Famous for its mouth-watering, freshly baked pretzels, Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a bakery in Dover, located at North Dover Center, bringing its signature twisty treats to the local community. The new Wetzel’s will be part of a Kahala cobrand location, which currently features a Cold Stone Creamery. Located at North Dover Center, the addition of Wetzel’s Pretzels […]
Kona Ice, the nation’s most beloved leading mobile shaved ice franchise, just wrapped up its highly anticipated annual Konvention, bringing together franchisees to celebrate innovation, community impact and the brand’s exciting future. This year’s event marked a major milestone as Kona Ice unveiled new product offerings — including Kona Ice Blended, a fresh line of […]
Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has been recognized by Franchise Business Review as a 2025 Top Franchise for Women. Only 100 brands were named to the annual list of award winners. Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely […]
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue franchise, is excited to announce the opening of its latest location in Toronto, Ontario. Located at 2150 Bloor Street W In High Park West Bloor Village, the restaurant is now open, offering the city’s residents and visitors a chance to experience the slow-smoked, bold flavors of Texas-style […]
Biscuitville Fresh Southern is proud to announce its partnership with the highly anticipated Biscuits & Banjos Festival, serving as the exclusive Quick Service Restaurant biscuit sponsor and as an Impact Partner for the 2025 event. This exciting collaboration celebrates the deep-rooted cultural traditions of Southern cuisine and bluegrass music, and is already sold out. The […]
The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently named Stephen and Richelle McCabe, owner of the Aroma Joe’s in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. The McCabes were honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards are […]
Pizza Factory, a beloved West Coast pizza brand, announced the opening of its newest location in Jackson, California, on February 26th situated at 525 CA-49 Jackson, CA 95642. This marks the fourth Pizza Factory location for experienced franchisees Gurdeep Bains and his partner TJ Dhaliwal, who also operate locations in Rio Vista, Valley Springs and Winters. […]
CAVA, the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, opened its first restaurant in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The restaurant is located at 11594 Whistle Drive, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46037 and will be open from 10:45 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. CAVA Fishers is a 3,000-square-foot location with a 40-seat dining room, digital order pick-up and delivery. […]
Captain D’s, the U.S.’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, announced its partnership with CD’s Holdings as the ownership group bringing Captain D’s signature seafood offerings to the UK and other European countries. A recent 20-unit master franchise agreement for the United Kingdom — Captain D’s first venture into Europe — is moving quickly with the first location set to open […]
Prioritizing growth and innovation, We Sell Restaurants, the nation’s leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants, is announcing the formation of its Franchise Advisory Board. This group of world-class business leaders bring extensive franchise industry expertise. The goal of this board is to drive the brand’s continued growth in the industry and support its […]
Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, today announced it has reached an agreement to open its newest restaurant, located at 1165 SE Alice’s Road in Waukee, IA. Projected to open in September 2025, the new location will be Wayback Burgers’ first restaurant in Iowa, adding approximately […]
Get ready to embark on a whimsical flavor adventure, as Erbert & Gerbert’s announces the launch of its enchanting new dessert, the Unicorn Crispy Bar! Available only for a limited time, this delightful treat promises to add a sprinkle of magic to your day. The Unicorn Crispy Bar is a vibrant and colorful dessert, made […]
Checkers & Rally’s is serving up an unbeatable drive-thru deal that’s sure to make a splash this season! For just $3, guests can enjoy two sandwiches – choose from delicious Crispy Fish or Spicy Chicken options. With Lent upon us, the Crispy Fish sandwich is the perfect choice for those observing the season. Made with […]
Slim Chickens announced its opening in Wembley located at Unit 5, The Hive, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley Park, London. The opening is spearheaded by multi-unit operator Boparan Restaurant Group, who has over 60+ locations in the UK. The better-chicken brand has opened 300+ locations across the United States, Turkey, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Slim Chickens […]
Salad and Go Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nutritious food and education to underserved communities, announces today the recipients of its first-ever Nourishing Communities Grant program. As a result of the program, a total of $174,000 in grant funding has been distributed to 52 nonprofits across four states and the funding will be used by […]
Goodcents will open its second Arkansas location in Bentonville on Thursday, March 13, at 2508 S. Walton Blvd. A grand opening celebration kicks off at 11 a.m., and the first person in line will win free subs for a year. The first 50 people in line will have a chance to win a gift card […]
Spring has arrived at Greenlane, bringing a bold new menu designed to shake up the drive-thru experience. Available now at all three Tampa locations, these seasonal offerings introduce vibrant flavors while staying true to Greenlane’s signature mix of crave-worthy favorites. Carefully crafted by Greenlane’s culinary team, led by Chris Kern, the spring menu balances refreshing […]
Chuck E. Cheese, the world’s leading family entertainment center, is bringing learning to life with Chuck E.’s STEAM-tastic Adventure — a new hands-on field trip program designed for kindergarten through fifth grade students. Developed in partnership with STEM.org Educational Research and aligned to NGSS, ISTE, and CASEL standards, the program transforms a day at Chuck E. Cheese […]
Get ready to rise, grind, and kick ass with Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii! Known for its premium Hawaiian coffee and unforgettable café experiences, the bold and spirited coffee franchise is rolling out a fresh lineup of power-packed drinks designed to fuel your hustle and energize your day. Whether customers are chasing adventure, tackling their to-do […]
Ziggi’s Coffee announced it will officially open the doors of its new shop, located at 5721 Bellflower Blvd in Lakewood, on Tuesday, March 11 at 5:00 AM. The new location is expected to add approximately 12 new jobs to the local economy. Owned and operated by first-time franchisee, Amar Mahmood, the 1,800 sq. ft. coffee […]
Zentis North America, a global leader in fruit and nutrition processing, is now the largest popping boba producer in the US. The fully automated production line in Plymouth, Indiana, enables local fabrication of a traditionally imported product to the U.S; meeting the growing demand for innovative, high-quality ingredients in the foodservice and retail sectors. “This […]
Get ready to make your mornings even better because Whataburger is rolling out an exciting new way to fuel your day – the $5 Breakfast Whatadeal! Starting March 12, fans will have their choice of a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit or Taquito (with or without cheese), plus any size beverage—all for just five bucks. Whether you need a fresh cup […]
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