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Vitality Bowls to Open Three Stores in Northern California

Vitality Bowls, the leading franchise concept specializing in antioxidant-rich açaí bowls, has inked an agreement to expand the renowned superfood café business with two new locations in Elk Grove and one new location in Campbell, California. Complementing their signature açaí bowls, Vitality Bowls is also known for other nutritious offerings, such as smoothies, salads, wraps, […]

Ellianos Coffee Expands into Mississippi

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announces its expansion into Mississippi, with a new location under development in the state’s southern region. This development marks the sixth state in the company’s footprint, as Ellianos continues to grow as a drive-thru coffee concept based in the Southeast United States. Established in 2002, Ellianos currently […]

Vicious Biscuit Opens in Hattiesburg

Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, opens its doors in Hattiesburg, MS on Saturday, April 5. The new 4,200 square-foot location in Midtown Market at 3818 Hardy Street is the 10th store overall and third franchise location. The expansion in Mississippi marks the sixth state for Vicious […]

Juice It Up! Announces Successful First-Quarter Results

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, began 2025 with impressive sales momentum, reporting strong year-over-year growth in Q1 across same-store sales (SSS) and total system sales (TSS). The brand experienced a 20.14% increase in SSS, and TSS climbed 17.2%. The significant Q1 […]

Vicious Biscuit Opens in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, officially opened its doors in Hattiesburg, MS on Saturday, April 5. The new 4,200 square-foot location in Midtown Market at 3818 Hardy Street is the 10th store overall and third franchise location. The expansion in Mississippi marks the sixth state for Vicious […]

Mountain Mike’s Grows with Successful First Quarter

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, continued its impressive growth trajectory in Q1 2025, building on the momentum the brand created in 2024. Notably, Mountain Mike’s celebrated the opening of its 300th restaurant […]

Cold Stone Creamery Announces Plans to Grow in Oklahoma City and Tulsa

Cold Stone Creamery, one of the nation’s premier ice cream creameries, revealed today its strategic plans to expand its presence in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The two largest cities in the state provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs in the populated markets to grow with an experienced brand in an industry that continues to increase in […]

A&W Restaurants Announces Plan to Expand in Memphis Area

A&W Restaurants, an all-American QSR with more than 105 years of experience in business and serving communities, announced today its strategic plans to expand the brand’s presence in Memphis, Tennessee and into the neighboring city of Millington. A&W’s expansion into Memphis presents a unique opportunity for experienced business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in small-town markets […]

Orange Leaf to Open in Evansville, Indiana

Orange Leaf, a quick-service frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Evansville, Indiana. The grand opening event will be held at 2004 Lincoln Ave, on Saturday, April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To celebrate the new opening, the event will feature day-of promotions, giveaways and activities for all to enjoy. The Orange Leaf […]

Carl’s Jr. Opens First U.K. Restaurant

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (“CKE”) is excited to announce the opening of the first Carl’s Jr. in the UK. In partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group (“BRG”), a well-established franchise entity in the region, the new restaurant in St. David’s Shopping Centre marks a milestone in CKE’s plans for global growth. Guests lined up outside the […]

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café to Open in Edina, Minnesota

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, strengthens its presence in Minnesota, announcing a new location slated for fall of 2025. The newest café will be opening in the Galleria, an upscale shopping experience, at 69th Street & France […]

Taco John’s Opens First Boston Location

Boston’s food scene got bolder as Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, opened its first metropolitan location. Located at 77 Summer St., the new Boston location invites guests to experience what makes Taco John’s bigger, bolder, and better. Led by seasoned multi-unit and multi-brand operators, Reliance Hospitality Group, the brand continues its East Coast expansion with 19 […]

Vicious Biscuit Inks Franchise Deal in Georgia

Savannah-based Savannah Biscuit is bringing Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-grown originator of bold biscuit creations, is coming to the Peach State. Georgia natives and newest franchise partners, Kelly and Tim Paslawski are looking to bring the concept to Midtown Savannah for their first location and then expand from there. The Paslawski’s first entered the […]

Fazoli’s Opens New Location in Anderson, South Carolina

Fazoli’s, FAT Brands’ fast and fresh Italian chain, has officially opened a new location in Anderson, SC in partnership with Impact Hospitality Group. Located at 3091 Liberty Hwy, Anderson, SC 29621, the new restaurant marks the third location for Fazoli’s in the state. “The greatest form of growth is when you continue to expand with your existing […]

Huey Magoo’s Opens Second Springfield, Missouri, Restaurant

The wait is over. Huey Magoo’s – the fast-casual brand famous for its bold flavors and hand-crafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to a second location in Springfield, Mo. with the grand opening of its Battlefield Road location. Huey Magoo’s expands its commitment to bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and made-to-order meals with the opening of its […]

Ellianos Coffee Expands Into Mississippi

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announces its expansion into Mississippi, with a new location under development in the state’s southern region. This development marks the sixth state in the company’s footprint, as Ellianos continues to grow as a drive-thru coffee concept based in the Southeast United States. Established in 2002, Ellianos currently […]

Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens in Johnson City, Tennessee

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, has announced its latest location coming to Johnson City on April 7th with the first 50 customers receiving free burritos in celebration.  Located at 1120 West State of Franklin Road, located next to Alumni Hall, this new Bubbakoo’s Burritos is owned and operated by Vick Patel, marking his first location. As a […]

Happy Joe’s Looks to Grow in Iowa Markets

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 reopened development opportunities in a trade area rich with history and brand loyalty: eastern and central Iowa. For decades, Happy Joe’s was a staple across cities like Ames, Cedar […]

South Block Opens in Springfield, Virginia

South Block, the fast-casual brand known for açai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, is opening its 20th store this weekend in Springfield, Virginia. Located at 8402F Old Keene Mill Road in the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center, this milestone is a key step in expanding its presence across the DMV area. “It’s been 14 years […]

Playa Bowls Opens 300th Location

Playa Bowls, the nation’s largest and leading superfruit shop specializing in acai bowls, smoothies, juices, cold brew, and more, is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of its 300th location. What began as a simple idea sparked by founder Abby Taylor’s love for surf culture and the healthy superfruit bowls she discovered on tropical adventures […]

Slim Chickens Announces Two More U.K. Openings

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today two new locations in Edgware Road and East Midlands. The openings are spearheaded by multi-unit operator Boparan Restaurant Group, who has successfully grown the brand’s footprint in the UK with over 60 locations. The better-chicken brand has […]