Slutty Vegan Spreads the Love to the Buckeye State with Ohio Debut in Columbus and Cleveland
The brand has partnered with operators who understand both the business fundamentals and the culture behind the brand.
Atlanta is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 545 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Hawaiian Bros Island Grill has signed a lease for its first brick-and-mortar location in downtown Atlanta, marking a key milestone in the brand's Southeast expansion [[2026-10-08 Hawaiian Bros Signs Downtown Atlanta Lease]]. * Shipley Donuts signed six multi-unit deals in Q3, adding 30 locations across five states, including Atlanta [[2026-10-22 Shipley Donuts signs six multi-unit deals in Q3]]. * Slutty Vegan has named Destiny Correa as its first operating franchisee and is expanding nationally, with additional franchise deals announced in markets including Atlanta [[2026-10-15 Slutty Vegan Names Its First-Ever Operating Franchisee]]. * FACE FOUNDRIÉ is building its development pipeline, with new units planned in markets including Atlanta [[2026-10-05 FACE FOUNDRIÉ Founder Michele Henry on Reaching 100 Units]]. * Priddy Spaces is expanding its Atlanta footprint with a new Venture X location in Midtown Atlanta [[2026-09-10 Priddy Spaces Expands Atlanta Footprint With New Venture X Location in Midtown A]]. * Potbelly has expanded into Georgia with its first company-owned location in Chamblee as part of a larger regional development plan, aiming to grow across the Atlanta metro region [[2026-09-09 Potbelly expands into Georgia]]. * Children's Lighthouse is expanding into the Atlanta market, which has emerged as one of the brand's most compelling growth markets [[2026-08-26 Children's Lighthouse Why Atlanta Is a Top Growth Market for Franchising]].
The brand has partnered with operators who understand both the business fundamentals and the culture behind the brand.

Qdoba is expanding its franchise footprint with new development agreements that will open over 100 restaurants across the Southeast and West.
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- Fast Casual - Franchising - Finance - News Qdoba plans dozens of restaurants in Nashville and Atlanta The fast-casual Mexican chain has signed two development agreements toward i
Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan is expanding into Ohio after signing a franchise agreement to open its first locations in Columbus and Cleveland.

QDOBA announced plans to open 50 new locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee, with a goal of doubling its footprint to nearly 2,000 locations over the next 8 years.
QDOBA Mexican Eats, America’s rapidly growing 2 brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, has signed two new development agreements to open 50 new restaurants in Atlanta and Nashv

Sam Younis spent years pursuing a career in entertainment before discovering that one of the jobs supporting that dream would ultimately shape his future.

The 55-unit Canadian dessert franchise is making its American debut with a new location in Dallas as part of a larger international expansion strategy.
The frozen yogurt franchisor reported traditional store AUVs reached $934,959 in 2024, supported by a development pipeline of 60 new restaurants in various stages of construction.
In addition, Yogurtland has approximately 60 restaurants in various stages of development and expects to open eight new locations by the end of summer, reflecting growing confidence among existing franchisees and new multi-unit investors.
Papa Johns to report Q2 2026 results on August 6

The women-only strength training concept, co-founded by industry veterans, plans a Dallas debut in September followed by rapid expansion across the Southeast.

The Burger King leader will headline the event alongside executives from Chick-fil-A and Shake Shack as the brand continues its 'Reclaim the Flame' turnaround strategy.

Taco John’s CEO Heather Neary will discuss the brand’s performance strategy and historical analysis at the upcoming QSR Evolution Conference in Atlanta.
Slutty Vegan signs franchise deals in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta.

Building Kidz invests in early childhood education with $391 billion sector
As anticipation builds for the theatrical release of DC Studios’ *Supergirl* on June 26, KFC is launching the Intergalactic Rest Stop Tour, a traveling fan experience designed to bring elements of the upcoming film direc

- Quick Service - Marketing & Branding - News KFC brings its Supergirl collaboration on the road The fast-food chicken chain's Intergalactic Rest Stop Tour includes free meals, giv
This June, Skiptown, the all-in-one dog care and social destination for pups and their people, is turning up the color, connection and joy with “Love Unleashed”, a month-long Pride celebration…

A joint venture between investment firms Onward Investors and Prospect Ridge sold the portfolio to Arden Logistics Parks in a deal that closed June 5.

This appears to be RaceTrac’s first confirmed location with a Potbelly on site since the retailer acquired the sandwich chain last year.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe's are soaring compared to QSR peers. The better-for-you business is booming. Just ask Tropical Smoothie Cafe. The Atlanta-based chain surpassed $1.5 billion

Franchise Update Media names 8th Annual Franchise Innovation Award winners.

The plant-based fast-casual brand is expanding its footprint in the Capital Region and Atlanta through new multi-unit development agreements.