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Northern California-based Vitality Bowls, which specializes in açaí bowls, is opening its doors to the Huntersville, North Carolina, community on June 17. The store will be the second for owners Karine Morency and Ted Flinter, who also have a cafe…

Wichita-based Chick N Max is headed to Texas, thanks to a three-unit deal with restaurant veteran Aaron Johnson. While leases have yet to be signed, Johnson is eyeing the north side of Houston and expects to have his first restaurant…

Canadian vegan concept Odd Burger has signed an agreement to open 40 new locations in Ontario, according to a press release. Odd Burger and Starke Investments will build the 40 units over the next eight years. Starke Investments will oversee…

Fuzzys Taco Shop has signed a four-unit agreement with multi-brand franchisee John Cassity to bring the brand to Utah and add to its Colorado locations. Cassity owns five Einstein Bros.

Zaxbys has hired Patrick Schwing as chief marketing and strategy officer to oversee marketing communications, loyalty, e-commerce, R&D and media, including digital and social. He joins Zaxbys from Inspire Brands, where he served as Arbys chief marketing officer and president…

Little Caesars says its has confirmed new store commitments at double the rate of what was achieved last year, according to a company press release. "Ahead of 2021, we took a serious look at our franchise development strategy and committed…

The pandemic reinvigorated car travel and, with it, the market for snacks and Americana. Will it last?

McDonalds Russian stores have been bought out and reopened under a new name, yet to be determined, according to a Reuters report. Local licensee Alexander Govor has purchased McDonalds Russian stores, but the new name of the company has not…

Pizza Factory opened its 10th restaurant in Washington earlier this month in the Woodland community. The restaurant is owned by sisters Becky and Michele Lo, according to a press release. As experienced restauranteurs, Becky and Michele have more than 40 years of combined experience within the industry.

Portland-based Killer Burger opened its 19th location this week in Wilsonville, Oregon. The store is operated by franchisees JP and Stephanie Perfili, who own three Crumbl Cookies locations throughout the Portland area. Prior to franchising, JP worked in the banking and grocery industries for over 30 years.