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Eggs Up Grill, a breakfast franchise, signed a five-unit development agreement in Texas, expanding its presence in the Houston market.

Dan and Ashley O’Loughlin, the husband-and-wife founders of petbar, are the brand’s largest multi-unit franchise owners, demonstrating their confidence in the franchise opportunity.

Dillas Primo Quesadillas , the Texas-born, quesadilla-first QSR+ franchise, has set its sights on 50 total locations by 2028, with a roadmap that includes 25 open restaurants and 25 additional…

“Eggs Up Grill stood out to us as a smart investment with a clear path for growth and scalability,” said Louis Jones, who brings to the partnership.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken is a fast-casual Nashville hot chicken concept built around scratch-made food, disciplined systems and a people-first operating culture.

The total investment necessary to begin a Layne's restaurant ranges from $451,500 to $1,050,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

Beans & Brews Coffee House expanded to 11 new locations in 2025, including openings in Utah, Texas, and Nevada, with over 89 locations in 7 states.

Shipley Donuts opens 35 new shops in 2025, a 46% increase

Chicken Salad Chick awarded nearly 100 franchise deals and opened 42 new locations in 2025, setting company records.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers ranked No. 6 on Restaurant Business’s 2025 Future 50 list, recognizing its consistent unit count and sales growth.

76 FENCE expands to North Houston with local owner Bryan Hayes.

ATLANTA — ServiceMaster Restore , a leading disaster restoration franchise brand, is closing out 2025 strong after a year marked by continued franchise development, strategic operational enhancements and a sharpened…

Kilwins, a franchise specializing in hand-crafted chocolates and desserts, saw significant growth in 2025, with 19 new locations and 31 new franchise agreements.

Phenix Salon Suites, the nation’s #1 salon suite franchise, closed 2025 with continued development across the U.S.

Hungry Howie's closed out 2025 with a year defined by strategic growth, menu innovation, and meaningful community engagement.

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard sees record growth and expansion

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, the full-service moving franchise with more than 430 locations and 3,000 trucks operating worldwide, is closing out 2025 after a successful year that included new…

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.

With Houston in development and multiple locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth opening in the past year, Donatos is looking to increase its footprint with immediate market opportunities in DFW, Waco and across East Texas.

Express Employment Professionals welcomed over 38 new owners in 2025

Children's Lighthouse closes out 2025 with strategic growth and a strong 2026 pipeline.

Lane Martin founded Modern PURAIR, an indoor air quality franchise, after being inspired by 1-800-GOT-JUNK and learning from his father's experience as a franchisee.

Jollibee — the globally beloved fast-food brand known for its iconic Chickenjoy, craveable menu innovations and vibrant Filipino-American heritage — has officially set its sights on Texas as a priority market for franchise growth.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers promotes Alex Camp to vice president of operations services as the brand expands its leadership team.