MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, will open its newest location in Ridgewood, New Jersey, on Saturday, October 10. Located at 63 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450, the new shop will bring the brand’s handcrafted desserts to the heart of the village’s bustling downtown. To […]
Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based pizza franchise known for fresh, high-quality ingredients, announced today that it has signed a lease for its upcoming Fort Worth restaurant at 3529 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Ste 119. Owned and operated by business partners Kapil Pantha and Tara Rai, the new location marks Pizza Guys’ second restaurant in Texas. This expansion […]
No one knows noodles like Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company, the only national restaurant brand dedicated entirely to noodles, is bringing more than 30 years of noodle expertise to New Mexico with the opening of its first restaurant in the state. Located at 3497 Northrise Dr., the new restaurant brings Las Cruces guests a […]
Starbird Chicken, the award-winning fast casual chicken concept known for its fresh, globally inspired flavors, is expanding its footprint into Washington through a new franchise partnership with Mehta Investment Group. The agreement includes plans to develop 15 locations across Washington state. The expansion marks a significant step in Starbird’s continued growth as the company brings […]
WKS Restaurant Group, one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the United States, announced today that Jay Spongberg has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. Roland Spongberg will continue to serve as chief executive officer. Jay has been an integral part of WKS for 26 years and has held numerous leadership positions throughout […]
A new stop for toasted subs, cold drinks and laid-back vibes is rolling into southeast Baton Rouge. Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counter-culture sandwich shop known for its chill atmosphere, cottonmouth cures, and bold flavors that hit just right, opens its second local shop on Oct. 2 at 14631 Village Market St. To mark the […]
Smokey Mo’s BBQ, the neighborhood barbecue franchise known for serving Texas classics smoked in-house daily with fast, friendly service, has named Von Dawson as its Vice President of Franchise Development as the company continues building its footprint across Texas. In his new role, Dawson will lead franchise development for Smokey Mo’s, with a focus on building the […]
Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its expertly roasted coffee, freshly baked pastries, and made-to-order breakfast and lunch offerings, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at 11814 S Fellows St, Olathe, KS, on Wednesday, September 30. The opening marks a major milestone for the brand as it’s the first location to open […]
HB Protein Smoothies, a protein-first smoothie concept built for today’s health-conscious consumer, signed a six-unit development agreement with Bob Morris, a franchise investor with a multi-unit track record in Planet Fitness and 7 Brew Coffee. Morris will open five locations in Broward County and one in Martin County, marking the brand’s fourth multi-unit signing in Florida since March. Morris has spent […]
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, announces the grand opening of its first Massachusetts location in Brockton. The new restaurant is located at 735 Belmont Street in a high-visibility commercial retail plaza and is owned and operated by Payal and Deep Patel. The brand’s debut in the state marks another step in its continued East […]
Famous Brands International, the parent company of iconic dessert brands Mrs. Fields and TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt), announced continued growth across the Southeast through an expanded development agreement with longtime franchisee and area developer Samuel Batt of Batt Enterprises. The agreement adds Georgia to Batt’s existing North Carolina and South Carolina territory, with plans […]
Donatos Pizza, the premium pizza franchise famous for its abundantly topped pizzas spread Edge to Edge, continues to build momentum across Texas as the brand expands its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets. Donatos Pizza is advancing plans for additional locations in the region while preparing for its upcoming Houston openings in Atascocita […]
Clementine’s Ice Cream, the St. Louis-born ice cream brand known for its handcrafted, small-batch Nice, Non-Dairy and Naughty creations, is serving up its next phase of growth with the launch of its franchise opportunity. The announcement comes as Clementine’s prepares to open two new parlors in the Kansas City, Missouri area this October and November, as well […]
Slutty Vegan, the world-famous, woman-owned plant-based burger brand founded by entrepreneur, author and reality-television star Pinky Cole Hayes, has officially signed a franchise agreement to bring the rapidly growing concept to Cincinnati, marking the brand’s third market in the state of Ohio. The agreement was signed by Soul Republic Hospitality Group, led by founder […]
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its first restaurant in New York, which will expand the brand’s footprint to 27 states. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, September 22, when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*. The new […]
Vicious Biscuit, the original home of unapologetically bold biscuits, is adding an experienced multi-brand restaurant group to its growing franchise system. Operating as Gravy Crew, LLC, Chris Carnes, Ben Fields and operating partner Jonah Greenup, whose portfolio includes 11 Zaxby’s and six Chicken Salad Chick restaurants, have signed a lease for their first Vicious Biscuit […]
QDOBA Mexican Eats, America’s rapidly growing #2 brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, has signed a new development agreement for 17 restaurants across San Diego County. The agreement is led by Hyperion Brands, LLC, a San Diego based multi-unit operator. “California is a priority growth market for QDOBA,” said Jeremy Vitaro, Chief Development Officer at […]
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for nearly 50 years, and home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is now open in Georgetown, Texas, marking the 17th location in the Lone Star State. The Georgetown restaurant is owned and operated by Rajeev Dewan, who […]
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its second restaurant in The Old Line State, located at 18209 Village Center Drive in the Olney Village Center. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, September 23 when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*. During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the […]
Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG), the Las Vegas-headquartered operator of more than 360 Taco Bell and Arby’s restaurants, has opened a Taco Bell Cantina inside Allegiant Stadium, the first Taco Bell Cantina to open inside a pro-football stadium and the second Cantina DRG operates in Las Vegas. The Allegiant Stadium Taco Bell Cantina brings a distinct […]
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