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Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe, based in Houston, is expanding to Florida with four locations. The states first store will open in downtown Doral at 5335 NW 87th Ave., with a second coming to the Plaza at Coral Gables at…

Shaquille ONeal-owned Big Chicken is opening inside Seattles Climate Pledge Arena, which is home to the NHLS Seattle Kraken, WNBAs Seattle Storm and live music and entertainment. Set to launch Friday during a Coldplay concert, Big Chicken is at center…

After announcing plans to enter the Denver marketplace with 15 restaurants over the next five years, El Pollo Loco, a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain, recently signed two separate development agreements to open eight locations. The deals include four units each…

Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes, is opening next year in Kissimmee, Florida, thanks to a four-unit deal with Florida Fine Foods. "We are excited to partner with Florida Fine Foods to bring the…

Capriottis Sandwich Shop has made its Tampa Bay debut at Starkey Ranch development in Odessa, Florida. The restaurant, at 12267 SR 54, marks the chains first of 15 locations set to develop in the Tampa Bay area under multi-franchisee partners…

Greek from Greece Cafe has opened its first franchise restaurant in Philadelphia, located at 107 N. 33rd St., near Drexel University.

Mongolian Concepts, which owns Genghis Grill, FlatTop Grill and bds Mongolian Grill, has hired Neil Quinn as chief financial officer. Quinn previously held the title at Mazzetta Company, one of the largest importers and producers of frozen seafood.

Atlanta-based McAlisters Deli has made Tennessee home to its 500th restaurant, opening west of Nashville in Dickson, Tennessee. The chain has opened 22 locations since January and has experienced strong sales, putting it on track to be a billion-dollar brand…

Mici Handcrafted Italian, a Denver-based fast casual concept, has begun its journey into franchising, inking a 30-unit deal in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2004 by siblings Jeff, Kim and Michael Miceli, the brand has positioned itself for growth since bringing…

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, is opening at 1515 Hampton Ave., in St. Louis.