
Yelp's 2026 growth data: Fast casual brands, customization devouring the competition
Yelp's 2026 growth data shows fast casual brands like 7 Brews and Chipotle dominating.
Zaxby's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 342 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Zaxby's introduces new Honey Chipotle Sauce and Peppermint Cookies & Cream Shake, available on menus starting November 2 [[2026-10-26 Zaxbys Introduces New Honey Chipotle Sauce and Peppermint Cookies & Cream Shake (bbabba)]] * Areas USA opens the first of five Zaxby's units in Florida as part of a development deal [[2026-10-14 Areas USA Opens 1st of 5 Zaxbys Units (01f005)]] * Zaxby's partners with Areas USA to expand into travel plazas through a multi-unit agreement [[2026-10-06 Zaxbys Partners with Areas USA to Expand into Travel Plazas (dba6c6)]] * Zaxby's enters the travel hospitality sector through a landmark agreement with Areas USA [[2026-10-06 Zaxbys Enters Travel Hospitality Through Landmark Agreement with Areas USA (5ef2d2)]] * Zaxby's franchisee partners with the University of Alabama Marching Band [[2026-09-30 Zaxbys Franchisee Partners with University of Alabama Marching Band (93a26c)]] * Zaxby's signs two franchise agreements to expand in Mississippi [[2026-09-18 Zaxbys signs 2 franchise agreements to expand in Mississippi (d85bf1)]] * Zaxby's launches its NERDS Strawberry Milkshake nationwide for a limited time [[2026-08-31 Zaxbys Launches NERDS Strawberry Milkshake Nationwide for Limited Time (bf86d6)]] Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
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Yelp's 2026 growth data shows fast casual brands like 7 Brews and Chipotle dominating.

Guthrie's Golden Fried Chicken Fingers has 60 years of experience
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Guthrie’s CEO Tom Carr discusses leveraging the brand's sixty-year legacy to drive growth in the competitive chicken-finger segment.

The fried chicken chain is expanding its CPG footprint by launching two new biscuit mix varieties at major national retailers like Walmart and Kroger.

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Popeyes is focusing on operational execution and core menu value to reverse five consecutive quarters of negative same-store sales as competition in the chicken category intensifies.

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Swig signs 25-unit deal in Southern Florida with James Laskaris.

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A franchisee group with a large portfolio of Dunkin' and Zaxby's units has signed an agreement to develop 25 Swig locations across Southern Florida.

For years, restaurant observers have rushed to find Chick-fil-A’s annual franchise disclosure document (FDD) when it is renewed every April, just to see how ridiculous last year’s numbers were.

Prospective franchise owners should look for strong, accessible leadership when evaluating a franchise opportunity.

As of January 2026, Zaxbys operates more than 1,000 restaurants across 22 states, with debut entries into major metro markets including Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as expansion across Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, a

Zaxbys, the rapidly growing Georgia-based QSR franchise famous for its Chicken Fingerz, wings, and 12 signature sauces, is bringing its Southern Hospitality to St.

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Finding the right franchise prospects is a top priority but far from easy.

Feather & Fries develops Smalls Sliders units in South Carolina

Ben Little, a former Zaxby’s franchisee, has applied lessons learned from his family’s business to grow his new franchise, SweatHouz, in the health and wellness industry.

Brad Harper has spent his entire life in the restaurant business.

Ben Little, a former Zaxby's franchisee, now owns a SweatHouz franchise, which has grown to over 70 locations across the country.

Ziebart, the vehicle appearance and protection services franchise, has made a new leadership appointment.

Shipley Do-Nuts expands into Louisiana with a new franchise agreement signed by BC Restaurant Holding LLC for five shops in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.