Top Franchising News

This July, D.C.-based Timber Pizza Co. is opening its signature neighborhood pizza joint in downtown Charleston, South Carolina’s, booming East Central District. It’s the brand’s first in the state, second in the Carolinas and seventh nationwide. Customers living in or just passing through this bustling epicenter of southern charm can expect a new generation of […]

A new scoop of excitement is coming to Pickaway County just in time for summer. Whit’s Frozen Custard opened the doors to its brand-new Circleville location on Friday, June 13, at 910 Stoutsville Pike, welcoming customers with handcrafted frozen custard, locally inspired flavors, and a drive-thru window for sweet convenience. The shop officially opened at […]

Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, announces the opening of its first stand-alone location in Houston. Conveniently located at 10855 Jones Road, the new restaurant is set to open this June and is spearheaded by the husband-and-wife duo, Salimah and Aqeel Virani.  “We’ve […]

Coffee lovers on-the-go will be treated to a new brand of specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and good eats from The Human Bean starting the fall of 2025.   The drive-thru stand located at 271 North Tyndall Parkway is locally owned and operated by Shannon & Chase Maddox, who also own and operate […]

Randy’s Donuts, the iconic Southern California donut brand known for its giant rooftop donut and delicious hand-made treats, is continuing its global expansion with new international franchise partnerships in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.  In Mexico, Randy’s Donuts has entered a landmark agreement to open 25 stores, with two locations already open in Mexico […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, is entering Nevada through a newly signed development agreement. The deal was inked by local franchisee and Marine Corps officer Sukhbir Toor, who will open the brand’s first Silver State location in Gardnerville by late summer. […]

Smoothie King has set its sights on expansion in Arizona and announced the grand opening of a new store in Phoenix, located at 4757 Greenway Rd, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ. As part of Smoothie King’s strategic plan to grow its footprint in the Southwest, the brand plans to open two more Arizona locations soon: one in […]

CityBird, a premium chicken tender restaurant focused on unmatched quality, announces goals for further expansion in Cincinnati and entrance into Dayton. As chicken continues to “rule the roost ” with both consumers and operators, CityBird looks to meet this growing demand by bringing its cage-free, all-natural tenders to more communities across Ohio. With six thriving locations already operating across Cincinnati, the […]

Orangewood Partners (“Orangewood”), a private investment firm focused on being a strategic long-term partner to founders and management teams, announced it has completed an additional investment in Motley 7 Brew (“M7B” or the “Company”), a leading 7 Brew franchisee and member of the Anchor Point Management Group family of companies. 7 Brew Coffee is a […]

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, a popular restaurant known for its made-to-order authentic Mediterranean cuisine, is now open and serving the Tracy community at 2620 S. Tracy Blvd., suite 110B. The restaurant is owned and operated by Raja Ramu and Preethi Indirajith, a husband-and-wife team eager to share their love for delicious and nutritious food […]

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop is shaking things up in the Houston area with the grand opening of its newest location in Sugar Land, called Fuzzy’s Tacos and Margs, on Monday, June 16, 2025. Located at 1912 Wescott Ave #250, the restaurant marks an exciting new offering for the brand, debuting a fresh dining experience with full-service hospitality, digital innovations, and a […]

A&W Restaurants, an all-American QSR with more than 105 years of experience in business and serving communities, announced its strategic plans to expand the brand’s presence across Columbia, South Carolina and into the neighboring cities, including Darlington. A&W’s expansion into Colombia presents aspiring local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to grow alongside a heritage brand and […]

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, the growing coffee franchise known for its High-Altitude Roasting and welcoming mountain vibe, is growing its presence in Central Idaho. The plan is to open three new locations beginning in the Sun Valley corridor city of Bellevue later this year, followed by Twin Falls and Jerome in the coming years. Rhy Lund, a Utah resident and […]

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the industry-leading fast-casual brand nationally recognized for serving authentic Maine lobster, is surging into the second half of 2025 with major momentum. Fresh off its 13th anniversary in April, the brand has celebrated key milestones, including new truck launches, signed development agreements, and surpassing $1 billion in systemwide sales. CML continues to accelerate […]

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, renowned for popularizing the iconic “plate lunch” of Hawaii, continues its expansion across the U.S. with the opening of its second New Mexico location in Albuquerque. This milestone brings L&L’s global franchise count to 232, following the successful launch of its first location in Rio Rancho earlier this year. The expansion supports […]

Wing It On!, the wing concept from innovative multi-brand restaurant platform Craveworthy Brands (“Craveworthy”), has officially signed a new franchise agreement to bring its knockout Buffalo wings to Omaha, stepping into the ring in Nebraska for the first time. Leading the charge is Bill Anderson, a seasoned local entrepreneur and experienced multi-unit franchise partner, deeply rooted in […]

Pizza Guys, the Sacramento-based pizza franchise specializing in fresh, high-quality pizza creations, announces its newest location opening in Palo Alto. The location opened on June 5th, and is located at 3864 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The new Pizza Guys in Palo Alto is locally owned by Duc and Hien Hoang with Vinh Nguyen, a […]

After establishing strong roots in North Carolina, chef-driven, gourmet slider franchise Sammy’s Sliders is now setting its sights on the Greater Atlanta regions the next key market in its Southeast expansion. Co-founded by award-winning chef Sammy Gianopoulos and franchising veteran Sam G. Ballas, the brand hopes to open 10 to 12 locations across the region over the next three to four years. This effort […]

Citizens Capital Markets & Advisory announced that it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Mosaic Management and Mosaic Red Hat Group, a franchisee of Arby’s, on the sale of 40 restaurants located across Florida, North Carolina and Virginia. The restaurants were sold to AES Restaurant Group. Mosaic is an Atlanta-based management firm specializing in […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, has opened a new location in Clovis, California, marking the brand’s third store within Fresno County. Owned and operated by local franchisees Sonia Mann and Simran Singh of GMG Investment Group, the new store strengthens Juice […]

Pokeworks, the fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand globally, is starting Q2 with impressive momentum, achieving same-store sales (SSS) growth of 11% in March*—a sharp contrast to the fast casual segment’s average of 0.4% growth, as detailed in the most recent Jefferies report. This strong performance is fueling increased interest from multi-unit operators and has led to the brand finalizing a […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its latest location coming to Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Opening in summer 2025 at 108 Squire Dr in Ellis Preserve, Toastique will offer gourmet toasts, protein waffles, bowls, fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies, espresso, house-made healthy treats, grab-and-go options and more.  Leading […]

The South’s original slider spot is sliding back into South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Krystal, the fast-food icon known for its square sliders, crispy fries and crave-worthy comfort food, will open a new location at 1222 Bell Highway in Walterboro, marking its fifth location in the Palmetto State. Doors will officially open in July, with the exact date […]