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HTeaO Opens in Manor, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Manor on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Located at 12211 US-290, Manor, TX 78653 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owner Bethany Beeman.  HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to customers both in-store and through […]

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Fast Food, Finance, Franchising, Growth, News, Story

Tiger Global Backs PopUp Bagels at $300M Valuation

Investment firm Tiger Global has reportedly invested in PopUp Bagels at a $300 million valuation, according to Bloomberg. The publication said the valuation is about five times what the QSR chain was quoted at in October, when Stripe became majority owner. The agreement was finalized in March. The exact investment amount wasn’t disclosed; however, private […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Wayback Burgers Opens in Waukee, Iowa

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises announced the official opening of its newest location at 1165 SE Alice’s Road in Waukee, IA on Friday, April 10. The new restaurant brings 30 new jobs to the area, contributing to the local economy and expanding the brand’s presence […]

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Customer Experience, Drive Thru, Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Finance, Franchising, News, Restaurant Operations, Story

Submit for the 2026 QSR 50

It’s the industry’s biggest report: The QSR 50, your annual run-down of the best-performing U.S. quick-service brands. The top 50 companies ranked by U.S. system-wide sales, along with additional brands contending for the list, will appear in the August 2025 issue of QSR—our most-read edition of the year. Think your brand will make the cut this year? Fill out the […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, News

Your Pie Sets Sights on Franchise Growth

Your Pie, the Ischia-inspired pizza brand known for its customizable brick-oven pizzas and open-kitchen dining experience, is entering a pivotal growth chapter as it sets its sights on expanding its franchise footprint nationwide. After spending 2025 refining its restaurant model and operational strategy by opening 8 stores, Your Pie has rounded out Q1 with a […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Nick the Greek Opens in Ontario, California

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving up authentic Greek street food, is now open in Ontario, marking its first restaurant in San Bernardino County. The Ontario restaurant is owned and operated by franchisee Pete Patel, who also owns a location in San Dimas. With dozens of additional locations in development, Nick the Greek is […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News, pizza

Marco’s Pizza Signs 12-Unit Agreement in Southern California

Marco’s Pizza, one of the nation’s fastest-growing pizza brands, announces a 12-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit operator Baljit Gill, accelerating the brand’s expansion across Southern California. Gill began his career as an engineer, spending several years in the corporate world before pivoting to entrepreneurship. After gaining exposure to retail operations through his wife’s leadership […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Starbird Adds Hoyt Jones as Advisor to Board of Directors

Starbird, the San Francisco-based premium chicken concept, announced the appointment of industry veteran Hoyt Jones as advisor to the board of directors as the company accelerates its national franchising efforts. Jones previously served as president of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc., where he helped guide franchise development, operational alignment and national expansion across one of […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Opens Seventh Colorado Restaurant

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, has opened its seventh Colorado restaurant in Colorado Springs. Located in the renowned Broadmoor area, the restaurant introduces Hawaii’s Plate Lunch — a hearty meal shaped by the Islands’ diverse culinary heritage. Location Details Restaurant and Franchise Owner The Colorado Springs restaurant on Southgate Road is owned […]

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Fast Food, Finance, Franchising, News, Story

Chick-fil-A Wants to Transition Licensed Locations. Here’s How They’re Performing

Chick-fil-A shared in December it had been “shifting incrementally a bit” over recent years from licensed development toward owner-operator-led non-traditional restaurants. Essentially, the brand wants to transition “as many as possible” of these college campus, hospital, and theme park restaurants into the more typical, community driven, franchise approach that’s defined its footprint for decades. Currently, […]

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