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LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2026 // GLOBE NEWSWIRE // -- Dave’s Hot Chicken is launching Red Bull Boosted Slushers, now available at participating locations nationwide and across the globe.
ROCKLIN, Calif. Angry Chickz is expanding its California footprint once again with the opening of its first Rocklin restaurant on July 24.
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its first restaurant in The Keystone State, which will expand the brand’s footprint to 25 states.
KFC is officially expanding in the Grand Canyon State with the opening of its newest restaurant in Sun City, Arizona.
Golden Chick launches 'Gimme That Golden' campaign to compete with QSR giants
Craveworthy Brands to open first multi-concept restaurant at Georgia Tech
The new restaurant is located in the Airport Center Shopping Center.
Located at 10801 W. Grand Avenue near Plaza de Grande, the restaurant is owned and operated by Pak Foods, LLC, a multi-unit, multi-brand operating group with locations across the Southwest.
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced the opening of its first restaurant in Minnesota, which will expand the brand’s footprint to 24 states.
Georgia Foods, one of Bojangles’s largest franchisees, wants chargers at every location it can get them.
Jersey Mike’s Confirms IPO Plans While Franchises Expand Use of Artificial Intelligence Wingstop’s addition of 382 locations in 2025 made it the fastest-growing U.S. restaurant bra
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After days of mounting online speculation, KFC is proving good things come to those who wait.
Chicken Salad Chick debuts in Minnesota with Apple Valley location.
Longtime Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings franchisee Chanel Li has expanded her portfolio with the opening of her 12th restaurant, which debuted July 9 in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Church's Texas Chicken grows with local operators and community focus
Wingstop is introducing new meal bundles ahead of Sunday’s soccer championship match.
Popeyes is expanding its value lineup for the summer with the addition of Butterfly Shrimp to its $5 Faves menu.
The chicken tender brand’s New York City opening signals its ongoing national expansion, and comes as it emphasizes unit growth in new markets.
Buffalo’s Express, the fast-casual wing brand owned by FAT Brands, announces the opening of its newest location at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Airway Heights, WA, marking the brand’s first-ever standalone restauran
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Wingstop's same-store sales fell 8.7% in Q1 2026 amid aggressive growth
Slim Chickens COO Christina Vaughan to speak at QSR Evolution Conference.