Chicago’s fried chicken shop Fry the Coop has nine locations throughout the city and suburbs, and on National Hot Chicken Day (Sunday, 3/30) they are celebrating the heat with $5 sandwiches for ONE DAY ONLY at every location (while supplies last!).
Illinois locations include: Chicago (West Town, Lincoln Park & Portage Park), Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, Elmhurst, Darien, Bolingbrook + Prospect Heights.
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. […]
California Tortilla, the unique fast-casual restaurant franchise known for its bold “California-style” Mexican food, is turning 30 this year and is celebrating by turning back time to 1995. On Wednesday June 18, fans can head to any California Tortilla location and score $5 burritos and bowls all day long. “We’ve been proudly serving our guests […]
Cheba Hut, the “Toasted” sub shop known for laid-back vibes, next-level sandwiches and the sweet taste of childhood in a cold cup of Kool-Aid, is rolling up another joint in the DFW area. Opening soon at 2301 E. Broad St., Bldg. 100, Suite 141, the shop is just down the road from Methodist Mansfield Medical […]
While artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword dominating conversations in every industry, The Human Bean is turning talk into action—leveraging AI not just for efficiency, but to elevate the customer experience, support franchisee partners, and infuse brand personality into every touchpoint. For The Human Bean, AI isn’t about replacing people; it’s about enhancing their impact. […]
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 […]
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