Development & multi-unit — page 20

Cicis Pizza appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Potbelly opens new shop in Ocala, Florida, on October 13.

Blo Blow Dry Bar expands into New Hampshire with a three-unit deal

Shoot 360 now has eight international locations across five countries, including Canada, Republic of Georgia, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in McAllen, Texas, on October 27.

For Eric Burrill, owning Minuteman Press in Avondale Estates, GA, has always been a family journey.

Go Mini's welcomes Justin and Nicolle Rose as new owners.

Presented annually by Travel Weekly, the Magellan Awards recognize outstanding design, marketing, and services across the travel industry.

William Ulmer was frustrated by the stodginess of the traditional staffing industry, which limited his growth and opportunities.

Areas USA opens first of five Zaxbys units in Florida.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani opens in Brentwood, California on October 17, 2026.

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is expanding its Central Florida footprint with a new shop opening Tuesday, Oct.

Huey Magoo’s, the fast-casual brand known for its bold flavors and handcrafted chicken tenders, is bringing its fan-favorite tenders to Independence with the grand opening of its newest location.

Franchisee Original Entrepreneurs has worked with the brand since 2017, and has experience running donut shops in a highly competitive environment.

Future 50 ranking shows slower growth for chains in 2025

Foodservice is a major focus for Ridgeland, Miss.-based Sprint Mart.

AtWork appoints Sarah Goehring as VP of franchise development with 25 years of expertise in the field.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue to debut in Canada with five-unit franchise deal

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, the fast-growing, island-inspired restaurant concept known for its Hawaiian plate lunches and Aloha Spirit, has signed a 52-unit development agreement with Southern Rock Restaurants, LLC/Southern Rock Hawaii, LLC.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Wauseon on Oct. 17

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers and freshly churned frozen custard, has reached a major milestone in its continued nationwide development.

The regulations around food waste are changing fast. As of September 2026, a dozen states have already enacted laws requiring certain commercial businesses to divert food waste from landfills, according to the State Climate Policy Dashboard.

MRCO to open 34 Hawaiian Bros units in Georgia and Alabama.

Hawaiian Bros signs 52-store Florida deal with Southern Rock Restaurants