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Shipley Donuts, the nation's largest brand of fresh, handmade-daily donuts and kolaches, has signed four multi-unit deals to expand its national footprint, including in Las Vegas, its westernmost location, plus…
Joneses commit to 5 Eggs Up Grill units in Houston
la Madeleine offers Sweet Bakery Board for Valentine's Day for $29.99
Biscuit Belly CEO Chad Coulter creates successful LTOs with a 5% sales threshold.
Eggs Up Grill, a breakfast franchise, signed a five-unit development agreement in Texas, expanding its presence in the Houston market.
“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.
Eggs Up Grill named 2026 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Shipley Donuts reports a 46% increase in new shop openings, reaching benchmark achievements in 2025.
Breakfast may be the most underappreciated daypart in the restaurant industry.
Eggs Up Grill is now open in Benson, North Carolina. The new restaurant brings the brand’s welcoming breakfast, brunch and lunch experience to the growing Johnston County community.
Shipley Donuts opens 35 new shops in 2025, a 46% increase
Eggs Up Grill ranks No. 225 on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500
Biscuit Belly brings back its seasonal Heart-Shaped Biscuits for Valentine’s Season 2026, a fan favorite staple for the brand.
Eggs Up Grill has been ranked on the Franchise Times Fast & Serious 2026 list.
The heart-shaped donuts are made from Shipley's classic yeast donuts, hand-cut into hearts with strawberry, cherry or chocolate icing and topped with new Valentine’s Day-themed sprinkles.
Nothing Bundt Cakes brings back Banana Pudding Cake and debuts Dubai Chocolate flavor.
Grand opening events will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and complimentary pastry samples.
For nearly four decades, The Works Bakery Café has served as a community-driven, Northeast-based legacy brand — but Founder and CEO Richard French knew longevity alone wasn’t enough.
La Madeleine revives complimentary bread and jam at all locations
Sandeep KesiReddy and his business partner, Siddhartha “Sid” Parepally, became Paris Baguette franchisees in Bellevue, Washington.
Paris Baguette ranked No. 29 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500, up 13 spots from its 2025 ranking and No. 1 in the Bakery Cafe category.
Paris Baguette’s momentum in 2025 was further validated by strong industry recognition.
Nothing Bundt Cakes has once again earned the title of America’s No.
Shipley Donuts ranked top donut franchise on 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500