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Big Chicken, the popular fast-casual concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and creator of one of the most iconic fast-food milkshakes, announced the grand opening of its newest location in Minden on Monday, November 24 at 913 Santa Anita Avenue. Situated conveniently at the intersection of Highway 395 and Highway 88, this opening […]

Pure Green, the fastest-growing wellness-based juice bar franchise, is excited to announce a new smoothie in collaboration with POM Wonderful, the number-one-selling 100-percent pomegranate juice in North America: The POM Glow Smoothie. Debuting on November 1 to coincide with the start of National Pomegranate Month, the limited-time collaboration offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, combining the bold, […]

HTeaO, the nation’s premier iced tea franchise, announces the success of its third annual Round-Up campaign, which raised an impressive $118,879.72 throughout October to benefit the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. The initiative, active across all HTeaO locations from October 1-31, encouraged customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100% of contributions funding Hope […]

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is set to open in Las Vegas this December, marking the brand’s first Clark County location and fourth in Nevada. The Las Vegas restaurant will be owned and operated […]

Salt & Straw ice cream’s iconic Holiday Series is returning for the month of December. Co-founder and head ice cream maker Tyler Malek has turned all of his favorite holiday flavors into five unique ice creams that capture the cheerful, nostalgia and cozy traditions of the holiday season,and are  influenced by Grandma Malek’s favorite festive […]

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue concept, announced the grand opening of its first location in Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico. The new store, led by local entrepreneur and franchisee Jonathan Rosas Blanco, marks a pivotal milestone in Dickey’s international expansion, bringing authentic, slow-smoked barbecue to a new audience of food lovers. This opening is […]

Cheba Hut, the unconventional sandwich shop and bar known for its “toasted” subs and laid-back atmosphere, announced the grand opening of its newest location in Johnston, IA. This expansion marks a massive milestone for the brand as it continues to grow and offer its signature “toasted” vibes and unique experience to even more sandwich lovers […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, acai and superfruit bowl chains, is continuing to expand to new markets following a recent development deal that will bring the popular brand to Yukon, Oklahoma. The agreement was signed by franchisees Dirk and Jessie Flejter of Sip of Sunshine, LLC. As demand […]

Duck Donuts announced the expanded availability of Duck Donuts gift cards at select retailers nationwide. Fans of the brand can now conveniently purchase gift cards not only in-store or online at www.duckdonuts.com, but also at a range of national retailers, making it easier than ever to share the pure joy of Duck Donuts with friends […]

Goodcents, a sub sandwich franchise with deep roots in the Midwest, will open its first shop in Texas on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 2206-D Katy Flewellen Road in Katy. Texas becomes the 10th state where Goodcents operates. A grand opening celebration is slated to begin at 11 a.m., and the first person in line will win […]

On the heels of its groundbreaking collaboration with Jake Paul and his epic bout with Mike Tyson – seen by more than 100 million viewers across the world – Dog Haus announced that the brand has gone global. The acclaimed craft-casual brand opened in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone as Jake Paul simultaneously […]

Flynn Group LP (“Flynn”), the largest franchise operator in the world, today announced the acquisition of 32 Wendy’s restaurants in Indianapolis. With this acquisition, Flynn has increased its domestic Wendy’s portfolio to a total of 309 restaurants, with the addition of 116 units in 2024 alone. While this acquisition marks Flynn’s first expansion into Indiana with Wendy’s, […]

Orange Leaf, a quick-service frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Azle, Texas. The event will take place at 828 Boyd Rd. Suite 102, on Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In celebration of the new opening, the event will feature activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Orange Leaf grand […]

Jack in the Box Inc., a leading publicly traded quick-service restaurant company, announced a five-unit development agreement in the Detroit, Michigan market. This agreement expands on the brand’s previously announced plans to open five locations in West Michigan with another franchisee. “We are delighted to welcome Maan Almansour and Andi Kareem to our growing franchise […]

OAKBERRY, the global quick-service superfood brand with 100% natural and always fresh açaí, announced its sponsorship of the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team, which will make its debut in the fifth season of SailGP. OAKBERRY brings açaí to the high seas through a new partnership with Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team. Bringing açaí to the high seas, […]

Roy Rogers Restaurants announced the official lease signing for its newest location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Planned to open in the Spring of 2025, this new location signals the chain’s exciting return to the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia markets since the 1980s. Located in the heart of the region’s most popular shopping destination, […]

Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous chicken finger franchise with nearly 20 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 226 sold, will be opening another location in Pittsburgh this year. 3E Franchise is leading the brand’s growth in Pittsburgh, and after recently securing real estate at 5200 Baum Blvd., they are on track […]

Piada Italian Street Food, as the company strengthens its focus on people strategy and business intelligence, announced two key promotions in its leadership team.  Jenifer Marchio and Caleb Cochrun recently stepped into new roles, enhancing Piada’s strategic direction and operational capabilities in the fast-casual space.  Jenifer Marchio was promoted to VP of People Services, and […]

In memory of Greg Smith, beloved franchise owner of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Dothan, Alabama, and a dedicated Army veteran, his brother Mike Smith III, alongside business partner Larry Brunson, is stepping up to honor and continue Greg’s legacy of serving quality barbecue and supporting their community. Greg, who passed away suddenly, was known for […]