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Feng Cha Signs 5-Unit Agreement in Waco, Texas

Feng Cha, one of the fastest-growing premium specialty beverage franchises in the U.S., has signed a five-unit area development agreement that will mark the brand’s official entry into Waco. The deal includes three locations in Waco and two additional units in Dallas-Fort Worth, with the first location expected to open late this year. Leading the […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Potbelly Announces Additional Growth in Texas

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, announced that father-son duo, Barry and Remington Burke, are expanding their original nine-shop franchise agreement for the Greater Dallas area to now include six additional shops in East Texas. The 15 planned shops will strengthen the brand’s steady growth across Texas, which currently totals more than 60 locations. Building […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

NAYA to Open 17 Locations in 2026

Building on four consecutive years of more than 40 percent annual unit growth, the 43-unit, Lebanese fast-casual brand NAYA is poised to open 17 new locations in 2026. As part of its long-term vision to reach 200 locations by 2030, NAYA’s growth strategy focuses on densely populated urban and suburban markets, particularly mixed-use “live, work, […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

South Block Opens Inside Washington, D.C.’s Western Market Food Hall

South Block is continuing its rapid expansion with a brand-new location inside Western Market, bringing its handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices to one of the city’s most popular food hall destinations. Located at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,  this iconic food hall is a hub for locals, professionals and visitors looking for a variety of food […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Growth, News

Ludlow Coffee Supply Opens Third South Florida Location

Ludlow Coffee Supply, the Lower East Side-born coffee brand celebrated for its neighborhood-first energy and meticulously sourced single-origin coffees, is opening its newest location at Domus Brickell Park this spring. This marks Ludlow’s third South Florida location, second in Miami – embracing the city as the “Sixth Borough” – and its first to debut an all-day café […]

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Fast Food, Growth, News

Guthrie’s Opens in Anderson, South Carolina

Guthrie’s, the original chicken-finger restaurant, announces today that its newest restaurant is now open at 306 Hutson Ave, Anderson, SC 29621. This store opening marks the continuation of Guthrie’s expansion across the Carolinas, with this location being the sixth in the region. “The Carolinas have welcomed Guthrie’s with open arms, and we’re excited to bring […]

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Franchising, Growth, News, pizza

Mr Gatti’s Pizza Opens in Portland, Texas

Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the fast-growing pizza and family entertainment brand, has opened a new location in Portland, Texas, bringing its signature pizza buffet and family entertainment experience to the community. The restaurant opened March 2 at 1580 U.S. Highway 181. Mr Gatti’s Pizza reported that the Portland restaurant opened to record-setting performance for the brand. […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

Hawaiian Bros Opens New Ghost Kitchen in St. Louis

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill (Hawaiian Bros), the island-inspired fast-casual QSR concept, has announced its continued expansion with a new ghost kitchen serving St. Louis. The new Hawaiian Bros will officially open on March 2 and will be the company’s first ghost kitchen location in the Gateway City. In partnership with the restaurant solutions service CloudKitchens, which already […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Goodcents to Open in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Goodcents, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature, pillowy-soft Founder’s Pride bread, has announced it will open a brand-new location in Tulsa next month. The new store, located at 7135 S. Mingo Road in the East Pointe Shopping Center, will open for business March 26. It marks the second of Goodcents’ locations in Tulsa. […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Huey Magoo’s Opens Another Store in Macon, Georgia

Huey Magoo’s — the fast-casual brand known for its hand-crafted chicken tenders — is expanding in Macon with the grand opening of its second location. Building on the success of its first restaurant in the market, the brand continues its commitment to fresh ingredients and made-to-order meals with the opening of its 88th restaurant nationwide. […]

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