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Potbelly Signs 20-Unit Agreement in Denver Metro Area

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop known for its craveable menu and community-driven atmosphere, has signed a 20-shop franchise development agreement with Red Butte Hospitality (RBH), led by partners Vince Burkett and Jeremy Carl, to expand its presence across the Denver metro area. The agreement builds on the brand’s existing 10-shop presence in Colorado and […]

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Pizza Factory Unit in Northern Nevada Enters New Franchisee Ownership

Pizza Factory, the community-driven West Coast pizza brand, is strengthening its presence in Northern Nevada as two locations enter a new chapter under local ownership.  Kevin Trigilio has taken ownership of the Carson City restaurant at 3120 Highway 50 East, while Jeramie “Maya” Keller now leads the Reno location at 3480 Lakeside Drive. The transition […]

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Cheba Hut to Open in Casper, Wyoming

Casper’s sandwich scene just got a little more elevated with the arrival of Cheba Hut, a “toasted” sub restaurant that is in the business of taming munchies — and business is booming.  Located at 1668 Heathrow Ave., the new spot sits near Fun Valley Park, Susie McMurry Park and Casper Country Club, making it a convenient stop […]

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Little Greek Fresh Grill Targets Growth Push with New Franchise Opportunities

Little Greek Fresh Grill, the Mediterranean brand serving bold, cooked-to-order dishes with an American twist, is bringing vibrant Mediterranean flavors and even bigger franchise opportunities to the table. The fast-casual favorite is gearing up for a busy year ahead as they prepare to re-open their location at Tropicana field and find new franchisees to join them […]

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Joint Employer Debate Reignites as Department of Labor Moves to Set Clearer Standard

The joint employer rule is up for debate once again. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor moved to establish a unified standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and align it with the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. The move—featuring […]

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Khalid Mughal Signs Three-Year Deal to Expand Roy Rogers in Pennsylvania

Khalid Mughal, an accomplished convenience retail and quick-service restaurant operator with nearly two decades of entrepreneurial experience in South-Central Pennsylvania, has signed a three-store development agreement with Roy Rogers Restaurants to expand the brand’s presence in the Lancaster, Harrisburg and Mechanicsburg markets. The agreement marks a homecoming of sorts for Roy Rogers in a region […]

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Port of Subs Expands Franchise Platform with New Southern California Developer

Port of Subs, the neighborhood sandwich franchise serving up fresh, made-to-order subs, continues to scale its national franchise platform with the appointment of Mandy Miller as its 19th Regional Developer, marking a key milestone as the brand nears its goal of establishing its first 20 Regional Developers nationwide. Miller’s territory spans Southern San Diego, including […]

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HTeaO to Open in Kingsville, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Kingsville on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Located at 1520 S Brahma Blvd, Kingsville, TX 78363 the new store is owned and operated by first-time franchise owners Sara and Roddy Trevino.  HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to […]

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New Chick-fil-A Opens at Eastfield Mixed-Use Development in Selma, North Carolina

AdVenture Development celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the grand opening of Chick-fil-A at Eastfield. Karla Reinertsen, owner operator was joined by family, her Chick-fil-A Smithfield Selma team, Selma Mayor Byron McAllister, Chick-fil-A corporate representatives, and members of the board of the Triangle East Chamber. Chick-fil-A is the fourth national restaurant opening at Eastfield, the 435-acre, 3 million-square-foot master-planned, mixed-use, Live-Work-Play development in Selma, NC; I-95, Exits 97 and 98. “We […]

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Potbelly Signs Development Agreement in Maryland and Delaware

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop known for its craveable menu and community-driven atmosphere, announced today that franchisees Vipul Patel and Dharampal (DP) Patel have signed a development agreement to open up to four shops across Maryland and Delaware, expanding the brand’s footprint into a key Mid-Atlantic market. Last year, the duo signed a two-shop development […]

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