Jack in the Box to enter Georgia

June 14, 2024

Jack in the Box inked a deal to bring 15 units to Georgia, according to a press release.

Wetzel's Prezels opens 1st unit in Walmart

June 14, 2024

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened a unit inside a Walmart store in McAllen, Texas. It is the brands' first partnership, according to a press release.

Botrista Appoints Jim Bitticks, Restaurant Executive, to Advisory Board

Botrista, the beverage platform that enables restaurants to serve profitable trending beverages, is thrilled to announce Jim Bitticks, a seasoned restaurant…

Bahama Buck's Testimonial: Uncovering Franchise Efficiencies Through Unified Technology

In this video, Bahama Buck's Director of Field Operations Kippi Buchanan shares how her team's decision to move forward with Revel's cloud POS and order…

Hungry Howie's Gen Z franchisee brings fresh perspective, new ideas to table

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Podcast host Mandy Detwiler talks to Hungry Howie's franchisee Rebecca Shannon, a Gen Z whose store is in Michigan. Shannon uses technology and innovation to…

HTeaO opens location in Universal City, Texas

June 7, 2024

HTeaO, the nation's leading iced tea brand has opened a location in Universal City in Texas, according to a press release.

Checkers & Rally's opens location in Columbia, South Carolina

June 5, 2024

Checkers and Rally's has opened a location in Columbia, South Carolina, under the helm of seasoned operator Shamsu Charania, according to a press release.

Jack in the Box to expand in Florida

June 4, 2024

Jack in the Box has inked deals to bring the brand to Tallahassee and Orlando in Florida, according to a press release.

Del Taco expands in Florida with Tallahassee opening

June 3, 2024

Del Taco has opened a restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida. It's the brand's 10th location in the state and the third for franchisee Consolidated Taco Holdings…

How to scale up restaurant brands

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

It's one thing to have a great solo concept, it's quite another to scale up that concept into a franchise. A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation…

Little Caesars opens in the Bronx

May 29, 2024

Little Caesars will host a grand opening celebration for a location in the Bronx, New York, at 3961 White Plains Road on Thursday, May 30. Starting at 11 a.m.…

Wetzel's Pretzels opens in California travel center

May 23, 2024

Travelers passing through Visalia, California, now have a new option to satisfy their cravings on the go. The Visalia Travel Center recently welcomed Wetzel's…

Winning at the franchising game

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

How do restaurants succeed at the franchising game? A panel at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit shared some key strategies.

Toppers Pizza partners with Charlotte family for North Carolina locations

May 22, 2024

Toppers Pizza has inked a deal with the Castillo family to open its first location in Charlotte, North Carolina. This collaboration marks the initial step in…

Burger King parent company completes acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group

May 20, 2024

Restaurant Brands International Inc., parent company to Burger King, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.…

Layne's Chicken Fingers to expand with 10 Arkansas locations

May 13, 2024

Layne's Chicken Fingers, the Texas-based chicken franchise known for its crispy chicken fingers and unique sauces, will bring 10 new restaurants to Arkansas…

GoTo Foods’ co-branding renaissance pairs signature brands

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

GoTo Foods is co-branding several of its signature brands with success shown in increased AUVs.

Chicago's Rainbow Cone to sweeten up Southern California

May 6, 2024

Residents of Southern California can soon experience a Chicago favorite through a multi-unit franchise agreement between The Original Rainbow Cone and local…

Krispy Kreme to enter Germany

May 2, 2024

Krispy Kreme will enter the German market through a franchise agreement with restaurant group ISH Kreme. This marks the company's largest franchise deal to…

Marco's Pizza inks franchise agreement for 15 locations in Midwest

May 1, 2024

Marco's Pizza has signed a development agreement with Grube, Inc. to open 15 Marco's locations in northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. The deal also includes…