NYC’s Gregorys Coffee launches new franchise program
Gregorys Coffee launched a new franchise program in partnership with Craveworth Brands.
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Gregorys Coffee launched a new franchise program in partnership with Craveworth Brands.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers earns a spot on the 1851 Franchise’s 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list, with 40 new units awarded and a strong demand for franchisees.

Angry Chickz earns spot on 1851 Franchise's 2026 Fastest Growing Emerging Franchises list, highlighting brand's QSR chicken category innovation.

The agreement includes planned development across Middlesex, Mercer, and Essex counties, with the first new location expected to open in 2027.
Golden Chick is bringing back its popular Butterfly Shrimp for a limited time, available now through April 12, offering guests a flavorful seafood option during one of the year’s highest-demand seasons.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken franchise expands after building corporate footprint

Brandon Gawthorp and Chantel Fiaschetti founded Urban Bird Hot Chicken in 2018.
Starbird today announced the appointment of Greg Levin as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective immediately.

Located in the Dundrum Town Centre, one of Ireland’s premier shopping and dining destinations, the restaurant serves as a lunch point for the brand’s entry into the Irish market and demonstrates the system’s ability to a

QSR customers favored chicken items in 2025, with McCrispy Strips leading.

Jack Omer isn't just growing a multi-unit portfolio. He's extending a family story that helped launch Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken nearly six decades ago.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the rapidly growing chicken finger franchise, built a cult following with its original restaurants in College Station, Texas.

Layne's Chicken Fingers franchise has 30 years of experience and 300 sold.

How do you balance corporate-level campaigns with franchisee-driven, grassroots marketing efforts?

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.
El Pollo Loco expands North Texas footprint with new restaurant

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.

As of January 2026, Zaxbys operates more than 1,000 restaurants across 22 states, with debut entries into major metro markets including Las Vegas and Phoenix, as well as expansion across Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, a
Angry Chickz is officially landing in Goodyear with the opening of its newest restaurant.

Bergeson brothers chose Layne's Chicken Fingers franchise for its efficiency

Brandon and Chantel Gawthorp, former Wingstop franchisees, have launched their own franchise, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, after learning from their previous experiences.
Starbird today announced the appointment of Greg Levin as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective immediately.

Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced the promotion of Christina Vaughan to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Soon to be FamousTM chicken finger franchise, has built a financially sound model by focusing on streamlined operations and a surprisingly simple philosophy: Find what…