Eggs Up Grill, a neighborhood favorite and the fastest-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise in the country, is continuing its rapid nationwide growth with a record-setting third quarter marked by strong dine-in traffic, new market expansion and multiple national industry honors. The brand opened three new restaurants during Q3 in Kingsport and Clarksville, Tennessee, and Laurens, […]
Golden Corral, the nation’s largest buffet chain known for its high-value, family-friendly dining experience, has announced Dan Doulen, CFE, as its new Senior Director of Franchise Business Development. In this role, Doulen will support the brand’s continued momentum and will play a key role in shaping franchise development strategies and driving business growth initiatives both […]
Applebee’s recently hosted its annual business meeting in Denver on Oct. 13-14 bringing together brand leadership, franchisees, and supplier partners to align on future growth and performance strategies. The event also celebrated outstanding restaurant achievements and community engagement. “Applebee’s has always been about people—our guests, our franchisees, our team members, and our partners,” said John Peyton, Applebee’s president and Dine […]
The strings are tuned, levels are checked and the mic is hot as Rock N’ Roll Sushi prepares to take the stage in Sikeston for the first time on Nov. 6. Known for its blend of head-banging culture and twisted takes on traditional Japanese dishes, this new hot spot is perfect for those seeking a […]
The Toasted Yolk Cafe is opening its newest Texas location on November 10, 2025, in booming San Antonio. The one-of-a-kind breakfast, lunch, and brunch experience is sure to please locals with the fresh, delicious food and the warm, welcoming, and lively atmosphere. With delectable brunch favorites like the Shrimp & Grits and Brisket Tacos, as […]
Rock N Roll Sushi, a sushi brand known for its vibrant, music-inspired dining experience, signed an area development agreement paving the way for its entrance in Austin and the next step in its strategic growth across the Lone Star State. The Austin-area franchise will be owned and operated by a mother and son team, May […]
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands (LVRB), the locally owned and operated franchise group behind 20 Red Robin restaurants across Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, is celebrating the first recipients of its new YUMMM-Town Heroes program. Launched on August 1, seven inspiring individuals have been selected so far. Now, LVRB is hoping to spark some excitement by seeking nominations […]
Perkins American Food Co., a leading family-dining restaurant brand known for its homestyle meals, all-day value, and iconic bakery, is rapidly expanding into Texas for the first time in its over 65 year history with multiple franchise partners in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan-area. Local entrepreneurs Shaikh Satter and Sanjida Khatoon, a husband-wife duo, recently signed […]
JINYA Ramen Bar is turning up the heat this fall in Southern California with the grand opening of its newest location at 3323 La Cienega Blvd. in Culver City. This marks the 76th location system-wide, seventh in Los Angeles and ninth in California, continuing the brand’s steady West Coast expansion and bringing its signature ramen experience […]
Another Broken Egg Cafe, the award-winning Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant, announced today the opening of two new San Diego locations. Led by seasoned restaurateurs Zeeshan Naqvi and Mahrouz Syed, the cafes will bring chef-driven dishes and warm hospitality to the West Coast. “Southern food has a way of bringing people together, and we’re […]
Known for saving bar owners from ruin on nine seasons of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, renowned hospitality expert and entrepreneur Jon Taffer is proud to announce the grand opening of Taffer’s Tavern Orlando on Wednesday, October 15, ushering in a new era for the franchise. This location will introduce a reimagined menu and expand on local favorites, next-generation design, and […]
Moxies— the premium casual restaurant brand celebrated for made-in-house culinary, signature cocktails, and enlightened hospitality — is expanding into some of North America’s leading and emerging food and drink markets. On the heels of announcing their upcoming arrival in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, Moxies opens this November in Washington, D.C., with a flagship downtown location […]
Rock N’ Roll Sushi is opening four new restaurants across the Southeast and Southwest this fall, with each location led by a different franchise partner. The new openings follow the brand’s recently signed area development agreement in Dallas, as well as an announced opening in the Mt. Juliet-Nashville area, highlighting steady momentum across multiple regions. In […]
Sugarloaf TGIF Management, LLC (“Sugarloaf”), a privately held company and manager of the global TGI Fridays brand, announced today the extension of franchise development and master franchise agreements with long-standing franchise partners Franquicias Alimentarias S.A. and Watami Co., Ltd., to expand TGI Fridays presence throughout Peru and Japan. With agreements in place to develop over […]
F1 Arcade, the world’s first official Formula 1 racing experience venue, announced today that it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Top Racing Iberia. The agreement marks a significant milestone in F1 Arcade’s international expansion, with a debut venue set to open in Madrid, Spain in the next 12 months, followed by Portugal at […]
Eggs Up Grill, a community favorite and the fastest-growing “better breakfast” restaurant franchise in the country, confirmed today that its 100th location opens next month. This milestone follows four years of rapid expansion during which the brand nearly doubled in size, driven by consistent positive guest counts, a 40 percent increase in average restaurant volumes, […]
Ford’s Garage – the burgers and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company – is heading to New Jersey for the first time. The brand has just signed a multi-unit development deal with seasoned operators Jiger Patel, Pranav Desai, and Raj Mahadevia of TIG Franchise Group to open three locations across the […]
SPB Hospitality, a portfolio company of Fortress Investment Group and a leading operator and franchisor of restaurant brands across the casual, upscale and quick-service dining segments, today announced the appointment of Robert “Bob” J. Fargo as Senior Vice President of Development. A veteran of the restaurant, retail and entertainment industries with nearly three decades of experience, Fargo […]
Rock N Roll Sushi is set to make its long-awaited return to North Texas. The brand announced today that franchisees Brian Paul and Anthony Krall have signed a three-unit area development agreement to bring Rock N’ Roll Sushi back to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The first location is slated to open as early as this winter. […]
Pizza Inn is making it official in Yukon. After two months of serving guests through its drive-thru, the beloved brand is celebrating the launch of its dine-in buffet with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12. At the helm of this new location is Oklahoma native and former NFL tight end Billy Bajema, bringing hometown […]
Dave & Buster’s, the world’s premier destination for dining, drinks, and entertainment, announced the opening of its second location in India alongside an aggressive international expansion plan with several new locations already under construction. The 22,000 square-foot Mumbai venue located on the 4th floor of Infiniti Mall, Andheri, represents another milestone in Dave & Buster’s continued expansion into India in […]
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