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Vitality Bowls Builds Momentum in 2024

Vitality Bowls, the nation’s leading superfood café concept specializing in nutrient-packed açaí bowls, smoothies, wraps, salads, grain bowls, and more, is building off of the momentum and innovation it generated in 2024 to hit the ground running in the new year. The Northern California-based company marked more than one decade of providing allergy-friendly, health-focused menu […]

Ellianos Coffee Begins Construction on New Store in Crystal River, Florida

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announced the commencement of construction on its newest location in Crystal River, Florida. Located at 1204 NE Fifth St, the new store is set to bring the unique Ellianos experience to Crystal River’s vibrant and fast-growing community. Franchisees Rebecca Bennett and Katie Hygema, who hail from the […]

Yogurtland Plans to Open 30 Shops in 2025

With more than 220 locations across the nation and internationally, Yogurtland announced its goal to open 30 new stores in 2025 in the United States alone. In an effort to foster long-term success for both franchisees and the brand, Yogurtland is seeking to partner with buying groups that can commit to a three-store minimum. The […]

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Celebrates Successful 2024

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream (Chill-N), the flash-frozen nitrogen ice cream franchise, is closing 2024 strong. The brand has continued its steady growth by opening two new locations, expanding its product offerings and innovating to meet changing consumer preferences.  “In light of the challenges many small brands are facing today, we are incredibly proud to have […]

Domino’s Pizza China Opens 14 Units During Christmas and New Year’s Holidays

DPC Dash – Domino’s Pizza China, Domino’s Pizza’s exclusive master franchisee in the China Mainland, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, has entered 13 new cities across China with 14 new stores opening during the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year holidays, bringing delicious pizzas and joyful dining experiences […]

The French Workshop Eyes Growth in Greater Philadelphia Market

The French Workshop, a popular bakery-cafe chain from New York inspired by the pastry shops and bakeries that line the streets of Paris, plans to expand into the Greater Philadelphia region for the first time. The French Workshop is seeking franchisees in suburban communities and towns surrounding the City of Brotherly Love who want to […]

Salata Salad Kitchen Opens Restaurant in Lubbock, Texas

Salata Salad Kitchen, the built-to-order salad kitchen that allows guests to customize and create meals that fit their lifestyle, officially announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Covenant Park. Situated at 7503 82nd St., Suite 100, in Lubbock, the new restaurant is owned and operated by The Warren Group and marks the first of multiple […]

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken Opens Fifth Store in Springfield, Virginia

Crimson Coward Nashville Hot Chicken opened its fifth location in Virginia in Springfield in the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center at 8424 Old Keene Mill Road. In addition to Virginia, the Los Angeles-based chicken joint has stores in Maryland, California, Michigan, Texas and Washington.  Nabil Asad, area representative partner for franchise expansion, is also the […]

Paris Baguette to Open in Dresher, Pennsylvania

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 their upcoming bakery café opening at 1665 Limekiln […]

Angry Chickz Breaks Records in 2024

Angry Chickz, the Nashville hot chicken franchise redefining spice and satisfaction, has wrapped another year of record-breaking achievements. From celebrating legendary grand openings to earning industry accolades, the California brand has firmly established itself as a powerhouse to watch in the fast-casual dining scene while looking toward more ambitious plans for the coming year.  The […]

MOOYAH to Open in Ocala, Florida

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes (MOOYAH), the Texas-born fast-casual burger concept known for the best-tasting burgers in America, announced the grand opening of its new location in Ocala on January 13th, 2025. Situated in the historic Goldman Building in Downtown Ocala, next to Mellow Mushroom, this marks MOOYAH’s fifth location in the state. The Ocala […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Franchisee Expands in Arizona

Gaurav Chaudhary, a passionate entrepreneur and multi-unit franchisee, is making his mark on the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit brand in Arizona. Since joining the franchise in April 2024, Chaudhary has expanded to three locations in Scottsdale and Peoria, with plans to convert a fourth restaurant to the Dickey’s brand. His dedication to quality, operational excellence, and community engagement has earned him […]

Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens at The Shops at Heavenly Village in Lake Tahoe

Famous for its mouth-watering, freshly baked pretzels, Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a new bakery at Lake Tahoe’s number one destination, The Shops at Heavenly Village, bringing its signature twisty treats to the local community.   Located in the heart of the Shops at Heavenly Village, Wetzel’s Pretzels will offer signature crave-worthy snacks in the popular shopping center, providing […]

The Human Bean to Open Third San Antonio Location

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at the corner of 8403 Culebra Rd beginning early 2025. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, Bright Energy, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new The Human Bean […]

Pizza Factory Announces New Franchise Incentive Program

Pizza Factory is ringing in its 40th anniversary of franchising with piping hot incentives. Aimed at accelerating nationwide growth, the West Coast legacy brand is planning to sign 10 new franchise agreements as a part of this program.   The incentive program offers a reduced franchise fee of $15,000 (40% off), 4 months of no […]

HTeaO Opens Nine Stores in Q4

HTeaO, the leading iced tea franchise in the United States, announces the opening of 9 new stores across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas during the fourth quarter of 2024. These latest additions cap off a milestone year for the brand, which opened 42 new locations throughout 2024, further establishing HTeaO’s footprint across multiple states including Texas, […]

Taziki’s Honors Achievements at Annual Franchise Conference

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its modern, made-to-order Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, recently wrapped up its annual conference, TazCon, held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, celebrating the brand’s growth and success in 2024. The three-day event brought together over 250 franchise partners, owners, operators, general managers, vendors and corporate team members for a dynamic series of speakers, workshops and […]

Happy Joe’s Returns to Fargo, North Dakota

Happy Joe’s, the rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, has returned to the Fargo – Moorhead area. Just one mile from the Epic Indoor Waterpark, Fargo’s new location — opened Friday, Dec. 13 — is the fourth Happy Joe’s in North Dakota and marks the comeback of the brand after the closing of the […]

Port of Subs Announces First Location in Utah’s Tooele County

Port of Subs, the iconic sandwich brand with a 50-year legacy, announced its first location in Tooele County, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s Northern Utah expansion. This upcoming restaurant is the first under a regional developer agreement led by brothers Jay and Michael Taylor, who are spearheading a bold growth strategy to introduce […]

Playa Bowls Formers Partnership with Qu

Qu, the leading provider of cloud-based unified commerce solutions, announced that Playa Bowls, the popular fast-casual brand known for acai bowls and smoothies, has selected Qu’s enterprise platform to modernize its point-of-sale (POS), improve kitchen systems and provide real-time reporting to support its ambitious growth. The Qu platform will enhance operations, improve menu management, and […]

Ziggi’s Coffee to Open in Savannah, Georgia

Ziggi’s Coffee, one of America’s leading specialty franchised concepts dedicated to serving only the finest roasted coffee, uniquely handcrafted beverages and a wide variety of eats and treats, today announced it will officially open the doors of its new shop, located at 102 Jim Benton Court in Savannah, on Tuesday, December 31 at 5:00 AM. […]

Potbelly Founder Bryant Keil Opening Franchise Location in Frederick, Maryland

In a defining moment for the brand, Potbelly Corporation, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced that its visionary founder, Bryant Keil, now a Potbelly franchisee, is opening the brand’s newest location. Situated in Frederick, Maryland’s highly trafficked Market Square shopping center at 211 Shorebird St., the shop is set to open Wednesday, December 18, at 10 a.m.  […]