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The Red Chickz Bolsters Growth with Deals in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Dallas-Forth

The Red Chickz, the fast-casual brand known for its bold West Coast twist on Nashville Hot Chicken, is accelerating its nationwide growth with three new multi-unit development deals across Massachusetts, Maryland, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. “We’re not chasing growth – we’re building it in the markets that matter,” said Co-Founder and CEO Shawn Lalehzarian. […]

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Wayback Burgers to Open in Springfield, Georgia

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, today announced it has reached an agreement to open its newest restaurant, located at 1374 S. Highway 21 in Springfield, GA. Projected to open in Fall 2026, this will be Wayback Burgers’ newest location in Georgia, creating approximately 30 new […]

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Taco Bell is Triumphing on More Than Just Value

Taco Bell turned in another strong quarter in Q1, and while value remains a major driver behind one of fast food’s steadiest performers, the brand’s momentum is coming from several places at once. In the U.S., Taco Bell posted 8 percent same-store sales growth in the first quarter, marking its eighth straight quarter of domestic […]

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Yum! Brands Keeps Winning as Pizza Hut Exit Looms 

Yum! Brands turned in a solid Q1 beat, driven by another strong quarter at Taco Bell and continued momentum across KFC’s global business. System sales rose 6 percent in the first quarter, with global same-store sales up 3 percent and digital mix reaching a new high of 63 percent. Core operating profit grew 10 percent […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

MilkShake Factory Comes to Holladay, Utah

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is opening its newest location in Holladay, Utah. The new store officially opens on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1920 E Rodeo Walk Drive, bringing the brand’s signature desserts to the Salt Lake Valley community. To celebrate, the Holladay MilkShake Factory will host a […]

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16 Handles Announces Expansion into California

 16 Handles, the upscale frozen yogurt and dessert franchise known for its modern design and viral flavors, is bringing its modern, tech-forward concept to the West Coast, announcing its first-ever expansion into California with eight units planned across some of the state’s most high-demand markets. Initial locations are already in development across the LA Metro […]

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Subway Cuts Hundreds More Stores as Rightsizing Effort Continues

Subway’s U.S. store count declined for a 10th straight year in 2025 as the brand continues to rightsize its footprint. The sandwich giant shuttered a net of 729 restaurants in 2025, ending with 18,773 units nationwide. All of Subway’s units are franchised. It reached a peak of more than 27,000 stores in 2015. However, between […]

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HTeaO to Open in Prosper, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Prosper on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Located at 200 South Preston Road, Prosper, TX 75078, the new store is owned by franchise owner Steven Benavides and operated by General Manager, Kevin Benavides.   HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and […]

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The Human Bean Opens in Cedar Park, Texas

The Human Bean drive-thru is coming to town at 104 W. Whitestone Blvd in Cedar Park beginning this Thursday, April 30th. Visitors will get a first taste of the drive-thru’s signature offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, clean caffeine-powered Bright® Energy, and good eats to-go.   Local owners, Neil Ehrlich & Louie Ehrlich, say the location will offer premium products and exceptional customer service […]

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Large Taco Bell Operator Diversified Restaurant Group Restructures Leadership to Strengthen Operations and Strategy

Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG), a leading franchisee operating more than 360 Taco Bell and Arby’s restaurants across multiple states, today announced a strategic realignment of its executive leadership team. Effective immediately, the structural updates are designed to enhance operational clarity, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and position the organization for its next phase of strategic growth. New […]

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