Newk’s Eatery 2025 Growth & Franchise Expansion in 2026
Newk's Eatery closes out 2025 with strong momentum and surpasses its development goals.
· 1851 Franchise· January 26, 2026
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Restaurant Business — page 25
Restaurant Business is a publication in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 741 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * El Pollo Loco CEO Liz Williams and P.F. Chang's CEO Jim Mazany will discuss brand transformation in an executive exchange session, focusing on driving innovation and growth while staying true to their brand roots and values [[2026-10-30 Leader to Leader, An Executive Exchange Session - The Foundation of an Influenti (a256ad)]]. * DoorDash has proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, a grocery delivery company, which could increase its dominance in the delivery market and give it more leverage over restaurants and supermarket brands [[2026-10-30 How will the DoorDash-Instacart deal affect restaurants (1bb87d)]]. * Christine Barone, CEO of Dutch Bros, is being honored as the 2026 Restaurant Leader of the Year for leading Dutch Bros to significant growth and transforming the drive-thru experience [[2026-10-30 Restaurant Leader Of the Year Award and Fireside Chat (52fca0)]]. * Burger King's King Jr. meals have seen a 40% sales growth, driven by adults, with the company's same-store sales rising 8.4% in the U.S. last quarter [[2026-10-30 More Burger King customers are getting kids’ meals, and not just kids (555035)]]. * NCR Voyix has launched Aloha Next, a modern and nimble POS system, which is being tested by Bruster's Ice Cream and will be rolled out to its 230 locations by the end of next year [[2026-10-30 NCR Voyix rolls out a more modern Aloha (af35d7)]]. * Chipotle's recruitment of Fernando Machado as chief brand officer has led to successful marketing campaigns, including the 100 Creators campaign and limited-time offers like Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips [[2026-10-29 Chipotle’s BOGO barrage is paying off (ba27cf)]]. * Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has made an official offer to buy Wendy's for $7.35 per share, a 20% premium from the company's closing price on Tuesday [[2026-10-29 Nelson Peltz tries buying low on Wendy’s (260d6f)]]. * PopUp Bagels, a bagel concept, ranked first in the 2026 Future 50 list after starting its first drive-thru in 2021 and expanding to 23 locations through franchising by 2025 [[2026-10-29 PopUp Bagels (a10830)]]. * Qahwah House, a Yemeni coffee cafe, has expanded to 29 locations across the US with $28.8 million in sales, a 56% year-over-year increase [[2026-10-29 Qahwah House (7e8b08)]]. * Prince Street Pizza, founded by the Morano family in 2012, has expanded across the US and Canada with a menu featuring traditional and specialty pizzas [[2026-10-29 Prince Street Pizza (bb00e2)]]. * Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the chain's first location in Washington, D.C. and has since expanded to over 65 locations nationally through franchising [[2026-10-29 Toastique (578b8c)]]. * Mexican Sugar Cocina,
Layne's Chicken Fingers Ranked Restaurant Business Future 50 Ranking
Layne's Chicken Fingers ranked on Restaurant Business's 2025 Future 50 list
· Franchising.com· October 14, 2025
Hardee’s Franchise Lawsuit Highlights Clash Over Compliance and Brand Standards
Hardee's sues one of its largest franchisees, Paradigm Investment Group, for refusing to follow brand operating guidelines and digital integration.
· 1851 Franchise· June 13, 2025
Crumbl Franchise Slows Growth, Sees Sales Rebound in 2024
Crumbl has slowed its growth, adding 81 new locations in 2024, but saw a 17% increase in average unit revenue to nearly $1.4 million.
· 1851 Franchise· April 22, 2025
Newk’s Franchise Excels in Athens, GA With Person-First Approach
Newk’s Franchise excels in Athens, Georgia, with a person-first approach, focusing on customer relationships and employee development.
· 1851 Franchise· January 22, 2025
Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Smoothie King, the world's largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, today announces the appointment of Jyoti Lynch as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
· Franchising.com· November 20, 2024
Smoothie King Marks Growth Milestone With 1,200th Store Opening and Rapid Expansion in Chicago Market
Smoothie King marks a growth milestone with the grand opening of its 1,200th domestic store in Roanoke, Texas.
