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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the leading global specialty coffee and tea house, is continuing to build momentum in non-traditional franchise development with its location at Salt Lake City International Airport. As the brand’s 23rd airport café across seven major U.S. airports, this opening reinforces its position as a preferred beverage concept in some of […]

Palmer Digital Group, a full-service supplier and installer of indoor and outdoor digital kiosks,drive-thru digital menu boards and canopy systems, has  broadened its range of display solutions to serve more installation points and design needs in the QSR and retail markets. The National Restaurant Association Show beginning Saturday at Chicago’s McCormick Place marks the public debut […]

Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café, the ultra-popular restaurant brand serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializing in sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks and more, expands its national presence entering two new states: Arkansas and Missouri. In a four-unit signed agreement, two restaurants will be opening in Arkansas metropolitan cities, and two restaurants will be […]

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), the nationally recognized food truck concept known for its authentic Maine lobster, is expanding into West Virginia for the very first time. Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Savas and Victoria Alkoc—who operate multiple CML food trucks across several states—are bringing the brand to the Mountain State Savas, a former stock trader, and Victoria, a […]

Salata, the built-to-order salad kitchen that allows guests to create and customize their meals, is turning up the flavor this spring with a bold new addition to its lineup of house-made dressings. Launching May 13 at all Salata restaurants, the White Miso Vinaigrette offers a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy blend packed with nutrients. The […]

Guthrie’s, the original chicken finger restaurant, announced that its newest restaurant opened today at 1437 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, near Park South Plaza shopping center. It is the brand’s 31st location in the state overall. Established in 1978 as the first restaurant in the United States to build a menu only around scratch-made […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is flippin’ the script on franchising with a beefy new incentive program for prospects who sign to develop between three and 10 locations, offering significant cash savings on franchise fees, development fees and royalties up to more than $300,000.*  After a remarkable 2024 and promising start to 2025 with seven […]

Pinkbox Doughnuts will sell a special line up of patriotic-themed doughnuts for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The perfect sweet treat for holiday picnics, pool parties, and barbecues, thespecialty doughnuts are available for pre-orders online now and for in-shop purchase three days only, Friday, May 24 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The menu includes:

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is bringing its authentic New England-style lobster rolls to more locations across Europe. The fast casual lobster roll chain’s first two European locations are now open in Milan, Italy, and future locations are planned within Italy, as well as Switzerland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In total, 100 locations are expected […]

Kilwins, the beloved American confectionery brand known for its hand-crafted chocolates, premium ice cream, and warm, nostalgic in-store experiences, announced the appointment of Brad Williams as vice president of franchise operations. In this role, Williams will develop strategies and support systems to drive profitability, consistency, and long-term success across all Kilwins franchise locations.  With more than 30 […]

Slice Factory, a fast-growing Chicago-based pizza franchise known for its jumbo slices and Slice-Thru drive-thru concept, has appointed Peter Ruge as its new Director of Catering and Events — and the results are already turning heads. Since joining in January 2025, Ruge has led a complete transformation of the brand’s catering division, driving a 120% […]

Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (TMS), the globally inventive, plant-based fast food brand with a mission-driven ethos, announced its largest expansion deal to date—a multimillion-dollar development agreement to open 18 locations across Arizona in partnership with Exclusive Area Developer Patrick Lam. This move marks a major milestone in Mr. Charlie’s nationwide franchise rollout and introduces […]

Taco John’s, a leading Mexican quick-service restaurant, announces a signed agreement to expand in Indiana, a key development state for the brand. Seasoned multi-unit and multi-brand franchisees Kush Patel and Bobby Patel will spearhead Taco John’s Midwest growth. With site selection already underway, the new LaPorte location is projected to open in Q4 of 2025, […]

Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is bringing its authentic New England-style lobster rolls to more locations across Europe. The fast casual lobster roll chain’s first two European locations are now open in Milan, Italy, and future locations are planned within Italy, as well as Switzerland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In total, 100 locations are expected […]

Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, conceptualized in Washington D.C., has announced its latest opening in Rapid City, South Dakota. Opening in summer 2025 at 525 St Joseph Street Suite 1, Toastique will offer gourmet toast creations, smoothie bowls, nutrient-rich cold-pressed juices, smoothies, espresso, coffee, and grab-and-go options.  The new location will […]

Get ready, LA — a new powerhouse just hit the Ike’s menu. Today, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is hyped to share the launch of the KP Nasty, an ace of a sandwich crafted in collaboration with Basketball All-Star and Los Angeles guard Kelsey Plum.  Now a permanent part of the Ike’s lineup, the KP Nasty […]

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s), the iconic brand known for its fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, has joined forces with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, to open the state’s second Walmart bakery in Edinburg, Texas, situated at 4101 S McColl Rd.  This new location is a result of Wetzel’s continued expansion into high-traffic retail environments, including many prime Walmart locations, […]

Salata, the built-to-order salad concept that allows guests to customize and create meals that fit their lifestyle, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Cibolo, Texas. Located within the Cibolo Crossing shopping center off Interstate 35 at 18384 IH-35N, Suite 101, the restaurant will officially open its doors on Thursday, May 15, […]

Shake Shack has partnered with Grupo Attie-Multifood Enterprises to bring the iconic brand to Panama. As part of the deal, the partnership plans to open 12 Shacks across the Panamanian market by 2035, with its first Shack scheduled to open in 2026 – marking an exciting new chapter in the Company’s international journey. Shake Shack […]

Sammy’s Sliders—the chef-driven slider spot co-founded by franchise leader Sam G. Ballas and award-winning chef Sammy Gianopoulos—is heating up Winston-Salem with crave-worthy, seasonal flavors just in time for summer. Whether you’re looking to cool off or dig into bold comfort food, these limited-time treats deliver big flavor—available for just a short time: And in celebration […]

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a health-focused quick-service restaurant known for its fresh juices, smoothies, wraps, salads, and more, announced the grand opening of its newest location in Brighton, conveniently located at 8593 W. Grand River Ave.  This location marks Beyond Juicery + Eatery’s 38th in the state, further expanding the brand’s presence across the Midwest. […]

In honor of National Hamburger Day on Wednesday, May 28, all 11 Illinois Epic Burger restaurants will serve up a sizzing deal for burger lovers. Guests will enjoy an “Epic Burger” for just $5. The burger, which can be enjoyed in store only, will feature: “There’s no better way to celebrate National Hamburger Day than […]

Savory Fund and Harrington Park Advisors are proud to announce that the acquisition of Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food by Blue Marlin Partners and Trive Capital has been named the 2025 Food & Beverage Deal of the Year by Mergers & Acquisitions. The Mo’ Bettahs deal was distinguished not by headline value, but by its premium growth valuation — executed in a […]

Taco John’s is kicking off the summer season by bringing even more flavor to its menu. After an overwhelmingly positive response to the new Fiesta Softshell Tacos that debuted last fall, more of the Taco John’s menu is joining the Fiesta, PLUS a new lineup of refreshing beverage choices to beat the heat! Taco John’s new […]