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Viva Chicken, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based chain, has signed leases to enter Georgia, making its debut next year in Atlanta with locations in Kennesaw and Alpharetta, with a third location in the works. "With Vivas hometown being Charlotte, Atlanta was…

Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release. The parent company of iconic brands Auntie Annes, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlisters Deli, Moes Southwest Grill, and Schlotzskys, will open non-traditional locations, including airports, convenience stores, amusement…

FAT Brands Inc. has completed its acquisition of Fazolis from Sentinel Capital Partners, marking the companys official entry into the Italian quick-service dining category. The acquisition increases FAT Brands footprint to about 2,300 franchised and corporate-owned stores worldwide, according to a press release.

WOWorks, parent company of fast casual brands including Frutta Bowls, Saladworks and Garbanxo Mediterranean Fresh, is extending its partnership with The Giant company and opening four locations, including a co-branded store. The locations include two Saladworks and Frutta Bowls co-branded…

Qdoba, a Mexican fast casual chain known for its freshly prepared burritos, tacos, bowls, and signature salads, plans to open its first Puerto Rico location in April 2022 at San Patricio Village in Guaynabo, according to a company press release.…

Pizza Inn has executed a multi-unit development agreement with the companys franchise business consultant, Dion Firooznia. Operating under the name D2 Restaurant Group, Firooznia and his team plan to open six buffet restaurants in Tennessee and North Carolina with the…

Focus Brands is accelerating its non-traditional unit expansion, according to a press release. The parent company of iconic brands Auntie Annes, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlisters Deli, Moes Southwest Grill, and Schlotzskys, will open non-traditional locations, including airports, convenience stores, amusement…

Togo’s is already well-known and established throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, but there is still plenty of territory up for grabs.

Mountain Mikes Pizza has signed a multi-unit deal to enter Idaho with Gem State Pies, Inc., owned by prominent multi-brand operators and entrepreneurs Boris and Laurie Ilic along with Travis and Alyssa Trask. The group will add Mountain Mikes Pizza…

Plano, Texas-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes is opening tomorrow in Wylie, Texas at 3100 FM 544, marking the third location for Agape Management Company. Owners Sean McCullough, Greg Stevens and Ted Beaman are in the process of opening 10…