Idaho

My teen wants to get a part-time job to earn some pocket money.

For Jason and Alyssa Bowman , diving into franchising wasn’t a reckless gamble.

Restaurant chains are prioritizing development in the Sun Belt, following population shifts and favorable economic conditions across the Southwest and Southeast regions.

Seattle-based salad chain Evergreens is launching its franchise program by offering a discounted 3.5% royalty rate to its initial development partners.

Evergreens, the Seattle-born fast-casual brand known for fresh, flavorful salads, wraps and bowls, today announced the official launch of its franchise program, opening opportunities for franchise development across 12 Western states.

Founded in Seattle in 2012, Evergreens has grown to 14 company-owned locations across Washington and Oregon.

What began as a single food truck has grown into a multi-format operation spanning 17 corporate restaurants, additional franchise locations, food trucks, and event catering units across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Texas.

The Colorado-based chicken concept has officially entered the franchise space with its first partner-operated location opening in Starkville, Mississippi.

El Pollo Loco doubles development pace under CEO Elizabeth Williams.

CEO Liz Williams outlines expansion plans to grow the California-based chicken chain's footprint through digital engagement and new franchise development.

CEO Liz Williams’ three-year strategy is showing early results with same-store sales growth and improved restaurant margins driven by new menu innovations.

El Pollo Loco reported a 19.5% restaurant contribution margin and a 3.9% increase in same-store sales, signaling early success for CEO Liz Williams’ turnaround strategy.

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Konala, the healthy drive-thru franchise known for its high-protein bowls and streamlined operating model, has signed five new franchise leases across Utah and Idaho, continuing the brand’s rapid expansion as demand for

Scottsdale, Arizona — HB Protein Smoothies continues its national growth streak, announcing a new 6-unit franchise agreement to bring the brand to Houston, Texas.

The grilled chicken chain has entered its 10th state with a new location in Meridian as part of a strategic push toward national expansion.

The quick-service chicken chain opened its first Idaho location in Meridian, marking a milestone in its plan to double its annual opening rate by 2026.

The premium workplace coffee brand is entering a national expansion phase with new territory awards in New Jersey, Idaho, and North Dakota.

A group of experienced multi-unit operators from the Papa Murphy’s and Crumbl systems has signed a development deal to bring the smoothie concept to three new states.

Hunter of Homes, LLC, a real estate brokerage founded by fourth-generation Idaho native Josh Austin, joined forces with fellow native Idahoans to provide enhanced services to their home state.

Americans age 50 and older are still working and impacting the U.S.

The Utah-based bakery café is targeting expansion into Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas to bring its scratch-made concept to new regional markets.

After building a loyal following and nearing full market saturation in Utah, Village Baker is now targeting growth in key Western and Southern markets, including Idaho, Arizona (Phoenix), Colorado, and Texas.

Konala opens its first location in Utah, a fast-casual franchise focused on healthy food offerings and high-protein bowls.