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Handel’s Opened 20 Locations and Entered New Markets in 2025

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream closed 2025 on a high note as it celebrated its 80th anniversary with rapid expansion, multiple national accolades and continued same-store sales growth across its franchise system. The brand currently has over 175 parlors open across 20 states.  Building on eight decades of serving its signature ice cream, Handel’s continues to attract […]

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Franchising, Growth, News, pizza

Mr Gatti’s Pizza Eyes Expansion in Houston

Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the fast-growing pizza and family entertainment brand, announced a targeted market expansion plan focused on the Houston region, leveraging the city’s booming economy, rising restaurant spending, and strong tourism trends. “Houston is a strategic market for sustainable growth and wide open franchise opportunities,” said Scott McIntosh, Vice President of Franchise Development at Mr […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Slim Chickens Signs 6-Unit Deal in California

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today a six-unit development agreement that will bring the brand to California for the first time. The agreement is an amendment to an existing development deal with Roper Foods, LLC, an experienced restaurant operator currently developing Slim Chickens […]

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Bubbakoo’s Burritos Opens in Lansing, Michigan

Bubbakoo’s Burritos, the award-winning Mexican-fusion concept, announces the opening of its newest location on February 16. Conveniently located at 3101 E Saginaw Street, the newest restaurant from the innovative Mexican-fusion brand is locally owned and operated by Sam Chowdari, Jinal Patel, and Jeet Singh. “Opening the second Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Michigan is an exciting opportunity to […]

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Hawaiian Bros Signs 6-Unit Deal in Las Vegas

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill (Hawaiian Bros), the island-inspired fast casual QSR concept, announced the continued expansion of its footprint through a six-unit franchise development agreement. Inked with franchisee group Rock Strategic LLC, this agreement will stretch Hawaiian Bros’ existing presence across the entire Las Vegas market, focusing on bringing new restaurants to the southern part of the region. Rock […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Smalls Sliders Signs Multi-Unit Deal in Northwest Arkansas and Missouri

Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to develop four new Cans in Northwest Arkansas and Missouri. Spearheaded by brothers Joe and Tim Rheem and business partner Johnny Hughes, the team is eager to strengthen the brand’s presence in two markets that are prime for growth.  Joe and Tim […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Story

Savvy Sliders Finds Big Opportunity in Small Burgers

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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Tips to Successfully Build and Scale a Restaurant Franchise

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 Opens in Bonney Lake, Washington

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 to Open in Huntsville, Alabama

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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