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Konala, a healthy fast-food concept serving bowls and salads, plans to expand to 1,000 locations over the next 10 years through a franchise offering with the franchise development firm, Fransmart. Founded by Trace and Jammie Miller, Konala has two corporate-owned... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dallas-based Brix Holdings, which owns Orange Leaf and Clean Juice, is seeking franchisees to help the brands enter the New Orleans market. "New Orleans is a vibrant city ripe with opportunities for new business and unique experiences for locals and... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cheba Hut is opening next week in Englewood, Colorado, marking the 17th Colorado location for franchisees David Timmons and Kyle Archer, who own Elevated Inc. The duo also own a few locations in Nevada. "We are thrilled to be opening our first Cheba Hut in Englewood," Timmons said in a company press release. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first franchise of Gyro Republic, which serves New York City-style gyros, is open in Missouri City, Texas, at 23040 Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. Marking the chain's fourth location in the Houston area, it's the first location for franchise... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos, owned by Dog Haus, is feeding U.S. college students thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, a provider of foodservice and facilities management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Starbird is expanding its Bay Area with a Monday opening in Palo Alto. A Pleasanton location will come later this fall. "These grand openings in Palo Alto and Pleasanton mark a significant step in our mission to revolutionize fast food," Aaron Noveshen, founder and CEO of Starbird, said in a company press release. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wings and Rings, an Ohio-based sports restaurant, is franchising Noble Chicken, opening the concept's first endcap location next year in Cincinnati. Noble has operated for several years inside a Jungle Jim's Supermarket in Ohio. "We couldn't be more excited about... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mindy's Munchies, a New Jersey-based chocolate-covered dessert restaurant founded by former stay-at-home mom Mindy Mosca, is opening its first franchise store in Falmouth, Maine. The company has two storefronts and an online direct-to-consumer platform. "With our first franchise store opening... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Florida-based Le Macaron French Pastries is entering Denver just a few months after announcing that it was ready to expand across the U.S. "As we continue to grow, we're focusing on markets where consumers are driving demand for elevated desserts... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Slim Chickens has inked a deal with second-generation franchisee Slims Midwest, which owns 23 Arby's locations in Eastern Michigan, to open 12 locations in several counties in Michigan and Northern Ohio. The group, which plans to introduce Slim Chickens to... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Los Angeles-based Dave's Hot Chicken has collaborated with entertainer Usher to open its first Georgia restaurant in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers. Usher, who is singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and entrepreneur with over 75 million records sold worldwide and eight... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fazoli's, owned by FAT Brands opened its eighth Georgia location at 207 Bullsboro Dr., in Newnan. "The following and excitement surrounding a new Fazoli's is unmatched," Gregg Nettleton, president of Fazoli's, said in a company press release. "Our fans are... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Portland, Oregon-based Killer Burger has signed a second six-unit agreement with Cascade Dining, which owns 26 Papa Johns and opened its first Killer last year in Salem, Oregon, as part of a previous six-agreement deal. "We are excited to extend... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chicago-based Surf's Up has opened at Soldier Field, serving Southern-themed Gulf Fried Jumbo Shrimp and French fries in the home of the NFL's Chicago Bears. "We're excited to serve Surf's Up's fresh and delicious Gulf Fried Jumbo Shrimp and French... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Experiential Brands, a portfolio of fast casual restaurant concepts including The Original Hot Chicken, Flametown Burgers, INKED Tacos, and Pinsa Roman Pizza, opened its first university locations at Auburn University, East Carolina University and the University of Tennessee. Each college... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based chain serving stir-frys, salads and honeybars, opened Saturday in Fairfax, Virginia, marking the state's fourth location. "We are thrilled to bring our brand to the Fairfax community as we continue to build a solid foundation in Virginia,"... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ontario, Canada-based Osmow's Shawarma, a Middle Eastern fast casual chain, is opening three stores over the next few weeks in Florida, Virginia and Michigan. "We are thrilled to bring Osmow's Shawarma to three great new locations in the coming days and weeks," Ben Osmow, CEO and head of franchising, said in a company press release. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has signed a three-store agreement in Colorado with franchisee Bill Leary, a Denver native, who owns Jackson Hole Soda. The first location will open by year's end in Denver at 1735 Chestnut Place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is reporting notable unit growth and sales increases for the first half of 2024. It opened seven restaurants in Q1 and Q2, signed numerous franchise agreements and opened multiple locations in 2023 and 2024, leading... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Smoke's Poutinerie annual Smoke-A-Palooza raised over $100,000 last week in Toronto to help send kids with disabilities to fully accessible camps across Canada. The money will go to We Care, which has raised $28 million and funded nearly 150,000 days... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice cafe conceptualized in Washington D.C., is opening its first Wichita location on Sept. 7 at 9747 E. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Smalls Sliders has inked a four-unit deal with franchisee Doug Cone for Florida. Cone will open restaurants, dubbed "Cans" by the brand, in Destin and Panama City Beach areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Columbus, Ohio-based Bibibop Asian Grill is opening a store Thursday at 398 West Army Trail Road in Bloomingdale, Illinois. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Black Rock Coffee Bar continues to expand its footprint in the Houston area with Saturday's arrival of a location in North Oaks. Located at 4705 FM 1960 Road, the 2,000-square-foot shop is the city's 19th location. "We are thrilled to... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born fast casual concept with more than 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed an agreement with High Steaks Enterprise to open five restaurants in Southern California region between Los Angeles and Orange County. Led by Paul... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, is rapidly expanding its footprint across the United States. The brand has surpassed the 300-store mark, with locations open or in development in 24 states, according to a press release. Just six months... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Surcheros is expanding into South Carolina thanks to a four-unit deal with franchisee Andrew Powell. The first restaurant will open next month in Columbia's Forest Acres followed by three others over the next four years. "This is a significant milestone... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Founded in 2019, Georgia-based Knuckies Franchise Company LLC is opening inside 14 Walmart stores in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas. "We are using Knuckies Hoagies as our way of always 'Striving to make a difference: One... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Atomic Wings is experiencing a wave of growth as it heads into the second half of 2024, opening five locations in July and setting the stage for launches in Virginia, Illinois and New York City. By the end of the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

