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Robeks Ramping Up Expansion in Arizona

Robeks announced a substantial expansion plan throughout Arizona. By the end of 2023, Robeks will have a total of 10 operating locations in Arizona, three of which are 2023 openings, symbolizing the significant step that Robeks is making with the mission to offer delicious, and healthier-for-you options to even more communities in the region. In […]

Dave’s Hot Chicken to Open Second Location in Phoenix

Dave’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant from Southern California, is set to open its second location in Phoenix this week, and has plans to open several more in the coming months. Dave’s Hot Chicken has gone from a scrappy, late-night pop-up to being the fastest growing restaurant chain in the nation. Come this Friday, November 17, Phoenix residents […]

Potbelly Signs 22-Unit Deal in Seattle Market

Potbelly Corporation, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced the completion of a deal that will expand the company’s presence in the greater Seattle-Tacoma region of Washington state. As the company continues to execute its long-term growth strategy, with franchise deals underway across the U.S., this agreement will increase the total number of shops in the […]

Little Caesars Inks Deals to Grow in Boston and Chicago

Little Caesars announced the signing of franchise development agreements that will add 15 new locations across two of the brand’s target markets. Led by two different franchisees, the developments are set to expand the brand’s presence in Boston and Chicago. Little Caesars, known for quality, value, and convenience, has experienced consistent growth with both new […]

Seven Brothers Burgers Signs Groundbreaking Deal

Seven Brothers Burgers, the Hawaiian-born burger joint that has been putting a family-oriented, quality-driven spin on burgers since 2009, has signed a groundbreaking deal that will bring 19 storefronts to consumers in Phoenix, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Idaho. The burger brand was brought to life by Art and Peggy Hannemann in Kahuku, alongside their […]

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Signs Multi-Unit Agreements in Phoenix

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and memorable cafés, announces two multi-unit signed development agreements in the greater Phoenix, Arizona market. A five-store deal will bring locations to the Chandler and Gilbert areas over the next five years. Alongside this development, is a three-unit agreement […]

Ellianos Coffee to Open in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announced its newest location coming soon to the scenic town of Fernandina Beach. Nestled on SR 200, this new store is set to become a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike. Franchisees Spencer and Kacie Hutchison are poised to bring the Ellianos brand to this charming […]

FAT Brands Inks Deal to Open 6 Stores in Hidalgo County, Texas

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces a new development deal set to bring six additional franchised Fatburger locations to Hidalgo County, Texas in the next five years. The news comes on the heels of the recent opening of the first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza restaurant […]

Smalls Sliders Signs Multi-Unit Deal in West Texas

Smalls Sliders is slidin’ thru The Lone Star State with its latest multi-unit agreement, bringing five Cans to West Texas. The trending cheeseburger slider concept inked the agreement with esteemed operating group ARJH Encore LP, LLC. This deal marks the brand’s fourth Texas agreement, now totaling 20+ Cans under development across the state. ARJH Encore […]

Teriyaki Madness Opens in Rockaway, New Jersey

This November, Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop franchise with locations all over the country, is officially bringing its beloved menu to the people of Rockaway. Tony Santarelli opened the newest Teriyaki Madness shop at 395 Mount Hope Ave Suite 600, Rockaway NJ, 07866 on November 10th.  Santarelli’s Teriyaki Shop will offer huge, satisfying […]

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Signs Deal to Grow in South Houston

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse announced another significant milestone in its Texas expansion journey. The brand inked a multi-unit development deal with James Reed to introduce the Beans & Brews experience to South Houston. Reed’s entrepreneurial journey with Beans & Brews Coffeehouse marks the brand’s continued expansion into the Texas market. Beans & Brews Coffeehouse recently […]

Paris Baguette Inks Deal to Grow in Michigan

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. After a remarkable 2022 and strong first quarter in 2023, Moe Zahr is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Plymouth and Dearborn, MI. “We […]

Scooter’s Coffee Opens Two New Spots in South Carolina

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise experiencing record-breaking growth, continues its expansion throughout the United States by bringing its world-class coffee kiosks to Greenwood and North Augusta, South Carolina. The exciting expansion is a result of a three-unit franchise agreement signed by Judd Larkins and his father, Robert Larkins. The two men work together […]

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Opens Second Nevada-Based Store

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, the Southern California-born, street casual concept known for its signature hand-rolled and pan-fried taquitos, has announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, and second in Nevada, in Henderson, at 1115 Vitality Dr. Roll-Em-Up’s first Henderson restaurant will be open 10am until 10pm, seven days a week. To celebrate the first Henderson restaurant, on Saturday, […]

Taco John’s Opens Restaurant in Milwaukee

Taco John’s is ready to bring Bigger. Bolder. Better. flavors to even more of the Badger State with its newest grand opening in Milwaukee. The popular Mexican food brand known for its innovative taco creations and craveworthy Potato Olés, will open its fourth Milwaukee-area restaurant on November 13 to offer the community its popular Mexican […]