Carolinas

Cicis Pizza appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise, started as a College Station classic in 1994.

Demand and growth in the next 18 to 36 months could amount to “crazy” conditions for Blake Management Group – in a good way, according to COO Scott Hames.

DOGPerfect is a premium pet retail franchise focused on comprehensive pet wellness, addressing each animal’s unique needs from both the inside out and outside in.

Bonchon , the globally celebrated Korean fried chicken franchise known for its hand-battered, double-fried chicken and signature sauces, is focused on strategic U.S.

Mosaic Capital Partners has invested in Southern Shade Tree Co., a full-service landscaping company with operations throughout the Carolinas.

Busy Bee Jumpers' first three franchise locations have enjoyed a strong first half of 2026 and are exceeding early performance goals.

El Niño forecast affects Southern homeowners with increased storm activity.

APHIX has acquired North Carolina Turf Care to expand its commercial landscaping footprint into the Carolinas, serving HOAs and educational institutions.

Busy Bee Jumpers launches franchise model with $7 million revenue

To close out the year, Cicis delivered a 1.7% year-over-year increase in same-store sales, reflecting renewed guest engagement and continued confidence across the franchise system.

Award-winning Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken will celebrate its 13th Anniversary with incredible deals on its signature chicken sandwich and its popular new Cheesy Mac Chicken box.

With decades of experience and adjustments behind it, Layne’s business model is remarkably scalable.

Petbar celebrates its 10th anniversary and a record quarter of growth, marking a decade of community-driven culture and modern design.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has acquired franchise locations in Savannah, Georgia, converting them into the brand’s first corporate-owned shops in more than 15 years and signaling a new…

Shuckin' Shack announces new locations and Fresh and Raw Tour.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is recognized as one of the top 100 growth brands by Nation’s Restaurant News in 2025.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers expands its franchise presence, signing three new agreements and opening two new locations in July, bringing the total count of restaurants sold to over 300.

Busy Bee Jumpers offers party rentals in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Voodoo Brewing Co. expands with 15 new brewpubs in 2024

Shuckin' Shack ends 2024 strong with 18 units and $75,000 raised for charity

Sunny Street Café surpassed average unit volumes of over $1 million, attributing growth to the evolving breakfast segment and innovative menu items.

Sunny Street Café, a 22-unit breakfast franchise, creates a craveable point of differentiation with innovative and craveable pancakes, igniting the pancake wars.