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Pancheros Signs 3-Unit Deal Midwest-Based Franchise Group

Pancheros Mexican Grill, the fresh-Mex QSR brand known for Burritos Better Built, announces a new partnership with Mex Midwest, a seasoned multi-unit restaurant group expanding its portfolio of leading fast-casual brands. The three-unit franchise agreement includes plans to open three Pancheros restaurants across the Midwest, with two new locations slated to open in northern Illinois […]

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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News

Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens in Gilroy, California

Famous for its mouth-watering, freshly baked pretzels, Wetzel’s Pretzels (Wetzel’s) is opening a new bakery at one of California’s top retail destinations, Gilroy Premium Outlets, as the brand continues to bring its signature treats to Santa Clara County. Located at Gilroy’s premium outdoor shopping and entertainment center, renowned for its premier dining and retail offerings, the new Wetzel’s Pretzels […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

HTeaO to Open in Claremore, Oklahoma

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Claremore on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Located at 1750 S Lynn Riggs Blvd, Claremore, OK 74019 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Erin and John Love, marking this as their second HTeaO location.  HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, […]

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Franchising, Growth, News

ZJD and Branded Capital Solutions Launch New Firm to Serve Franchise Growth and Deal Advisory Needs

ZJD, a strategic investment group featuring the industry veterans behind Fishman PR and Franchise Elevator PR, and Branded Capital Solutions, a subsidiary of Branded Hospitality, announced the formation of F&B Capital, a new capital markets firm focused on advising and supporting concepts across the franchise ecosystem. Formed as a joint venture partnership, F&B Capital will specialize in growth equity raising, structured […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Fatburger Opens New Store in Paris Area

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of a new Fatburger restaurant in the Paris area in Rosny-sous-Bois. The location is the first of 30 units to open across France in partnership with the group behind Big M CIE. “France is a key strategic […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Pepper Lunch Announces New Opening in Phoenix

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese-born experiential fast-casual concept with more than 560 locations across 17 countries, announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. Located at 2945 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85085, the restaurant will officially open its doors on March 26. Hours of operation will be daily from 11am – 9pm. To celebrate […]

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Franchising, News, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Fransmart Appoints Sara Schmillen Chief Marketing Officer

Fransmart, the global leader in franchise development, has announced the appointment of Sara Schmillen as Chief Marketing Officer. Schmillen brings more than two decades of marketing leadership experience in the restaurant and franchise industries, with a proven track record of building high-impact brands and driving measurable growth. In her new role, Schmillen will oversee the […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Teriyaki Madness Opens New Location in Long Island, New York

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the fast casual restaurant concept known for its bold, cooked-to-order teriyaki bowls, today announced the opening of its newest location in North Babylon at 1201 Deer Park Ave., slated for March 27. This marks the brand’s first location on Long Island and its second in New York, representing continued strategic growth in the […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

Scooter’s Coffee Honors Top Franchisees at Companywide Conference

Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest drive-thru specialty coffee franchise systems, honored several of its top franchisees and their teams at a companywide conference held last week in Omaha, Neb. Multi-Unit Franchisee of the YearHigh Porch Coffee, LLC, owned and operated by Jeremy Music and Kris Pickens, was awarded Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year, the […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

MilkShake Factory Comes to Walpole, Massachusetts

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is making its Massachusetts debut with the official grand opening of its new location in Walpole on Saturday, March 28. Located at 108 Providence Highway, Suite P08, the new shop is owned and operated by franchise partners Taragh and Babbie Mulvany and marks the brand’s […]

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