Happy Group COO Sonny Asker likes to describe Savvy Sliders as a “disruptive” concept. Since its founding in 2018, the fast casual has opened 57 restaurants, and there are 60 more units in development. The brand was born out of Michigan, but has spread to existing/upcoming markets like Illinois, Nevada, Indiana, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, […]
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A recent International Franchise Association report shows that franchising continues to have a substantial, positive impact on the U.S. economy. The restaurant industry has always been fertile ground for franchise success. Restauranteurs looking to expand their concept should consider franchising as an option. Franchising a restaurant concept can offer significant benefits, including new revenue streams, […]
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has officially opened a location in Bonney Lake, Washington, bringing island-style Plate Lunch favorites to a fast-growing community just off Highway 410. The restaurant is owned and operated by cousins Robert Ramos and Ephraim Rollolazo, who are opening their first L&L location together after years of building a food business rooted in family, […]
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Vitality Bowls, the leading health-food café concept specializing in antioxidant-rich açaí bowls has inked an agreement with local entrepreneur, Charles Michael Worshim, to bring the renowned superfood café to Huntsville. Complementing their signature açaí bowls, Vitality Bowls is also known for other nutritious offerings, such as smoothies, salads, wraps, toasts, grain bowls and more, made […]
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HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Atascocita on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Located at 17622 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Amanda West McGee and John McGee, marking their first HTeaO location. HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, […]
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, continues nationwide expansion reflecting steady demand for hearty island comfort food and the continued strength of the brand’s community-centered franchise system. The company closed 2025 with 14 new franchise locations across eight states. Throughout the year, L&L expanded across multiple regions, introducing Hawaii’s Plate Lunch to new […]
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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (Capriotti’s), the award-winning national sandwich franchise known for its premium ingredients, extraordinary subs, and fanatical supporters, is entering its 50th year with significant momentum, a development pipeline that positions the brand for continued expansion in 2026 and beyond, and incentives for new franchise partners. 50 Years, 50 New Franchise Partners, $50,000 Incentive As the […]
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