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Nick the Greek Opens Second Location in Reno, Nevada

Nick the Greek, a national chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has opened its second location in Reno following a successful debut in 2023. The restaurant is owned and operated by local restaurant industry veteran Bridger Johnson. Johnson has exclusive rights to develop two Nick the Greek locations throughout Northern Nevada. With dozens of […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Food, Franchising, Growth, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News, Story

Smoothie King Builds on 53-Year Legacy with New Brand Evolution Plan

Smoothie King is entering a new chapter, building on more than five decades in the category it helped create. The evolution touches menu, store experience, and growth strategy at the same time. The company introduced smoothies in 1973 and has since built an identity around taste and nutrition. Now the goal is to translate that […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

Scooter’s Coffee Signs 31-Unit Deal Across Southeast

Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s fastest-growing drive-thru coffee franchises, announced one of the largest Multi-Store Development Agreements (MSDA) in its history. Soon you’ll be able to Scoot On Around to 31 additional Scooter’s Coffee locations across the Southeast through a new strategic partnership with Boddie-Noell Enterprises, a highly respected multi-unit operator and nation’s largest […]

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Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, and Hot Dog on a Stick Open Tri-Branded Concept in Manteca, California

FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express, Hot Dog on a Stick and 14 other restaurant concepts, announces the opening of the all-American pairing of Fatburger, Buffalo’s Express and Hot Dog on a Stick in Manteca, Calif. Conveniently located at the 2064 Crestwood Avenue travel center, the drive-thru location marks the fifth of […]

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Burgers, Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News

Wendy’s Opens 100th Restaurant in the Philippines

The Wendy’s Company announced the opening of its 100th Wendy’s restaurant in the Philippines. Located at Friendship Highway, Angeles City, Province of Pampanga, this new location marks a significant milestone and reinforces the brand’s long-term commitment to one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing quick-service restaurant (QSR) markets. Owned and operated by Wenphil Corp., the 100th […]

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Teriyaki Madness to Open in New Rochelle, New York

New Rochelle just got a little saucier and a lot more delicious. Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) is officially opening its doors at 20 LeCount Place on Friday, April 24, marking the Seattle-style teriyaki brand’s first Westchester County location in New Rochelle, and giving locals a new go-to for craveable, made-to-order bowls stacked high with premium proteins. To celebrate […]

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Dog Haus Unveils New Franchise Model Focused on Operator Ownership

Marking its 15-year milestone with a bold step forward, Dog Haus unveiled a ground-breaking new franchise model designed to reshape the future of franchising by putting operators at the center of ownership, leadership and decision-making. At a time when the industry faces growing scrutiny around operator control and alignment, Dog Haus is moving decisively to lead […]

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Chicken Salad Chick Awards 52 Restaurants in First Quarter

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is off to a record-setting start in 2026, awarding 52 new restaurants in the first quarter alone. This milestone represents nearly 50% year-over-year growth compared to 35 deals in Q1 2025, making it the strongest quarter of franchise development in company history. The quarter was driven by both […]

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Firehouse Subs Adjusts Development Playbook Amid Cost Pressures

Firehouse Subs’ growth is being shaped as much by cost realities as it is by opportunity. The brand’s latest development incentive programs, which offer upfront cash to franchisees, come out of several years of adjustment following increases in construction costs and a push to expand its footprint across North America. The incentives have continued to […]

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How to Balance Corporate Growth and Guest Demand, from Bojangles’ VP of Franchise Sales

For decades, Bojangles was the restaurant industry’s best-kept secret, but that’s changing as the brand expands beyond the Southeast. As a nearly 50-year-old restaurant brand with more than 870 locations, we’ve continually evolved over the years to thoughtfully balance corporate strategy with competitive franchise development goals, while staying closely attuned to consumer demand. Consumer expectations […]

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