Bakery & breakfast

Paris Baguette opened its first drive-thru location in Moore, Oklahoma, marking the second location in the state and the 62nd café to open this year.

Krispy Kreme continues to make progress against its four-part turnaround plan introduced last year, reporting a systemwide sales increase of 1% in the third quarter and increasing its full-year guidance.

Wendy’s introduces Dave’s Way operational turnaround strategy, making breakfast optional for U.S. franchisees, to improve restaurant execution and profitability.

First Watch plans to open about 55 new locations in 2027, a slower pace than the 62 it is opening this year, to improve cash flow and strengthen its balance sheet.

Maria RiveraCourtesy of The Salty DonutThe Salty Donut has named Maria Rivera CEO.

Paris Baguette signs 32 franchise agreements, secures 22 leases, and opens 15 bakery cafés in Q3 2026, continuing North American expansion.

Great American Cookies introduces a limited-time Snickerdoodle Twix Stuffed Cookie, available through Dec. 31, as a festive twist on its classic stuffed cookie lineup.

Jeff's Bagel Run expands with 40 shops and 150 in development

Paris Baguette will open its 30th Texas cafe on Oct. 31 at 6266 Highway 6 in Missouri City, Texas.

Toasted Yolk’s spinoff Twisted Egg Shack targets to-go brunch with 58 units planned

Paris Baguette and franchise owner Monica Ye are proud to announce the opening of the newest bakery café at 357 US-9, Manalapan, NJ 07726 on October 29th.

Landing in the top spot of the 2026 Future 50 is PopUp Bagels, a concept that started selling bagels and schmears at its first drive-thru in 2021.

Toastique's founder Brianna Keefe opened the fast-casual chain's first location in Washington, D.C.

Founded in 1952, Randy's Donuts continued its growth trajectory in 2025, adding four new domestic locations.

Another Broken Egg Cafe is refranchising many of its own cafes as part of a new strategy to support franchisees and customers.

Fifty years after its founding, Great Harvest Bread Company is preparing for a transformation.

Crumbl on Friday released a new, permanent value menu, the first time the company has pushed broad-based discounts outside of temporary promotions on special occasions such as the company’s birthday.

Shipley Donuts grew its national footprint in the third quarter, signing franchise agreements for new locations in the Midwest, Southeast and Texas while celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Paris Baguette Canada awarded four new franchise agreements, signed three leases, and advanced several cafés toward opening in Q3 2026.

Einstein Bros. Bagels, a subsidiary of Bagel Brands, has named Patrick Waldron chief development officer.

Eggs Up Grill Bonaire opens with three days of events.

Vicious Biscuit has opened its first restaurant in the Cincinnati market at 7240 Outfitters Way in West Chester Township, Ohio, continuing the fast-casual breakfast and brunch brand’s expansion across the Midwest.

Through October 4, the Kansas City-founded breakfast-and-lunch concept reported 15.06% year-to-date total sales growth and 5.96% same-store sales growth compared with 2025.

Shipley Donuts continued its national growth trajectory in Q3 2026, including a major push into the Midwest with development agreements that will bring the 90-year-old brand to Michigan and Indiana…