Del Taco expands in Bradenton, Florida

July 28, 2023

Del Taco has opened a Fresh Flex location in Bradenton, Florida. It's the second Del Taco in Manatee County that offers diner-friendly features like dual…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Expands Significant Bay Area Presence with New Restaurant in East Palo Alto

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Adding Locations Throughout San Francisco Bay Area

Marco's Pizza signs 5-unit agreement with South Florida franchisees

July 25, 2023

Marco's Pizza has inked a five-unit agreement in the greater Fort Launderdale area. The first two stores will open this summer, with the remaining stores set…

Mountain Mike's Pizza Opens Newest California Restaurant in Fresno

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Continues Growing Throughout the Central Valley with Fifth Fresno-Area Location

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Ranked in Entrepreneur’s First-Ever List of Top Franchise Brands for Multi-Unit Owners

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Proudly Named Alongside Numerous Prominent Brands

Carl's Jr. to enter Florida market

July 14, 2023

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company to Carl's Jr., will bring the brand to South Florida by inking a deal partnership with RSMG Holding LLC and Retail &…

Subway extends sale bidding deadline

July 13, 2023

After failing to achieve a $10 billion bid for its business Subway is extending the sales bid deadline into August.

Papa Johns franchise group eyeing Iraq

July 11, 2023

A Papa Johns franchisee is looking to take the brand to Iraq in 2024, according to an Iraqi News report.

Smalls Sliders to expand in Baton Rouge

July 7, 2023

Smalls Sliders has inked a deal with restaurateurs Blain and Martin Bech, Andre Clemons and Louis Gotreaux of TSM Development LLC to expand the brand's reach…

Franchisee opens 6th Marco's Pizza unit in Orlando

July 5, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened its latest location in Orlando, Florida, according to a press release.

Subway to grow by 4K units internationally

June 29, 2023

Subway has inked a master franchise agreement, its 15th over the past two years, to add more than 4,000 restaurants across Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia…

Franchise company to open 180 food-centric Dairy Queen stores in China

June 28, 2023

International Dairy Queen Inc., parent company to Dairy Queen, has inked a deal with CFB Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai Shida Catering…

'We're all in it together': White Castle a family affair

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

White Castle is a 350-unit family owned company. The brand best known for its sliders now has third-, fourth- and fifth-generation family members at the helm.

Marco's Pizza's chief development officer offers unique perspective with real estate background

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Gerardo Flores is chief development officer for Marco's Pizza. With a background in real estate, Flores brings a unique perspective to the quickly growing…

Odd Burger inks deal for 20 units in Washington

June 23, 2023

Canada-based vegan fast-food brand Odd Burger has inked an agreement for 20 locations in Washington over the next eight years. The agreement was signed with…

Hart House schools LA

June 23, 2023

Hart House, a plant-based fast casual brand founded by actor, entrepreneur and comedian Kevin Hart, opened this week across from the University of Southern…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken growing through corporate acquisitions

June 20, 2023

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken owner LFR Chicken LLC has acquired four units in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from retiring operators Tim and Carol Hagan. Since its…

It’s a sister affair for a California Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Peyton and Paige Geyser, sisters in Orange County, California, are owners and operators of a Wetzel’s Pretzels food truck and were longtime fans of the brand…

Taco John's a growing QSR player in Mexican segment

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco John's has 375 units, of which seven are corporate owned. With a new store design, savvy multi-unit franchisees and a winning corporate team, the brand…

Franchise company acquires 40 Taco Bell locations in Atlanta

June 8, 2023

QSR operator Southpaw has acquired a portfolio of nearly 40 Taco Bell locations in the Atlanta market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, according…