Top Franchising News

Power Brands Hospitality Group, the Alabama franchisee of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, has officially opened its newest Grimaldi’s location at Clift Farm, 461 John Henry Way, Suite 850, in Madison, Alabama. The restaurant brings the brand’s award-winning, Brooklyn style coal-fired brick-oven pizzas to the North Alabama community. This opening marks the third Grimaldi’s location in the state and the […]

Ford’s Garage – the full-service, 1920s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company – has signed a three-unit development agreement with Carson’s Garage, LLC to bring the brand to Delaware for the first time. The agreement includes new restaurants planned for Kent and Sussex counties, with the first location expected to […]

Sunny Street Café continues its Midwest growth with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will bring its beloved, scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept to Indianapolis for the first time through multi-unit hospitality operator Vijay Patel in summer 2026. The brand is actively evaluating sites in Indianapolis, first targeting the North and Northwest part of the […]

Ford’s Garage, the full-service, 1920s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company, is hitting the gas in Q1 of 2026 after a standout year of franchise growth and expanding nationwide demand. 2025 by the Numbers: “We have seen remarkable growth this past year and are so excited to […]

Broken Yolk Café, a category-leading franchise in the breakfast and brunch space, is coming to the Midwest. In partnership with seasoned quick-service operator Marc Clapper, a development deal has been struck to introduce the San Diego-based brand to Lafayette, Indiana, home of NCAA powerhouse Purdue University. The agreement will bring two cafe locations to the […]

Grumpy’s Restaurant, an award-winning full-service Americana diner known for its scratch-made menu and genuine hospitality, is reporting a strong start to 2026 with consistent first-quarter sales growth, continued franchise expansion, and increased brand momentum across Northeast Florida. Driven by disciplined operations, a scratch kitchen model, and strong guest loyalty, the brand delivered steady year-over-year growth […]

Flying Biscuit Café announced strong franchise development activity in the first quarter of 2026, selling six territories, entering new markets, adding leases in four growth markets, and opening a new location in Tallahassee, Florida. During Q1, Flying Biscuit entered new markets in Abilene, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee, while continuing to expand in Houston, Texas and […]

Perkins American Food Co., a leading family-dining restaurant brand known for its classic, all-day breakfast and iconic bakery, is officially entering the Lone Star State. The company has signed a three-unit development agreement with new franchise partner Raj DFW LLC, marking the brand’s first-ever expansion into Texas. The flagship restaurant is slated to open in […]

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux expands its franchise portfolio by adding long-term Marriott properties franchisee Jamie Daniel of Daniel Hospitality to the brand. The brand’s franchise expansion comes with the launch of an exclusive partnership with Georgia-born country music superstar Cole Swindell to bring a future franchise to Nashville, opening on Broadway in 2027. “Expanding our franchise […]

Sugarloaf Management, LLC today announced the signing of a Development Agreement with PrideIn Hotels and Resorts, marking TGI Fridays’ official entry into Kenya and a significant milestone in the brand’s international growth. The agreement represents TGI Fridays’ first expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa, opening a new chapter for the brand in a high-potential region. The agreement, signed […]

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is continuing to expand its Kansas footprint. The brand is developing a corporate-operated restaurant in the Manhattan area. Chad Offerdahl, President and CEO, and Scott Jayne, VP of Operations, will spearhead the opening. The […]

Rock N’ Roll Sushi is turning up the volume with the opening of its newest location at 1801 Jackson Avenue W on Mar. 9. The restaurant marks the brand’s first location in the city, fifth in the state and 77th in the US. Located just minutes from the University of Mississippi campus and a short drive […]

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Hurricane Grill & Wings and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of the first Hurricane Grill & Wings in the greater Houston area, and the second location for the beloved wing brand in Texas. Located in the Plantation Village shopping center, the new Lake Jackson restaurant offers […]

Twin Hospitality Group Inc., parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, announced the grand opening of its new Fayetteville lodge, located at 1891 Skibo Road near Cross Creek Mall. The new location marks Twin Peaks’ second restaurant in North Carolina and its 115th systemwide. Twin Peaks Fayetteville will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 […]