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Slim Chickens Opens First Location in Republic of Ireland

Slim Chickens has opened its first location in the Republic of Ireland, marking a major milestone for the brand’s international expansion and reinforcing its momentum across Europe. The Ireland debut is led by long-time franchise partner Boparan Restaurant Group, alongside KK Restaurant Group, who have successfully scaled Slim Chickens across the UK, including Northern Ireland […]

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Butterball Farms Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Butterball Farms, a second-generation, family-owned specialty butter and flavor innovation company headquartered on Buchanan Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026. The milestone marks seven decades of manufacturing in the same community where its story began. Founded by entrepreneur and inventor Leo Peters, Butterball Farms was born from innovation. Peters, […]

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HTeaO to Open in Atascocita, Texas

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Atascocita on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Located at 17622 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Amanda West McGee and John McGee, marking their first HTeaO location.  HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, […]

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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Opened 14 Franchise Locations in 2025

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, the largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, continues nationwide expansion reflecting steady demand for hearty island comfort food and the continued strength of the brand’s community-centered franchise system. The company closed 2025 with 14 new franchise locations across eight states.  Throughout the year, L&L expanded across multiple regions, introducing Hawaii’s Plate Lunch to new […]

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduces New Cupid’s Brew Beverage

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has introduced a new limited-time beverage that feels tailor-made for the love season: Cupid’s Brew. Available from February 2 through February 16, Cupid’s Brew blends bold Cold Brew with rich Dark Chocolate Syrup for a smooth coffee‑meets‑cocoa flavor. It’s finished with a strawberry cream cap and […]

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Krak Boba Releases New Strawberry and Banana Beverages

Love is in the air, and also in Krak Boba’s newest rollout of sweet drinks ahead of Valentine’s Day. The revolutionary boba brand is transporting guests to a dream-like state with their newest launch of chocolate and fruit-infused elixirs that are redefining the boundaries of the beverage industry.   From fresh bananas and strawberries to house-made chocolate milk, Krak Boba is bringing a special touch of love and care to their newest beverage creations. […]

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Capriotti’s Offers $50K Franchise Incentive to Spark Growth

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (Capriotti’s), the award-winning national sandwich franchise known for its premium ingredients, extraordinary subs, and fanatical supporters, is entering its 50th year with significant momentum, a development pipeline that positions the brand for continued expansion in 2026 and beyond, and incentives for new franchise partners. 50 Years, 50 New Franchise Partners, $50,000 Incentive  As the […]

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Il pizzaiolo fantasma: lo Stato ignora chi fa la pizza, tra proposte di legge ferme e promesse non mantenute

La pizza è il simbolo culinario italiano più conosciuto al mondo. È cultura, economia, lavoro, immagine del Paese nel mondo. Eppure, dietro questo successo planetario, c’è una contraddizione che da anni il settore denuncia: il pizzaiolo, protagonista assoluto di questa eccellenza, non è ancora una professione giuridicamente riconosciuta dallo Stato. Nel nostro ordinamento non esiste […]

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Passata bulgara spacciata per italiana: maxi sequestro a Brindisi. Un duro colpo alla filiera del pomodoro e alla credibilità del Made in Italy

Un nuovo caso di frode agroalimentare scuote il settore del pomodoro, uno dei pilastri della cucina italiana e, in particolare, del mondo della pizza. Oltre 42 tonnellate di passata di pomodoro proveniente dalla Bulgaria, destinate a essere commercializzate come prodotto italiano, sono state sequestrate nel porto di Brindisi. La merce viaggiava all’interno di due camion […]

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