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Aloha Poke Co., a fast casual concept serving sustainably sourced superfoods, has opened the first of 11 stores planned for the Houston metro market, according to a company press release. The first Aloha Poke is owned by married couple Amanda…

Pizza Guys is expanding its California presence by opening a location in San Carlos. The unit will be located at 796 El Camino Real and is slated to open in late October, according to a press release. Local entrepreneur Huan Hoang will operate the location.

Biscuit Belly, a chef-driven fast-casual breakfast and brunch concept, has signed development agreements for 10 franchised units, five of which will be located in the Atlanta metropolitan area, with an additional five to be built in the Nashville market, according…

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, is opening its first store in Minnesota with a location in Edina. It is the first of three locations that will open in the Minneapolis area, according to a company press release.…

Little Caesars aims to expand its presence in the New England region and has set a goal of 50 units across Boston and Providence by 2026. The family-owned chain has franchise and company-stores in each of the 50 U.S. states…

Stoners Pizza Joint, a quick-service pizza franchise, will open its third location in Jacksonville, Florida at 9766 Old St Augustine Rd. The location will bring Stoners store count to 22 in the southeast region. "We are thrilled to open our third location in Jacksonville after tremendous feedback for our south side store that opened in July.

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a non-human interaction QSR concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise deal for the brands first appearance in Florida, according to a company press release. Florida-based franchisee Marc Silverstone closed on a deal with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to…

Viva Chicken, a fast-casual Peruvian rotisserie restaurant, is refreshing its brand identity with a new logo and packaging, according to a company press release. The rebrand debuted at Vivas newest location in Greenville, South Carolina, which opened in August, and…

Paris Baguette, the French-inspired bakery cafe brand, with more than 4,000 international units and nearly 90 in the U.S., has signed 84 agreements in the first half of the year and is on track to exceed 100 franchise agreements by…

PDQ restaurants, which offers chef-driven recipes and ingredients typically found in a fine casual restaurant with the value, speed and convenience of the fast casual segment, has signed a franchise agreement, and is launching its first international deal with Eastern…