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TAP scales Brazilian flavor with AI strategy and wellness culture

McDonald's is inviting fans behind the counter for a closer look at the ingredients and preparation methods behind its iconic menu items through a new chef's table experience led by "Top Chef" Season 22 winner Tristen Ep

Pokeworks is a fast casual restaurant franchise specializing in Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls, sushi and other fresh, customizable meals.

Operators should prepare for year-end close to avoid costly corrections

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s presence in key Northeast markets.

Club Studio, the premium, group fitness-oriented concept from LA Fitness parent company Fitness International, is expanding its Los Angeles footprint with plans for two new locations in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, one of the nation’s leading fast-casual restaurant brands, has announced a 40-unit franchise development deal across New York and Connecticut with franchisee Aurify Kingstar, expanding the brand’s…

The boutique fitness operator, which offers private, semi-private and group training, will soon open its third location in New York City

Tropical Smoothie Cafe to open 40 stores in Northeast with Aurify Kingstar

RNR Tire Express signs agreement for new New York location.

The regulations around food waste are changing fast. As of September 2026, a dozen states have already enacted laws requiring certain commercial businesses to divert food waste from landfills, according to the State Climate Policy Dashboard.

The experience welcomes dogs into the exclusive Founders Suite, a private retreat featuring gold wallpaper, a chandelier, luxury dog bowls and a plush bed.

VIO Med Spa ranks No. 373 on Franchise Times Top 400

Bliss Bites to open 5 TGI Fridays in New York.

At the center of the experience is Kyuramen Express, KYURAMEN’s fast-casual format.

Chicken Salad Chick secures development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, expanding presence in the Northeast.

Building off its rapid nationwide expansion, Chicken Salad Chick is accelerating its growth throughout the Northeast.

Chicken Salad Chick signs deals for 25 units in New York

Atomic Wings, the New York-born wing brand known for its fresh, never-frozen wings and bold flavor lineup, continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states.

Atomic Wings opens eight new restaurants in Q3, growing its franchise system nearly 100% this year across five states.

Jamie Weeks, a former Orangetheory Fitness mega-franchisee and founder of SweatHouz, is teaming with Beachbody co-founder Jon Congdon to launch better.states, a new wellness concept centered on what it’s calling…

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Atomic Wings continued its national expansion in the third quarter, opening eight new restaurants across five states.

TGI Fridays signs first US franchise in over a decade with Bliss Bites LLC.

El Pollo Loco hires new COO and chief development officer