· Franchising.com· November 15, 2024
Smoothie King Launches New Coconut Bowls to Reward Your Workout
Smoothie King has launched new Coconut Bowls, a gluten-free and dairy-free treat designed to reward workouts.
· Franchising.com· August 27, 2024
Checkers & Rally's Launches Best-Ever Value Meal Deal - New 5 for $5
Checkers & Rally's has launched a new 5 for $5 meal deal, featuring a range of classic menu items.
· Franchising.com· August 26, 2024
Twin Peaks Restaurants Franchise 2024: Costs, Fees & Profit Data
Twin Peaks Restaurants is a sports bar franchise under the FAT Brands umbrella, founded in 2005 by Randy DeWitt and Scott Gordon.
· 1851 Franchise· August 18, 2024
Checkers & Rally's Heats Up with Sizzling New Value Offerings
Checkers & Rally's is offering new value-priced sandwiches, family meal deals, and indulgent new sandwiches for the back-to-school rush.
· Franchising.com· July 29, 2024
Smoothie King Reports 34 New Store Commitments and 18 New Store Openings in Q2 2024
Smoothie King reports 34 new store commitments and 18 openings in Q2 2024.
· Franchising.com· July 17, 2024
Restaurant Business Lists 5 Restaurant Brands to Watch
Restaurant Business listed 5 restaurant brands to watch, including Chop5, a customizable salad concept poised for growth and expansion through franchising.
· 1851 Franchise· June 25, 2024
Smoothie King Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Same-Store Sales
Smoothie King reports fifth consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales, with 14 new store openings and 27 development commitments.
· Franchising.com· April 23, 2024
Teriyaki Madness Franchisee Opens the Brand's 150th Location
Teriyaki Madness franchisee Mario Essary opens the brand's 150th location, achieving impressive growth within the franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· March 14, 2024
Smoothie King and Dude Perfect Blend Fun and Nutrition With New Limited-Edition Dude Perfect Smoothie
Smoothie King has partnered with Dude Perfect to create a limited-edition smoothie, featuring a blend of flavors and a fun twist.
· Franchising.com· March 11, 2024
Smoothie King Concludes 2023 With 11.5 Percent Same-Store Sales Increase and Largest Development Quarter in Seven Years
Smoothie King concluded 2023 with an 11.5% same-store sales increase and largest development quarter in seven years, forecasting strong growth in 2024.
· Franchising.com· February 6, 2024
10 Profitable Restaurant Franchise Brands Worth Checking Out in 2023
The restaurant industry is one of the biggest franchise segments to date.
· 1851 Franchise· November 30, 2023
Smoothie King Achieves Highest Sales Period in Company History
Smoothie King achieves its highest sales period in company history, driven by record-breaking digital sales and new product innovation.
· Franchising.com· November 9, 2023
How Smart Menu Design Can Help Restaurants Counter Inflation
A well-engineered menu can drive 10% to 15% or more revenue to a restaurant’s bottom line.
· 1851 Franchise· September 26, 2023
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Introduces Bone-in Wings to Its Menu for First Time in Two Decades of Operation
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is introducing three mouthwatering flavors of bone-in wings to its menu, Buffalo, Sweet Chili and Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, for the first time in its history, finally…
· Franchising.com· August 24, 2023
Smoothie King Reports 11 Percent Same-Store Sales Increase Year-to-Date Fueled by Traffic Increase and Two Million Smoothie Bowls Sold in Q2
Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, announced an 11 percent increase in same-store sales year over year at the end of Q2.
· Franchising.com· July 21, 2023
Teriyaki Madness Makes Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2023
Teriyaki Madness named a Top 100 Mover & Shaker with 130+ units
· 1851 Franchise· June 23, 2023
O’Charley’s General Manager Dwaine Stoneroad Named Full Service GM of the Year at Restaurant Business’ Inaugural Awards
O’Charley’s General Manager Dwaine Stoneroad has been named Full Service GM of the Year by Restaurant Business Awards for his exceptional leadership and management skills.
· Franchising.com· May 31, 2023