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Checkers & Rally’s continues its Nevada expansion with a new Pahrump location, marking the third site for multi-unit operator LV Foodservice Concepts.

Mobile food truck franchise Kona Ice has partnered with Panini America to launch a special-edition 'Color Blast' shaved ice flavor nationwide this summer.

The Missouri-based pizza chain is entering the Tennessee market with a new location owned and operated by a local military veteran.

Newly appointed CFO Alex Chu is prioritizing unit-level economics, cost reduction, and disciplined growth to improve the financial health of the sandwich franchise's operators.

The Cincinnati-based sandwich franchise is rebranding to Penn Station Sandwiches and diversifying its menu with wraps and bowls to adapt to off-premise dining trends.

The coffee powerhouse enters the Chicago market with a new drive-thru location in Melrose Park as part of its ongoing Midwestern expansion.

The fast-casual franchise continues its Texas expansion with a new Boerne location featuring a drive-thru and signature grand opening giveaways.

A former sit-down restaurant entrepreneur is scaling Thai Chili 2Go, a fast-casual spinoff focused on a streamlined menu of high-performing Thai street food staples.

The iced tea franchise is launching a patriotic collection and retail tea bags to commemorate the United States' semiquincentennial.

The coffee giant is donating $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sale on May 27 to support children struggling with hunger or illness.

Design agency 3Owl appoints former ezCater executive Shawn Jones to lead its design practice, focusing on digital platform solutions for restaurant operators and multi-unit brands.

Succession planning and community engagement are identified as critical strategies for family-owned restaurants and multi-unit franchises to sustain long-term growth amidst rising operational costs.

The wood-fire rotisserie chicken chain has debuted a seasonal summer menu featuring new handheld wraps and strawberry-themed salads and beverages.

Former Krispy Kreme and TITLE Boxing executive Stefanie Lee joins the fast-casual chicken brand to oversee financial infrastructure and multi-state expansion efforts.

The coffee giant is closing regional offices in several major cities as part of its third round of corporate layoffs in under 18 months.

The coffee giant is slashing 300 corporate roles and shuttering four regional offices as part of a restructuring plan to streamline its real estate footprint.

A multi-generational franchisee group is expanding the Nashville-style hot chicken brand across Kansas with multiple locations slated for 2026.

Esperto Hospitality Group has acquired the fast-casual chicken brand from Dave Liniger’s Area 15, with plans to launch a New Jersey expansion in 2026.

The burger franchise has opened its 15th Texas location in Hickory Creek, a 1,750 square-foot restaurant operated by first-time franchisee Thomas Kincaid.

Franchisee Juanita Gaeta has reopened the Elko location following extensive physical and operational upgrades to the made-to-order teriyaki bowl shop.

The global doughnut chain is doubling down on the Brazilian market with new production-heavy 'Hot Light Theater' shops in São Paulo.

The Nashville hot chicken brand expands its California presence with its 34th state location, marking a total of 39 units systemwide.

The fast-casual chain reports significant growth with same-store sales up over 9 percent and adjusted EBITDA tripling as it maintains a 16-month positive sales streak.

The fire-grilled chicken chain reports strong same-store sales growth as it executes a brand transformation focused on menu innovation and national expansion.