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Bobby’s Burgers to Open in Holladay, Utah

Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is continuing its steady growth with a new restaurant opening Friday, March 27, in the Holladay Hill shopping center, bringing Chef Bobby Flay’s signature made-to-order burgers and bold flavors to another Salt Lake–area community. Located next to Trader Joe’s and up the street from the Megaplex Luxury Theaters at 1895 E […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Hawaiian Bros Opens in Springfield, Missouri

Hawaiian Bros, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains, is opening its newest island-inspired location in Springfield. Ohana Restaurant Group, a multi-unit franchisee, continues to expand as they celebrate their newest location.   Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening celebration at their new location in the Springfield area (1272 E Battlefield Rd., Springfield, Mo., 65804) on March 23 at 11 a.m. At the grand opening, […]

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Slim Chickens Emphasizes Discipline to Power Next Phase of Growth

Slim Chickens is entering a new phase of growth, and newly appointed president and COO Christina Vaughan is working to ensure the brand scales with discipline. The fast casual entered 2026 with more than 330 units worldwide and over 1,000 in development. Target markets include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Harlem Shake Opens in Columbia, South Carolina

The award-winning and critically acclaimed Harlem Shake welcomes its first location to the South – Columbia, SC, aka “Soda City”, owned by new South Carolina resident Dietrich Williams II. Dietrich Williams II is the fourth franchisee of the fast-casual restaurant group, a retired New York City public servant with 30 years of service and a native New Yorker […]

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Mike’s Red Tacos Names Patrick Cunningham Chief Development Officer

Mike’s Red Tacos, the celebrated San Diego-born beef Birria brand named as a Yelp Top 100 U.S. Restaurant (2023), has brought on Patrick Cunningham to the role of Chief Development Officer. The appointment comes on the heels of the company’s recent franchising strategy announcement and continued development momentum, with more than 200 franchise locations already […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Bonchon Hires Blas Escarcega as Chief Development Officer

Bonchon, the globally celebrated Korean fried chicken brand known for its hand-battered, double-fried method and signature sauces, today announced that Blas Escarcega has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Escarcega will lead all aspects of franchise development in the United States, including market planning, franchise recruitment, site selection, and new restaurant […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, News, pizza

Your Pie Introduces Redesigned Restaurant Model

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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Employee Management, Fast Food, Franchising, News, Story

How a Legacy McDonald’s Franchisee is Navigating an Evolving Labor Market

One of Leigh Chamness’ earliest memories came in kindergarten, when she stared through the bus window and saw a giant Ronald McDonald behind her house. Her mother was washing it down for a corporate event, and the bus erupted. McDonald’s being a part of her childhood was hardly a one-off afternoon, though. Chamness’ mother was […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

Feng Cha Signs 5-Unit Agreement in Waco, Texas

Feng Cha, one of the fastest-growing premium specialty beverage franchises in the U.S., has signed a five-unit area development agreement that will mark the brand’s official entry into Waco. The deal includes three locations in Waco and two additional units in Dallas-Fort Worth, with the first location expected to open late this year. Leading the […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Potbelly Announces Additional Growth in Texas

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced that father-son duo, Barry and Remington Burke, are expanding their original nine-shop franchise agreement for the Greater Dallas area to now include six additional shops in East Texas. The 15 planned shops will strengthen the brand’s steady growth across Texas, which currently totals more than 60 locations. Building […]

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