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Next-Gen Franchise Leaders Modernize Family Businesses at Schlotzsky’s and Auntie Anne’s

For second-generation franchisees, stepping into leadership often means balancing loyalty to a parent’s legacy with the realities of running a modern operation. In the GoTo Foods system, two daughters of longtime operators have lived that dynamic firsthand, inheriting stores built by their families and ushering them into a new era.  These owners occupy a unique […]

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Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings Back Boss Hog Sandwich

The Boss is back and it is bigger than ever. Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has officially welcomed the return of the Boss Hog, a fan-favorite sandwich stacked high with four smoked meats and served on a sweet King’s Hawaiian bun. The hearty barbecue creation is available for a limited time at all Soulman’s locations through May 20, 2026. The […]

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Jimmy John’s to Open Store in Downtown Detroit

Jimmy John’s, known nationwide for its unbeatable sandwiches and signature Jimmy Pickles, will open its doors in Corktown in Downtown Detroit at 1620 Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, March 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and grand opening celebration to include some FREE incentives for the first 25 guests.  This new location will mark Michigan […]

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Goodcents to Open in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Goodcents, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature, pillowy-soft Founder’s Pride bread, has announced it will open a brand-new store in Fayetteville this month. The new store, located just off US-71 Highway at 3061 N. College Avenue, will open for business March 19. The new store marks the third of Goodcents’ locations in Arkansas, […]

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McAlister’s Boasts 265-Unit Growth Pipeline

GoTo Foods, home to seven iconic brands including Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba?, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s Deli, is accelerating McAlister’s Deli’s U.S. expansion. Based on franchise agreements signed in 2025, franchisees committed to develop 58 new restaurants. In total, signed franchise agreements now commit franchisees to develop 265 McAlister’s Deli restaurants nationwide […]

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Fatback Opens in Chicago with Sandwiches, Rotisserie Chicken, and Butcher Market

Chef Charlie McKenna, in collaboration with Chicago’s The Fifty/50 Group, have officially opened Fatback. Located at 176 West Wacker Drive, the concept introduces a “desk-to-dinner” destination that merges the precision of fine dining kitchens with the approachability of a neighborhood butcher shop. The shop will operate Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., serving as […]

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Subway to Give Away 1 Million Meatballs for National Meatball Day

This year, the stars — and the meatballs — have aligned and Subway’s popular “Meatball Monday” deal just got a whole lot meatballier. On March 9, National Meatball Day, Subway is allowing in-the-know consumers to upgrade every six-inch Sub of the Day and Meal of the Day to a footlong for free* as it endeavors […]

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Pop’s Beef Celebrates 46 Years with Monday Specials and Giveaways in March

Pop’s Beef, the beloved Chicago-based fast-casual franchise known for its fresh, house-made Italian beef, sausages, hot dogs, and more, is marking 46 years as a Chicagoland staple with a month of Monday specials and surprise giveaways, thanking the generations of guests who have made the family-run brand a neighborhood favorite since 1980. Anniversary Specials & […]

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Checkers & Rally’s Introduces New Flatbread Sandwiches

Checkers & Rally’s is folding bold flavor into something new. The drive-thru icons are introducing two crave-worthy Flatbread Sandwiches bringing fresh variety to the menu while doubling down on the brand’s signature value. Leading the lineup is the Spicy Chicken Flatbread Sandwich, built around the brands fan-favorite chicken offering. Made with Checkers & Rally’s signature […]

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Why McAlister’s Says It’s Growing Like an Upstart

McAlister’s Deli might be a decades-old brand, but its current development pace resembles that of a concept still building national scale. The GoTo Foods brand signed 58 new franchise agreements in 2025, bringing its development pipeline to 265 restaurants through 2032. Heading into 2026, McAlister’s operated more than 570 restaurants across 31 states. The focus […]

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