 Highway 87 S – just a few blocks west of Navarre High School and across from the Navarre […]

Led by award-winning chef Sammy Gianopoulos and franchising veteran Sam G. Ballas, Sammy’s Sliders is ramping up its franchise expansion in North Carolina, with a strong focus on Raleigh and the surrounding Research Triangle area. This region, home to over 2 million residents, has been recognized as CNBC’s Top State for Business for two consecutive years. After establishing […]

Kona Ice, the revolutionary mobile shaved ice franchise, announced its latest local addition in Benton and Haughton. With its colorful, tropical-themed truck and signature Flavorwave system, Kona Ice is set to bring a new wave of fun and refreshment to the community, serving Benton, Haughton, Springhill, and surrounding areas. “Benton and Haughton, get ready to […]

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small batch, premium chocolates, announces the grand opening of its first location in the Colorado market. Located in the Briargate shopping center at 9291 Highland Ridge Heights Ste 130, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, the new store will open its doors on April 26th, introducing its handcrafted milkshakes and […]

Checkers and Rally’s, the double drive-thru burger and fries’ brand, announced the grand opening of its latest restaurant in Lexington located at 2975 Richmond Road. The restaurant will be owned and operated by The Falcons Group, a seasoned team of restauranteurs led by CEO Shamsu Charania. To commemorate the occasion, a grand opening celebration took […]

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 newest location in Newtown Square, PA is set for Tuesday, April 8th, at 10:00 a.m. The store is located at 4833 West Chester Pike […]

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its first New Orleans area restaurant in Metairie, LA. Located at 3005 Veterans Boulevard near the Lakeside Mall and adjacent to Trader Joe’s, this opening marks the introduction of the brand to the New Orleans market. The local […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes (MOOYAH), the Texas-born fast-casual burger concept known for the best-tasting burgers in America, announced the opening of its third Utah location in South Jordan, with a soft opening on April 7 and a grand opening event on April 18. Located at 11428 South Parkway Plaza Drive, the new restaurant will be […]

Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs is charting new territory in the Cornhusker State with plans to bring the beloved counterculture sandwich joint to Lincoln. The brand’s first store in the state will open by the end of 2025, with two additional shops to follow. Aaron and Andrea Remaklus, the homies behind the expansion, signed an area […]

RHLC Investments, a Marco’s Pizza franchisee with 23 locations across North and South Carolina, has partnered with Instant Financial to offer modern paycard solutions to its 440+ employees. This move is part of RHLC’s broader commitment to enhancing employee experience and providing more flexible and accessible wage options for its restaurant teams. Founded by husband-and-wife […]

Zaxbys is bringing its fan-favorite crispy Chicken Fingerz, legendary Zax Sauce, and full lineup of menu items out West with its first Las Vegas, Nevada restaurant opening. Located at 5290 Blue Diamond Rd., the new Zaxbys is owned and operated by Royce Chow and Jie Zhou of Zax Nevada LLC. It will be open for […]

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada. With over 200 bakery cafés open in North America and more in development, they are building a strong presence. Paris Baguette continues along an impressive growth trajectory with the recent bakery café opening at 1369 West […]

BurritoBar USA Inc., a leading fast-casual Mexican food franchise is pleased to announce that it has awarded the Master Franchise rights for the state of Indiana.  This new agreement calls for the opening of 69 new franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants, further solidifying the brand’s presence in the U.S. market.  Barrio Burrito Bar prides itself […]

Tacotarian, the award-winning plant-based Mexican eatery known for serving the largest selection of vegan tacos in the universe, is thrilled to announce the launch of its franchise program, opening the doors for passionate entrepreneurs to bring the Tacotarian experience to communities across the U.S. Founded in 2018 by two husband-and-wife teams, Kristen & Carlos Corral […]

Checkers and Rally’s, the brand known for its iconic burgers and famous Seasoned Fries, is revving up in Lithonia, conveniently located at 2775 Panola Rd. The restaurant will be owned and operated by veteran franchise Ali Chunara, as he continues to expand the brand in the Georgia market.  “We’re excited to bring back Checkers and Rally’s […]

Frios Gourmet Pops, the hand-poured ice pop brand on a mission to deliver happiness, is entering a new chapter of growth with fresh franchising opportunities available across the country. With 108 locations already open—including 10 new Sweet Rides hitting the streets so far in 2025—the brand is aiming to add 25 more this year. Frios […]