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Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger and 17 other restaurant concepts, is bringing six franchised Fatburger locations to Hidalgo County, Texas, over the next five years. The news comes on the heels of the recent opening…

Salad Station is seeking franchisees to triple its footprint by 2027. The Louisiana-based chain will have 33 locations by years end and will add 17 in 2024, and 50 over the following two years, said Salad Station Founder and CEO…

Papa Johns new store openings and Q3 sales have been the best the brand has experienced in the past decade. Editor Mandy Detwiler talks to the companys new SVP of development to learn whats behind the growth.

Colorado-based Ziggis Coffee is adding 50 locations to the Atlanta area, marking its largest development deal to date. "We are thrilled to embark on this journey, expanding Ziggis Coffee throughout the bustling city of Atlanta with a milestone of a…

Smoothie Factory is opening a sister concept, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, aimed at customers seeking a refreshing and wholesome dining experience. Located at 8517 Davis Blvd., in North Richland Hills, Texas, the restaurant takes the traditional smoothie bar concept and…

Wichita, Kansas-based Chick N Max has signed a lease for a location in Lufkin, Texas. It will open in the first quarter of next year under the direction of Aaron Johnson, a 30-year veteran of the franchise industry, who last year signed an area development agreement for 25 units across East Texas.

Taco Johns latest restaurant will open in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Nov. 13, according to a press release. The restaurant is located at 4650 S.

Smalls Sliders will open in West Monroe, Louisiana, on Nov. 16.

Sarpinos USA has opened its first Colorado location in Westminster. The Denver-area restaurant is operated by franchisees Samar Sawaged and Sid Demirovski, who plan to open four additional locations across the area in the coming years, according to a press release. The unit is located at 7243 N.

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness is opening its first Cincinnati location Friday in Hamilton, Ohio, at 2889 Joseph Dr. Franchisee Kush Patel, a 21-year-old Ohio native, is opening the store alongside his family, which has owned local gas stations and convenience stores…