
November 2026: Honoring Toot’n Totum
WITH MORE THAN 75 YEARS in business and 98 c-stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico, Toot’n Totum is distinguishing itself through operational excellence, innovation and its forward-looking vision.
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WITH MORE THAN 75 YEARS in business and 98 c-stores across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico, Toot’n Totum is distinguishing itself through operational excellence, innovation and its forward-looking vision.

Toot’n Totum wins Chain of the Year Award with 98 c-stores.
Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Kansas, opening its doors at 14995 W.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken grows with menu innovation and virtual brands
Through October 4, the Kansas City-founded breakfast-and-lunch concept reported 15.06% year-to-date total sales growth and 5.96% same-store sales growth compared with 2025.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken expanded its Texas footprint and signed franchise development agreements during the third quarter while introducing new programs to support restaurant operations and growth.

Eggs Up Grill signs 11 new commitments in Q3 2026.

CEO Tom Trkla noted that the company will reinvest the capital "where (they) believe it can generate the most long-term value."

Restaurant industry veterans, including Steve Zahn, have signed multi-unit franchise deals propelling The Big Biscuit's expansion.
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.
Nick the Greek is now open in Santa Clarita, California, meeting local demand for fresh and convenient Mediterranean food.

Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for fresh ingredients, in-house preparation and a warm, community-driven dining experience.
Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its breakfast and lunch offerings made to order, freshly baked pastries, and signature coffee brewed at the official Mokas Roastery, has signed a nine-unit franchise development deal with

FiiZ Drinks franchisees Daniel Dickman and Price Blanchard started with a relatively modest idea.
The chicken tender brand has secured development rights for 60 new units across eight states, bringing its total franchise pipeline to over 200 restaurants.

Mad Fitness Group LLC has filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy protection with plans to close or sell half of its 30-plus franchised studios across several states.

Legislative efforts to ban kratom are increasing across several states, potentially impacting a billion-dollar product category for convenience store and gas station operators.
FACE FOUNDRIÉ is building on steady momentum in 2026 with record-setting sales, continued membership growth, and accelerated franchise development, including an eight-unit deal in Texas with an existing franchisee.
Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced operators Jeremy Assmus, Chris Redfern, Jesse Christiansen, and Tre Mulliner to expand the brand’s footprint across Missouri and Kansas.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) endorsed bipartisan candidates in 14 states in conjunction with their July and August primary elections.

Love’s Travel Stops continues its 2026 growth trajectory with a new location in Illinois, adding 85 truck parking spaces to the national supply chain infrastructure.

While the chain removed potentially contaminated lettuce by July 17, the long incubation period of the parasite — upwards of two weeks — means new cases may continue into early August.

Birdcall plans to open nearly 100 locations in six states over five years.
Bojangles completed a first half of 2026 with 25 new restaurant openings across 12 states.