California-based Negranti Creamery, which serves sheep's milk ice cream, is adding a seventh location when it opens Saturday in San Luis Obispo, California. "We are excited to bring Negranti Creamery to San Luis Obispo and share our passion for high-quality,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Dave's Hot Chicken is opening 10 stores in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Raj Patel, Danny Costa, Michael Costa and Jonathan Wise, who own multiple Dave's Hot Chickens across Chicago and Indiana. The Costas and Wises also own 75... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

California-based Sip Fresh, which serves fruit-based juices, teas and smoothies, is expanding to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado through an agreement with Katie and Chase Vettese. Targeting Class-A locations, this first location will reside in a prime shopping destination where... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Krak Boba opened ints 16th location last month in Lomita, California, under the direction of franchisees Vi Truong and An Nguyen. "Lomita is a diverse community where our drinks are a perfect fit, catering to many nationalities rather than just... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

James Beard Award-winning Chef Gerard Craft reopened Porano last week in Des Peres, Missouri, bringing back the pasta, grain bowls, salads and Detroit-style pizzas it served to guests in downtown St. Louis from 2016 to 2018 before closing, when he... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked deals for Florida, South Carolina and Georgia, according to a press release. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks initial expansion of 10 units in Florida will begin in Oviedo. "This is a very exciting time for Big Dave's... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reno-based Port of Subs is entering Florida via a 10-unit deal with husband and wife, Chris and Georgia Goddard. "Our adventure with Port of Subs began thanks to my brother, Chuck, who was already a regional developer with the brand... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Los Angeles-based Hart House has created the Dishonorably Hot Chick'n sandwich to promote "Borderlands," a video-game inspired action film starring the restaurant's founder, Kevin Hart, in the role of the wandering mercenary, Roland. The sandwich's build brings the movie's tagline,... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Paris Baguette USA, which has more than 170 locations in the U.S. and Canada, has awarded 20 franchises, sold 47 units, signed 36 leases and opened 20 locations as it nears the beginning of Q3. "We continue to be in a very strong position. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mahana Fresh is heading to Space City with next week's opening at 17195 Tomball Prkwy., in Houston, owned by Washington Wizards star and entrepreneur Kyle Kuzma. He also owns a location in Gainesville, Virginia. "I'm very excited about introducing Mahana... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay has signed a franchise deal with MTB Management to open nine locations in Utah. "Bringing Bobby's Burgers to Utah is a significant milestone for us as we continue expanding our footprint," Flay said in a... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings is debuting its second Wisconsin location next week in Wauwatosa at 6707 W North Ave. Owned by local franchisees Jodie and Matt Schroeder, the pair opened the first Wing Zone in May in Milwaukee.... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Juice It Up generated strong gains in the first half of 2024, with same-store sales up nearly 7% and total system sales up 9%, according to a company press release. The brand opened three locations in the first half of the year, debuting in Long Beach, Bakersfield and Reedley, California, with another nine locations on track to open by year's end. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Delaware-based Surf Bagel has promoted Matt Patton from vice president to president, where he will continue to play a major role in the day-to-day operations of the existing stores. His main focus, however, is leading the team through expansion, said... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BurritoBar is entering West Virginia via a master franchise agreement with WV ADYK LLC to open 18 locations. The deal comes just a few days after the chain announced a similar deal for 82 locations in the Northern Region of... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pita Pit, a Mediterranean fast casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, has promoted Meghan Haugen to COO, where she will manage the Operations, Marketing and Franchising departments. "I look forward to working with our talented team to continue building... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Born 25 years ago in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Yampa Sandwich Co. has grown to eight stores and is ready to expand its footprint across the southwestern United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Los Angeles-based The Red Chickz has finalized a 10-unit development deal with Kamran Awan, founder, president and CEO of Mega Hotel Management, to bring its hot chicken to the East Coast. "We are incredibly excited to bring The Red Chickz's... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Surcheros, a fresh Mexican brand, is making its Tennessee debut thanks to a seven-unit agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex. The first will open in October with others to follow over the next five years. "We have always had ambitious plans... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Salata Salad Kitchen's largest franchisee, Sige, is opening a restaurant this week in Houston at 10815 W. Grand Pkwy. "I've been fortunate to have such successful restaurant openings in the past and am excited to bring the same enthusiastic energy to this one," Joe Piro, the owner of Sige, said in a company press release. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Moe's Southwest Grill is expanding to Arizona via a five-unit franchise agreement with Tony and Namit Mangat, according to the chain's parent company, GoTo Foods, which also owns Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's. The Mangats have... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]