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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, 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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Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News

Church’s Chicken to Open First China-Based Restaurant

Church’s Texas Chicken and Texas Chicken, one of the largest quick-service chicken restaurant brands in the world, is bringing its bold, Texas-inspired flavor to China, marking a major milestone in the company’s global growth and its 27th international market. The brand’s first restaurant in China is slated to open in Shanghai in Summer 2026, with additional locations to follow.  […]

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Employee Management, Fast Casual, Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News, Technology

GoTo Foods Names Biplav Misra Chief Digital Officer and Taitana Lambert Chief Development Officer

GoTo Foods, the Atlanta-based enterprise behind seven iconic foodservice brands, today announced two strategic executive appointments: Biplav Misra as Chief Digital Officer and Tatiana Lambert as Chief Development Officer. The appointments are designed to accelerate growth by enhancing guest experience, strengthening franchisee returns and improving unit-level economics across its portfolio. Biplav Misra as Chief Digital OfficerGoTo Foods welcomes Misra […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

Gong cha Signs Development Agreement in Southern California

Gong cha, the world’s leading bubble tea brand with nearly 2,200 locations across 33 international markets, has signed a three-unit development agreement in Southern California with experienced franchise operators Gagan and Aman Batta, further expanding its U.S. footprint.  The agreement includes development in Fontana, Eastvale and Jurupa Valley, with the first location expected to open in Fontana in Q3 2026.  […]

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Fast Food, Growth, Marketing & Promotions, News, pizza

Slice Factory Launches New Mexican Concept Leñasada

Slice Factory, a Chicago-based pizza franchise and home of the city’s original jumbo slice, today announced it is entering a new category with the launch of Leñasada, a wood-fired Mexican street eats concept. Leñasada will debut inside Slice Factory’s River Grove location at 8800 Grand Ave, bringing two bold, craveable brands under one roof and […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

HTeaO Opens in Manor, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Manor on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Located at 12211 US-290, Manor, TX 78653 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owner Bethany Beeman.  HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water, and coffee products and caters to customers both in-store and through […]

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Fast Food, Finance, Franchising, Growth, News, Story

Tiger Global Backs PopUp Bagels at $300M Valuation

Investment firm Tiger Global has reportedly invested in PopUp Bagels at a $300 million valuation, according to Bloomberg. The publication said the valuation is about five times what the QSR chain was quoted at in October, when Stripe became majority owner. The agreement was finalized in March. The exact investment amount wasn’t disclosed; however, private […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Wayback Burgers Opens in Waukee, Iowa

Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises announced the official opening of its newest location at 1165 SE Alice’s Road in Waukee, IA on Friday, April 10. The new restaurant brings 30 new jobs to the area, contributing to the local economy and expanding the brand’s presence […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News, Story, Women in Restaurant Leadership

Introducing the Fast Casual FutureMakers: Greenlane

This year, QSR magazine introduced Fast Casual FutureMakers, a new annual report showcasing brands and founders pushing the category forward in real time. The 2026 class features three emerging concepts, each representing a different path to growth and innovation. First up was Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, recognized as the “Rising FutureMaker” for its purpose-driven expansion and […]

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