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Starbucks to Open Corporate Office in Tennessee Ahead of ‘Meaningful Growth’ in North America

Starbucks plans to establish a bigger presence in the Southeast. Tennessee state officials announced Wednesday that the coffee chain will open a corporate office in Nashville later this year. The brand also confirmed that its global headquarters will remain in Seattle. The new location will “support Starbucks’ meaningful growth plans for North America” and “rising […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Buffalo Wild Wings GO Opens in Hurricane, West Virginia

Buffalo Wild Wings GO is bringing bold flavor to Hurricane on Wednesday, March 4, with the official opening of its newest location — a fast, order-ahead destination built around the brand’s legendary wings, crave-worthy sauces and fan-favorite shareables. Owned and operated by Little General Stores, a well-established franchise group serving communities across West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio, […]

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Burgers, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Largest Freddy’s Franchisee JRI Hospitality Acquires 43 More Restaurants

Salina-based JRI Hospitality, a leading restaurant group focused on quality, consistency, and building memorable experiences, announced today that it has acquired the restaurant operations of HCI Hospitality, a multi-brand company providing homegrown Midwest hospitality out of Manhattan, KS. JRI Hospitality is the largest franchisee of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Most notably, this acquisition includes HCI’s Freddy’s restaurant […]

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Veggie Grill by Next Level Reopens in Tustin, California

Veggie Grill by Next Level’s new Tustin location is now open. Located at The Market Place outdoor shopping center, this Veggie Grill (NLVG) is the first to offer Next Level’s award-winning vegan shakes.  The original Veggie Grill Tustin shuttered in May of ‘24 due to a building demolition by its landlord. The new NLVG Tustin […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

MilkShake Factory to Open in Scottsdale, Arizona

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its Arizona presence with a new location opening in May 2026 at Seville Shopping Center in Scottsdale. The new shop marks the brand’s second location in the state, following the successful debut of its Chandler store in August 2025. […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News

MEZŌ Mediterranean to Open in Dedham, Massachusetts

MEZŌ Mediterranean, a modern Mediterranean restaurant rooted in Greek culinary traditions, will open in the historic Dedham Square on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. Located at 551 High Street, the new 1,400-square-foot counter-service concept introduces a refined “fast-fine” dining experience that blends speed and accessibility with quality, authenticity, and true hospitality. Inspired by the Greek word Μεσόγειος (Mesógeios), meaning “Mediterranean,” […]

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Burgers, Fast Food, Franchising, Growth, News

Checkers & Rally’s to Open Another Las Vegas Location

Checkers and Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, is continuing its development in Las Vegas. Situated at 6345 S. Decatur Blvd., this will be the second location to open part of a three-unit restaurant commitment with LV Foodservice Concepts, a leading convenience store […]

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Finance, Growth, News, Story

Krispy Kreme Eyes Better 2026 as Initiatives Come to Fruition

After a year defined by tough decisions—including an exit from McDonald’s and corporate layoffs—Krispy Kreme believes it’s emerging from 2025 with renewed momentum. CEO Josh Charlesworth said the doughnut chain has made “meaningful progress” on its four-part turnaround plan involving refranchising, improving returns on capital, expanding margins, and driving sustainable U.S. growth. READ MORE: Krispy […]

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Playa Bowls Signs Deals with Three Franchise Groups

Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit and acai bowl concept, is continuing its rapid expansion across North America following a milestone year of growth. In the first quarter of 2026, the brand announced executed agreements with three franchise groups spanning the West, Midwest, and Southeast regions. In Southern Nevada, husband-and-wife teams Justin and Hannah Kirkland, alongside Craig and […]

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Shake Shack Doubles Down on Operations to Power Next Phase of Growth

Shake Shack, known for its premium menu selection and brand appeal, has spent the past year refining the less visible parts of the business. That means operations, labor deployment, kitchen design, and supply chain. All have become central to how the brand is thinking about growth. Improvements across the board helped the chain grow corporate […]

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