Category: Growth



Emerging Concepts

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Unveils Lineup of 2024 Openings

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the fast-casual brand renowned for its authentic Hawaiian-style cuisine, announces its lineup of initial openings of 2024 through two successful networks of multi-unit franchise owners in Colorado and Texas. Founded in Honolulu, HI in 1952, L&L continues its mission to share aloha with their popular ‘Plate Lunch’ offerings throughout 230 locations across […]

Super Chix Opens Fourth Location in Alabama

SUPER CHIX (www.superchix.com) announced the opening of its second location in the Hoover/Birmingham area and fourth in Alabama!   “The new SUPER CHIX restaurant is located at 5357 US-280 Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35242 – phone number (205) 238-5174. “The Greystone Shopping Center is a great location for SUPER CHIX given its convenient and easy access and proximity to residential, business and […]



Fast Casual

Nick the Greek Opens in Santa Barbara

Nick the Greek, a West Coast-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, announced the opening of its Santa Barbara, California, location. The new location is owned and operated by restaurant industry veterans Niko Heliotis and brothers Dimitri and Panayioti Trembois. The new Santa Barbara restaurant grows the brand’s presence in Southern California to 15 […]

Cousins Maine Lobster Opens 65th Unit in Rhode Island

Cousins Maine Lobster, the Shark Tank phenom known for serving up wild caught Maine lobster rolls, authentic New England clam chowder, and delicious whoopie pies is celebrating it’s 12th anniversary with the opening of their 65th unit in the Rhode Island market. CML invites the community to join them as they celebrate with an official ribbon cutting and launch party, featuring an appearance […]





Franchising

Paris Baguette Signs Lease in San Antonio, Texas

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 160 bakery cafés in the U.S., over 100 awarded and 70 leases signed, they have built a strong presence nationwide. Now, they are growing in San Antonio. Song, an experienced hotelier and co-owner of The Gunter Hotel which […]

Slim Chickens Announces New Opening in South Carolina

Slim Chickens announced its new restaurant openings at 2089 North Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29204 and 1530 S Church St., 29505. Spearheading the second Slims store in Columbia is the reputable multi-unit operating group, Break Bread Ventures, marking their 7th Slims overall. Behind Florence is multi-unit operator, Chandler Restaurant Group, this is their second opening […]

TOUS les JOURS Opens in Oklahoma City

TOUS les JOURS, a renowned bakery café chain offering more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has officially opened its new location in Oklahoma City. Marking the brand’s first Oklahoma location at 1841 Belle Isle Blvd., the new TOUS les JOURS franchise location introduces the Oklahoma County community to its […]


Marketing & Promotions

Mountain Mike’s Releases Jalapeño Not-Knots

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain, is bringing the heat with its new Jalapeño Not-Knots, a doughy fusion of butter, cheese and sliced jalapeños! Made with house made dough, sliced jalapeños, mozzarella cheese, butter and ranch, this side joins its preceding counterparts, the Cinnamon Not-Knots and Garlic Not-Knots. The Jalapeño Not-Knots are available now […]

Voodoo Doughnut Creates ‘In the Air’ Doughnut with Country Music Artist Kane Brown

Voodoo Doughnut, renowned for its innovative artisanal doughnuts, unveied an exciting collaboration with country music sensation Kane Brown. Introducing Kane Brown’s In The Air Doughnut, a delectable creation inspired by Kane Brown’s electrifying “In The Air” tour with a few of his favorite flavors. Handcrafted with Voodoo’s signature flair, Kane Brown’s In The Air Doughnut is […]

Marco’s Pizza Launches New Brand Platform

Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announced the launch of a new brand platform, But Wait, There’s Marco’s, designed to disrupt routine ordering behavior and remind consumers of a tastier option – Marco’s Pizza. The opportunity to awaken consumers to the flavorful choice is significant. In fact, 66% of consumers had pizza […]