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Pokeworks Signs 2-Unit Agreement in Colorado

Pokeworks, the fastest-growing fast-casual poke brand,has just signed a two-unit development agreement with new franchisees Bidosh Acharya and Amita Khanal to bring Pokeworks to Boulder, Colorado. Their first location is anticipated to open in Q4 of 2026. The deal marks Pokeworks’ entry into the Boulder market, building on the brand’s existing successful presence in nearby Denver. With one store open at […]

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Fast Casual, Finance, Franchising, Growth, News

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Reports Strong 2025 Growth

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the U.S., announced today its year-over-year performance in 2025 – a year that marked significant growth across the system and at the unit level. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened 20 new restaurants in 2025, expanding its nationwide presence in key states like Florida, California, and Texas as well as entering new markets including New Mexico and Wisconsin. The brand also reported […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

Baba Nahm Comes to S&W Market Food Hall in Asheville, North Carolina

The wait is over for Asheville residents who have been wondering about the new food vendor coming to The S&W Market: co-owners and partners Brian and Laura Smith announce that Baba Nahm will open this spring, bringing the popular local concept to downtown Asheville’s historic food hall. Known for its fresh, vibrant, wholesome Mediterranean street […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Jimmy John’s Announces More Expansion in Canada

Jimmy John’s is expanding its presence in Manitoba with the opening of a new location at Kenaston Village, 1857B Grant Ave. The restaurant marks the brand’s fourth location in Winnipeg and is owned and operated by local franchisees Mark Beyer and Derek Nieroda. The opening reflects continued demand for fresh, freaky fast sandwiches in Winnipeg, […]

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Fast Food, Growth, News

Bagels & Co. Celebrates Two New Florida Openings

Bagels & Co. celebrated the grand openings this month of its two newest Florida locations with ribbon cutting ceremonies in Davie and Pompano Beach. The first 100 guests to arrive enjoyed a free can of flavored La Colombe coffee and a “Schmears On Us” promotional giveaway. The Bagels & Co. in Davie in the Modera Academical […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News

South Block Comes to Burke, Virginia

South Block is bringing its lineup of handcrafted açai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices to its newest Virginia location in Burke Centre Shopping Center at 5765D Burke Centre Parkway, opening Saturday, March 28, with an all-day Block Party designed to bring people together and welcome the Burke community.  Festivities kick off at 11 a.m., with the first […]

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Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Franchisee Plans More Openings in South Carolina

Harris Mullis, owner-operator of the Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is accelerating the brand’s expansion across the state with plans to open six new locations.  Mullis reopened the Rock Hill location in 2010, which was originally established in the late 1970s, and has since transformed it into a high-performing restaurant. Building […]

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Shipley Donuts Reopens Orlando Location Under New Ownership

Shipley Donuts, founded in 1936 and now the nation’s largest and oldest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will host a grand reopening under new ownership and management by Virentes Hospitality for its Orlando shop on Friday, March 27, at 2255 S. Semoran Blvd., near Orlando Executive Airport and Orlando International Airport. The festivities kick […]

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Fast Food, Growth, News

Fat Ronnie’s Burger Bar Opens in NYC’s West Village Neighborhood

Fat Ronnie’s Burger Bar, the fifth-generation, family-owned burger concept founded by native New Yorker Reynaldo Faust aka “Ronnie”, has officially arrived in the West Village, bringing a 70-year food legacy back to its roots. The grandson of Maxine Faust, the first Black union butcher in the United States, Ronnie’s family has owned and operated some […]

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