Category: Growth



Emerging Concepts

Super Chix Opens Second Location in State of Washington

SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the opening of its second location in the state of Washington. The new SUPER CHIX restaurant is located at 1507 S 348th St. Suite K-201, Federal Way, WA 98003 – phone number (253) 252-2551. “On the heels of ten new openings in 2023, including the Puyallup, WA Super Chix in August, we are excited for the second Washington and […]

Graze Craze Breaks Records in 2023

Graze Craze, the world’s leading charcuterie franchise, is celebrating 2023 as a record-breaking year of growth where it nearly doubled its brand footprint, opening 35 new locations throughout the year. The brand made entry into new U.S. states including Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Nevada, and New Mexico, as well as launched international operations […]

Slim Chickens Expanding to Paragould, Arkansas

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening in Paragould, Arkansas, located at 1310 W Kingshighway, 72450. Spearheaded by dedicated multi-unit operator, DHR Group, this is the group’s second Arkansas location and sixth Slims restaurant opening overall. The better-chicken brand has opened more than 260 locations across the United States, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. The […]

Vicious Biscuit Inks 10-Unit Deal in Florida

Vicious Biscuit, the hottest fast-casual biscuit experience in the Southeast, is set to redefine the breakfast scene in Florida as it unleashes the next phase of its national franchise expansion strategy. The brand proudly announces its partnership with Matt Strickland and his team, who have signed a landmark 10-unit franchise development agreement. This marks the largest […]

Smalls Sliders Signs Multi-Unit Deal in Oklahoma

Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has announced its latest multi-unit agreement with esteemed franchise group Slide Thru. The six-Can agreement marks another milestone, as it will bring the first Smalls Sliders location to Oklahoma.  Slide Thru, spearheaded by entrepreneur Kyle Abrusley, brings an extensive business development and sales background to this venture. Skilled […]

Slim Chickens Inks Seven-Unit Deal in Louisiana

Slim Chickens announced it has inked a deal for seven locations in the parishes of Rapides, Lafayette, East Baton Rouge, St. Tammany, and Ascension.  Spearheading the new stores are husband and wife team, Brandon and Rachel Thompson, behind the reputable multi-unit operating group, AOM LLC., which currently hosts a development deal with Freddy’s Frozen Custard […]



Fast Casual

Slim Chickens Headed to Owensboro, Kentucky

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant opening at 3724 Frederica St, 42303 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Seasoned multi-unit operating group Houchens Food Group is spearheading the opening. This is the group’s sixth Kentucky location and their 11th Slims restaurant opening overall.  The better-chicken brand has opened more than 260 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom. […]

Pizza Factory Opens in Jerome, Idaho

Pizza Factory, a West Coast pizza icon that is growing its popular reach across Idaho, announces the opening of its newest restaurant in Jerome. Conveniently situated at 3230 S Lincoln Ave, the new restaurant is owned and operated by Tracey and Julie Emery and will open on March 27. Julie brings 33 years of food […]

Chicken Salad Chick to Open in Greenville, North Carolina

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced its 14th North Carolina restaurant opening in Greenville at 112 Redbanks Road. Featuring a convenient drive-thru, Chicken Salad Chick of Greenville is owned by the same experienced team who brought the beloved brand to Fayetteville in 2022 and is opening another location in Jacksonville […]

The Habit Burger Grill Opens New Store in Las Vegas

The Habit Burger Grill, the California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, and more, announces their new drive-thru grand opening in Las Vegas, its ninth restaurant in Nevada. The restaurant and drive-thru are located at 8640 W. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89148. Their famous […]





Franchising

The Human Bean Opens in Georgetown

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 3117 Williams Drive in Georgetown beginning Thursday, March 28th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new Human Bean location, […]

Music Icon Usher Becomes Dave’s Hot Chicken Franchisee

Dave’s Hot Chicken, the wildly popular Nashville-style hot chicken sensation that started out seven years ago in an East Hollywood parking lot pop-up, announced that Entertainment Icon USHER is investing in restaurants across Atlanta in the coming years. USHER will be partnering with Lawrence Kourie and Andrew Feghali, whose company is the longest-tenured Dave’s Hot […]

Randy’s Donuts Opens New Store in North Hollywood

Randy’s Donuts is ready to sprinkle joy in North Hollywood with its newest store on March 27, 2024. The beloved Southern California institution renowned for its mouthwatering donuts is opening a second location in the San Fernando Valley at 4805 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA, 91602. The classic donut shop based in Inglewood will celebrate its Grand […]

Rita’s Announces 5-Unit Franchise Deal in Austin

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, a beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats, announced a multi-unit deal to bring five franchise locations to Austin, TX, with the first slated to open later in 2024. The latest Texas expansion is being driven by young, local entrepreneur Salvator Raccuglia. Raccuglia, is originally […]