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Port of Subs, a 50-year sandwich brand founded in Nevada, has signed a deal to bring 20 units to the Denver area. Having recently been acquired by a Colorado-based private equity firm, Area 15 Ventures, the chain has set an expansion plan with Angad Singh, 21, spearheading the regional initiative.

AB-1228, California's New Fast-Food Worker law has important implications for restaurant franchises and has been signed into law following two years of tactical maneuvering by groups...

Wichita-based Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has opened its 500th restaurant, 608 SW Wilshire Blvd., in Burleson, Texas. "Reaching 500 locations was made possible first and foremost through the commitment of our passionate franchise partners, which we believe are the…

Olive Branch, Mississippi, chicken finger fans may get their fix from Guthries, the states second location. located 8277 McGregor Crossing. "We are so excited to finally open our restaurant in Olive Branch," franchisee Burroughs Restaurant Group President Tyrone Burroughs, said in a company press release.

Huey Magoos is opening its 50th location Monday in Arden, North Carolina, marking its entry into its 10th state. The Florida-based brand has over 250 franchises sold spanning 13 states. "What a blessing to be both the first store in North Carolina and the 50th store in the company," franchisee RJ Murray said in a company press release.

Wiseguy Pizza, launched by Nuri Erol and now owned by Thompson Hospitality, had five locations in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region. The brand has grown with its emphasis on good food and service.

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its second Louisville store next week in Fern Creek at 7706 Bardstown Road in the Cedar Creek shopping center. This is the ninth Chick for franchise owners David Harris, Ken Greene, Rand Jones, Ed James and Bart Middlebrooks of SureChick Kentucky, who began opening Chicken Salad Chick locations in 2015.

For years, California has led the way in the fast food industry, with several famous brands having their origins there, including Jack-in-the-Box, Taco Bell, Del Taco, and Fat Burger.

Houston-based Fajita Petes, a Tex-Mex restaurant chain, is opening its third Austin location in the Westlake community at 3736 Bee Cave Road. The addition accompanies MoPac and Cedar Park locations and brings Fajita Petes nationwide unit count to 30 across…

FAT Brands Inc., which owns 17 restaurant brands including Twin Peaks and Fatburger, acquired the Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill restaurant chain from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners Inc. The acquisition, which marks the companys first foray into…