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Freddy’s Opens First Location on U.S. Military Base

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (“Freddy’s”) – the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its steakburgers, shoestring fries and frozen custard treats, is officially opening its first-ever restaurant on a U.S. military base, located within the Fort Lee Army installation commissary. The milestone marks a significant moment for the brand whose namesake, Freddy Simon, was a decorated World War […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Fast Food, Franchising, News, Story

Inspire Kicks BWW GO’s Expansion Into Another Gear

Buffalo Wild Wings’ counter-service offshoot, BWW GO, hasn’t taken long to scale to the size of an emerging chain in its own right. The brand crossed the 100-standalone mark in spring 2024 and exited that year with 140 outlets after expanding by a net of 61 locations, year-over-year. This past calendar, BWW GO put down […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Signs Deal to Grow in Tampa, Florida

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has secured its entry into the Tampa market, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s national expansion strategy and signaling early momentum under Chief Operating Officer Shawna Snyder.  The Tampa market will be led by Black Apron Hospitality Group, which will serve as the brand’s franchise operating group in the region. […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Surcheros Franchisees Expand in Florida with New Tallahassee and Gainesville Locations

Surcheros franchisees Amy and Keith Cooksey know a winning formula when they see one, and their success in Tallahassee proves it. What began as a single restaurant has quickly grown into a thriving, family-run operation led by the Cooksey family, now joined by the Smith family. Together, the families are expanding with a third Tallahassee […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Starbird to Open Second Colorado Restaurant

Starbird, the rapidly-growing restaurant concept redefining fast food with its perfectly crispy chicken and guest-forward experience, is opening its second Colorado location in Castle Rock at 6360 Promenade Parkway. Following its successful Colorado debut in Denver, this new location marks the next step in Starbird’s national expansion, building on 19 popular locations throughout the San Francisco […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

HTeaO Reports Strong Q1 and Seven Openings

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, opened 2026 with a strong first quarter that reinforced the brand’s momentum and ambition for the year ahead. Between seven new store openings, a steady cadence of limited-time beverage launches, and strategic additions to its executive team, the brand began the year by building in all the right […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Chicken Salad Chick to Open in Dublin, Ohio

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its ninth restaurant in Ohio, located at 4345 West Dublin-Granville Road in Dublin. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, April 28, when the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.  During the grand opening […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

MilkShake Factory to Open in Brandon, Florida

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its presence in Florida with the grand opening of a new location in Brandon on Saturday, April 18. Located at 11235 Causeway Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511, the new shop is owned and operated by Amy and Clark Evans and marks an […]

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Fast Casual, Finance, Franchising, News

Teriyaki Madness Earns 28 Percent Sales Increase in Q1

Teriyaki Madness (TMAD), the Seattle-style teriyaki franchise kicked off 2026 with a 28 percent year-over-year increase in systemwide sales for the chain with over 200 teriyaki shops across the country making this one of the highest first-quarter growth performances in the fast casual industry.  Fueled largely by existing franchisees expanding their footprints and referring friends and […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Chicken Salad Chick Names Brian Lindley Chief Development Officer

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the appointment of Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Lindley will lead the brand’s franchise development strategy, leveraging his extensive background in real estate, multi-unit growth, and restaurant franchising to support Chicken Salad Chick’s continued national expansion.  Lindley brings decades […]

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