Savvy Sliders Continuing Growth Momentum Into 2027
Savvy Sliders now operates over 50 locations across seven states with a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners.
indiana is a location in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 287 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Shipley Donuts is expanding its national footprint, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements in Michigan and [[2026-10-22 Shipley Donuts signs six multi-unit deals in Q3 (24cb36)]] * Shipley Donuts signed six multi-unit deals in Q3, adding 30 locations across five states, including Indiana [[2026-10-22 Shipley Donuts Expands Its National Footprint in Q3, Deepening Its Push Into the (2da2ea)]] * Hungry Howie's Pizza added seven new locations across five states in Q3, including Indiana [[2026-10-20 Hungry Howie's Pizza adds restaurants in 5 states across Q3 (56a477)]] * Children's Lighthouse, a nearly 30-year-old early education franchise, is expanding its footprint into targeted markets including Indianapolis, Indiana [[2026-10-21 Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Expansion Where We’re Growing and Why (640c19)]] * Family Express is investing $100 million in new-store development as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, introducing modular construction and expanding store concepts in Indiana [[2026-10-15 Established Chains to Watch Family Express (239586)]] * Buc-ee's is one step closer to opening its first store in Indiana after the Greenwood Common Council approved plans for an $85 million location [[2026-09-25 Buc-ee’s One Step Closer to Entering Indiana (dc56ce)]] * Del Taco has opened its first location in Indiana, at 3060 John Williams Blvd. in Bedford, introducing the brand to the greater Indianapolis region [[2026-09-16 Del Taco Enters Indiana With Bedford Debut (a38b08)]] * Wing Snob is expanding its footprint in Indiana with plans to bring seven restaurants to the greater Indianapolis area [[2026-09-04 Wing Snob Plans Expansion in Indiana (02e835)]]
Savvy Sliders now operates over 50 locations across seven states with a growing national presence and an expanding pipeline of new operating partners.
French Florist Indianapolis, a locally owned and operated boutique, celebrates its grand opening in Indiana with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by OneZone.
BurgerFi brings back the Conflicted Burger for $5 on Election Day.

AES Restaurant Group has become the world’s largest Arby’s franchisee following its acquisition of 23 restaurants in the Knoxville, Tennessee, market from parent company Inspire Brands.

Shipley Donuts has signed six multi-unit deals in Q3, adding 30 locations across five states and marking a significant step forward in the brand's national growth.

Shipley Donuts continued its national growth trajectory in Q3 2026, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements that will bring the 90-year-old brand to Michigan and Indiana…

As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.

Hungry Howie's Pizza added seven new locations across five states in Q3, marking the next step in the brand's national expansion.

Hungry Howie's opened seven restaurants in the third quarter of 2026, expanding its footprint across South Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona and Texas, the company has announced in a news release.

In the wake of its 50th anniversary, Indiana-based Family Express is investing $100 million in new-store development.

One of the most well-known acquisitions in the c-store industry occurred in late 2025, and it wasn’t between two convenience retailers.

Fitness Premier is a health and wellness franchise offering 24/7 access, full-service fitness offerings, recovery suites and training/nutrition services.

Smalls Sliders expands to college campuses, starting with UCF location

Two Dairy Queen operators use digital signs to drive sales.

Buc-ee's sets sights on Oklahoma as its next new state

As Buc-ee’s continues to grow its footprint across the U.S., the chain is one step closer to opening its first store in Indiana with the Greenwood Common Council approving plans…

Wells Fargo refinances Family Dollar's distribution centers for $455.7 million.
Clementine’s Ice Cream, the St. Louis-born ice cream brand known for its handcrafted, small-batch Nice, Non-Dairy and Naughty creations, is serving up its next phase of growth with the launch of its franchise opportunity.
Located at 3060 John Williams Blvd., the new restaurant is the first Del Taco in Indiana and introduces the brand to the greater Indianapolis region.

Autism therapy providers target lawmakers and schools as states crack down on ABA spending.
JHN Group has signed a deal to bring seven Wing Snob locations to the greater Indianapolis area, beginning with a new site in Noblesville.

Smalls Sliders officially opens its first Can in the state on September 10 at 10:30 a.m.

The Colorado-based chicken concept has officially entered the franchise space with its first partner-operated location opening in Starkville, Mississippi.
Mo' Bettahs opens first Indiana restaurant in Avon on Aug 31.