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Warm Up This Winter with Happy Joe’s Oven-Baked Pasta Palooza
46-unit pizza chain celebrates pasta dishes with unique promotion from
Light Lagers Dominate BeerBoard’s 2021 Year in Beer Report
Leading technology company’s live, functional digital platform reveals style and
Newk’s Eatery Hosts $10K Giveaway to Celebrate Rewards Program Launch
Fans who join the Newk’s Rewards Program now through March
Italian-Based Poke House Invests in Sweetfin to Fuel U.S. Growth
Californian and European fast-casual poke leaders team up to open
Dickey’s Restaurant Brands Closes Out Robust Growth Year With Record Sales
World’s largest barbecue concept signed franchise deals to add 74
Dallas-Based Digital Agency, 214EATS, Acquired by FOHBOH to Tackle Multi-Billion Dollar ResTech Industry
FOHBOH Executive Team from left, Drew Pickard, Terrence Gordon, Michael
Nékter Juice Bar Starts 2022 with Category-Leading Average Unit Sales, 28% Revenue Increase, Several New Market Entries, Impressive Digital Growth, and Enhanced Store Design
Costa Mesa, CA (-) Nékter Juice Bar’s singular success story
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Enters 2022 With Four New Signings For 15 Units
After a record-setting 2021 with the highest unit sales ever,
Wienerschnitzel Franchise Inks 20-Unit Development Deal to Enter Arkansas
Wienerschnitzel Franchise Inks 20-Unit Development Deal to Enter Arkansas Exclusive
Marco’s Pizza on Pace to Reach $1 Billion in Annual Systemwide Sales in 2022 after Closing Out a Record-Breaking Sales Year
Leading Pizza Franchise Claims Larger Slice of the Industry, Prioritizes
Shipley Do-Nuts Bakes up Big 2022 Plans After Year of Tremendous Growth
Houston’s beloved do-nut brand builds on 2021 momentum with multiunit
Teriyaki Madness To Celebrate Opening of Eau Claire Shop on January 20th
Brian and Lorre Johnson are expanding the brand’s footprint of
Peach Cobbler Factory Taps Seasoned Franchise Veteran Gene Stein as Chief Operating Officer
Louisville, KY (-) The Peach Cobbler Factory today announced the
Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonade Reports Breakthrough Performance and Immense Growth in 2021
Emerging Gourmet Lemonade Franchise Grew by 25% in 2021, Looks
Red Lobster Names Patty Trevino Chief Marketing Officer
Patty Trevino Orlando, FL (-) Red Lobster® announced Patty Trevino
Waffle Irons Provided at No Cost with Golden Malted – America’s #1 Waffle
(-) For the last 85 years, Golden Malted has partnered
The Greene Turtle Opens its First New Location in 10 Years in Gambrills on January 21st
The iconic Maryland-based sports bar is opening its first corporate-owned
Tennessee Chain Selects Waitbusters Call Concierge Software to Assist With Customer Support
Atlanta, GA (-) Waitbusters, LLC announced today that the La
Peach Cobbler Factory Rolls Into Detroit With Multi-Unit Agreement
Louisville, KY (-) Peach Cobbler Factory executives announced the signing
Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch Opens in Reno, Nevada!
Fast-Growing Brand Opens First Unit Outside California (-) Huckleberry’s Breakfast
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Opens in Chowchilla
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens First Chowchilla Location Leading Family-Style Pizza
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DQ Restaurants in Texas Celebrate 75 Years and Want Fans’ Stories!
Bedford, TX (-) For 75 years, DQ® restaurants in Texas
Fransmart Opens Regional Office in Scottsdale
Dan Rowe, CEO of Fransmart. Leading franchise development firm opens
Happy Joe’s Prepares for Monumental 50th Anniversary After Booming Development Year
46-unit pizza chain signed 28 franchise agreements, resulting in more
In-Store, Online or App….Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Knows Meat on Demand is Key to Success
North Texas’ favorite bar-b-que brand has entered the Digital Age
New Innovative Platform Creates Mobile Ordering Apps for Coffee Shops to Increase Revenue and Build Strong Communities
Orda is revolutionizing the market for coffee shops by helping
Rib & Chop House Elevates the Loyalty Program: Royalty Card Takes Rocky Mountain Hospitality to the Next Level
Bozeman, MT (-) Rib & Chop House, Finally Restaurant Group’s
NAPA Kitchen and Wine Joins Westchester Commons Grand Opening January 24, 2022
Richmond, VA (-) NAPA Kitchen and Wine officially opened its
Juice It Up! Blends Record Sales and Menu Innovation in Yet Another Outstanding Year
Juice It Up! Records Juiciest Sales Year in Brand History
Peach Cobbler Factory Continues Massive Expansion Inking Multi-Unit Deal in Ohio and Michigan
Louisville, KY (-) Peach Cobbler Factory company officials announced the
Smoothie King Taps Restaurant Franchise Veteran for Key Leadership Role
Shawn Caric Shawn Caric Joins World’s Largest Smoothie Brand to
East Coast Wings + Grill Flexes Unit Level Economics Systems in 2021
Casual Dining Restaurant Franchise Has Record Year with Pandemic Off-Ramping
Coolgreens Positioned for Notable Year After Sales Skyrocket in 2021
Healthy lifestyle eatery saw total revenue up 104% over 2019,
Live the Good Life with Taziki’s Fire-Grilled Shrimp Kebobs
Acclaimed Mediterranean café brings back fan-favorite seafood item, available through
Fazoli’s Introduces Five Craveable Favorites Under $5, All Less Than 500 Calories
Iconic Italian brand features Gluten-Friendly Rotini with Marinara, Keto Pepperoni
Twin Peaks Brings Unmatched Sports Fan Experience to Columbus
The ultimate sports lodge now hiring 120 team members for
Nékter Juice Bar Launches Line of “Slender Blender” Superfood Smoothies Featuring New Metabolism Blend Booster
Nékter Also Challenges Guests to “Keep It Real” with 20%
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Records Massive 24% Sales Growth in 2021
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Reports Another Year of Major Growth
Teriyaki Madness Closed Out 2021 With 100 New Franchise Locations Sold Among 31 New Franchisees
The Seattle-style teriyaki concept also saw 23 new shops open
Suga’s Cheese Shoppe & Café Opens in Atlanta
Gourmet pimento cheese brand opens the first brick and mortar
Rise Signs Deal to Bring Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken to the Sunshine State
Experienced franchisee team set to bring the popular chicken and
Restaurants Are Facing a Wage Shortage, Not a Labor Shortage
Greg Staley by Greg Staley, CEO of SynergySuite Last year,
Pieology Pizzeria Names Shawn Thompson as New Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Thompson Tustin, CA (-) Pieology has announced the appointment
Opus Joins Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) as New Bronze Partner
Westfield, NJ (-) The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers
Lee’s Teams up With UD Flyers Daron Holmes II
Flyer Forward utilizes NIL to sign contract Dayton, OH (-)