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Starbird Adds Hoyt Jones as Advisor to Board of Directors

Starbird, the San Francisco-based premium chicken concept, announced the appointment of industry veteran Hoyt Jones as advisor to the board of directors as the company accelerates its national franchising efforts. Jones previously served as president of Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc., where he helped guide franchise development, operational alignment and national expansion across one of […]

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Opens Seventh Colorado Restaurant

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, has opened its seventh Colorado restaurant in Colorado Springs. Located in the renowned Broadmoor area, the restaurant introduces Hawaii’s Plate Lunch — a hearty meal shaped by the Islands’ diverse culinary heritage. Location Details Restaurant and Franchise Owner The Colorado Springs restaurant on Southgate Road is owned […]

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Chick-fil-A Wants to Transition Licensed Locations. Here’s How They’re Performing

Chick-fil-A shared in December it had been “shifting incrementally a bit” over recent years from licensed development toward owner-operator-led non-traditional restaurants. Essentially, the brand wants to transition “as many as possible” of these college campus, hospital, and theme park restaurants into the more typical, community driven, franchise approach that’s defined its footprint for decades. Currently, […]

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Salata Opens in Nocatee, Florida

A fresh, new dining experience is arriving in Nocatee. Salata, the build-your-own salad and wrap concept that allows guests to create meals that fit their lifestyle, is officially opening its newest Florida location at Nocatee Town Center (641 Crosswater Parkway, Suite B) on April 6.  Bringing the concept to the community are local franchise owners […]

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Dairy Queen Opens Unit in Sulphur, Louisiana

Sulphur just got a whole lot tastier with a new DQ restaurant coming to town.  American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), an iconic leader in treats and food, announced a new DQ restaurant opening on Monday, April 6. Located at 301 Navarre Street in the former KFC building, the new restaurant is operated by a Louisiana-based franchise […]

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Huey Magoo’s Signs Agreement in Texas

Huey Magoo’s, known for its premium, hand-crafted chicken tenders, “The Filet Mignon of Chicken,” has signed a development agreement in Texas, continuing its rapid national expansion. The development will span key counties including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery, further strengthening the brand’s growing footprint in the state. Huey Magoo’s continued momentum is fueled […]

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Hawaiian Bros to Open in Scottsdale, Arizona

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired brand known for its Hawaiian plate lunch, announced today its April 6 opening in Scottsdale, Arizona. Located at 8970 E. Shea Blvd., the new Hawaiian Bros is situated just off the 101, across from a variety of retail businesses and nearby Honor Health Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. Two miles east of […]

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HTeaO Opens in Kermit, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Kermit on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Located at 299 E State Highway 302, Kermit, TX 79745 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners, Arcelia and Jared Easley.  HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to […]

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Playa Bowls Signs First Lease in Canada

Playa Bowls, the U.S.’s leading superfruit bowl shop with nearly 400 locations, is officially bringing its signature tropical vibe north of the border. Eat Up Canada, Inc., the restaurant development group leading Playa Bowls’ Canada expansion, has signed a lease for the brand’s first Canadian shop at The Well in downtown Toronto. The shop will mark Playa […]

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Opens in Colton and Jurupa Valley, California

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, continues its California growth with recent openings in Colton and Jurupa Valley. With 98 locations statewide, California remains the brand’s largest U.S. market, reflecting continued demand for Hawaii’s Plate Lunch across the region. Location Details Guests can enjoy dine-in, takeout, mobile-app ordering and catering at each location. […]

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