The Melting Pot, the 92-unit fondue franchise that has built a brand around providing a one-of-a-kind experiential dining atmosphere, has signed a franchise agreement in Bentonville, Arkansas.  Chad Hickerson; his wife, Candice Bright; and his mother-in-law, Diana Bonnett, have signed an agreement to open the first Melting Pot location in Arkansas in the Bentonville area. […]

Rock N Roll Sushi, the lively restaurant chain known for its original, American-style sushi experience and rockin’ vibes, has kicked off its 2024 show with a series of big, loud hits. The brand has continued its western expansion, opening a second Phoenix area location in Goodyear, Arizona, and signed on two additional agreements with KMG LLC […]

Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding its presence in Colorado with its newest franchisee, James Cha, who has signed a multi-unit deal with the popular sports lodge. Cha has signed an area development agreement to initially open three new franchised Twin Peaks lodges across the Denver area in the coming years. Cha’s area development agreement covers the […]

With a focus on advancing and enhancing its franchise development efforts, Bar Louie – America’s #1 Happy Hour spot – has announced a pair of top-shelf hires poised to drive and elevate the brand’s franchising efforts. Brian DeHart will assume the role of Vice President of Franchise Operations, bringing his extensive experience to drive operational innovation. Steve […]

Dae Gee Korean BBQ – a full-service Korean barbeque concept progressively blending Korean food tradition with American culture – is getting closer to opening in Boston. Construction on a new 1,800-square-foot restaurant in suburban Chelmsford is set to begin in April. According to Dae Gee founder and CEO, the new eatery is expected to open in […]

The International Franchise Association (IFA) named two Dine Brands Franchisees as 2023 Franchisees of the Year. Susan Mendenhall, an IHOP Franchisee, and Marc Rogers, a Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Franchisee, were honored at the 64th IFA Annual Convention in Phoenix, Ariz., for being an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator. “Franchisees of the Year exemplify what franchising is all […]

Twin Peaks Restaurant, the award-winning sports bar known for its scratch-made food, frosty 29° draft beer, and beloved Twin Peaks Girls, is coming soon to Naples.  The new restaurant will be located at 2078 9th Street N in Naples, Fla. as part of the Coastland Center Mall – and less than five miles from the […]

BBQ fans in Wauchula, Florida, just received some exceptionally good news. Woody’s Bar-B-Q – a classic Southern BBQ chain with a 44-year history of success in the Sunshine State – is now open at 902 US Hwy 17 S. Chuck and Charlotte Prine serve as the restaurant’s proprietors, while seasoned food service industry veterans Jason […]

Another Broken Egg Café announced that local restaurant group, CRUSH Enterprises, has signed an agreement to bring two locations to Hidalgo County and two locations to Cameron County in Texas. The group is comprised of Al Trevino, Ramiro Garza and Rene Capistran. CRUSH Enterprises is locally based in South Texas and comprised of experienced restaurant […]

Ford’s Garage, the home of timeless American comfort food served with a hearty side of nostalgia, is firing on all cylinders this year. The brand has announced plans to open seven new restaurants and is eyeing several new markets for future growth opportunities. The company plans to open seven new franchised locations including in Orlando, […]

Friendly’s Restaurants Franchising Co, LLC, the iconic family restaurant and ice cream shop with more than 80 years of rich history, announced its dishing out sweet business opportunities for Texas entrepreneurs with plans of opening multiple new locations in the next three to five years.  Texas is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation […]

Fluffy Fluffy, a dessert café renowned for its award-winning souffle pancakes, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the vibrant Georgia market. Following the successful launch of its Duluth location in December of 2023, Fluffy Fluffy is set to open two more franchise locations in Buford and Tucker, with further plans for statewide expansion. The […]

FranNet announced a strategic partnership with its sister company, QUALIFYI. This collaboration introduces a cutting-edge AI tool for franchisee matching, combining FranNet’s 35 years of industry expertise and data with a state-of-the-art, proprietary technology. “QUALIFYI is not just another AI tool — it’s a culmination of FranNet’s extensive knowledge and understanding of the franchise industry,” […]

Rock N Roll Sushi, the Mobile, Alabama-born sushi restaurant known for dishing out amplified sushi and a rockin’ experience, is opening a new location in Spring Hill this February.  The Spring Hill Rock N Roll Sushi will be located at 4884 Port Royal Road, Suite 130, and operate from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. […]

The one-of-a-kind breakfast, lunch and brunch spot, The Toasted Yolk Cafe, is making its highly-anticipated “Grand Strand” debut on Monday, Feb. 12. Located at 1004 Glenforest Road, just off U.S. 501 in the Carolina Forest area, the new cafe is kicking off their grand opening by giving away free breakfast for a year to three lucky […]

Twin Peaks Restaurant, the award-winning sports lodge known for its scratch-made food, frosty 29° draft beer and beloved Twin Peaks Girls, is opening its first location in Guadalajara, Mexico on Feb. 5.  The new restaurant is located at Avenida Adolfo López Mateos Norte 95, Italia Providencia, 44648 Guadalajara, Jal., and will be part of the […]

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, the nationally renowned restaurant and sports bar, announced the grand opening of its Huntsville location. The grand opening will be Monday, February 5 and marks a significant milestone for Walk-On’s as the brand continues its expansion, bringing delicious cuisine, exceptional service, and the Walk-On’s way to Alabama. The new location, at 8368 […]