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The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Lease in St. Louis Metro Area

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for its first café in the St. Louis metro, at 1016 S. 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301, bringing the Atlanta-born all-day breakfast and brunch brand to Missouri for the first time. The site sits less than a mile from Interstate 70 and close to Lindenwood University […]

Big Whiskey’s Announces Four New Franchise Deals to Grow

Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar continues its nationwide momentum announcing four new franchise agreements that will expand the brand into new markets while strengthening its presence in existing territories.  The latest wave of development includes: Together, these agreements represent another major step in the brand’s continued national expansion, reinforcing Big Whiskey’s reputation as one […]

Buffalo Wild Wings to Open in Hazlet, New Jersey

Game day in Hazlet is getting a serious upgrade. Buffalo Wild Wings will officially open its newest full-service sports bar on Monday, Aug. 3, at 3054 NJ-35, just off Route 35 and minutes from Keyport and Union Beach.  Doors will open with a celebration befitting the occasion – a 9 a.m. ceremonial ribbon-cutting and cake, joined by […]

East Coast Wings Announces Franchise Expansion in North Carolina

East Coast Wings + Grill (“ECW+G”), the full-service family dining franchise, is expanding in North Carolina with a new Piedmont area location with one of the brand’s first franchise owners, Brent and Sherry Weaver. Targeting a second quarter opening in 2027, the new restaurant will serve as a go-to casual dining destination for wing lovers, known for its 50+ flavors and seven heat levels of award-winning wings, along with a thoughtfully crafted, family-friendly menu.  Who is Behind the Location  […]

The Big Biscuit to Open in Columbia, Missouri

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, has announced a signed lease for its latest location coming to Missouri. The restaurant will be situated at 503 E Nifong Blvd in Columbia and is expected to open in late 2026. This will […]

Rock N Roll Sushi to Open First Virginia Restaurant

Rock N Roll Sushi, the original rock-themed sushi concept known for its inventive rolls and rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere, is ready to make some noise in the Commonwealth with its Virginia debut at 11458 Belvedere Vista Lane on Monday, July 20.  Opening in The Shoppes at Belvedere beside Firebirds Wood Fired Grill near the intersection […]

Rock N’ Roll Sushi to Open Near Knoxville, Tennessee

Rock N’ Roll Sushi, the rock-themed restaurant known for pairing creative takes on traditional sushi with a lively, music-fueled atmosphere, is expanding its presence in Tennessee with the opening of a new restaurant in Hardin Valley on Wednesday, July 22. Located at 10837 Hardin Valley Road near Pellissippi State Community College, the new outpost marks […]

Another Broken Egg Cafe Launches Royalty Relief Incentive Program

Another Broken Egg Cafe, the daytime dining brand known for its bold Southern flavors, brunch experience and “craveable” dishes, announced the launch of a new royalty relief incentive program designed to fuel franchise growth and reward qualified franchisees who move quickly to open their next cafe. The program offers tiered royalty relief based on lease […]

The Big Biscuit Opens in Rogers, Arkansas

The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its impossibly generous portions and genuine hometown hospitality, announced the opening of its Rogers, Arkansas, restaurant. The location will be situated at 1787 W Pleasant Grove Rd and will host a grand opening event for the community at a later date. The restaurant will be […]

Huddle House Signs Franchise Agreement in Southern Ohio

Huddle House is expanding into new territory with its first-ever development in Southern Ohio, marking a significant milestone for the family dining brand. The company recently signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Triple G Enterprises, LLC, a unique father-and-three-sons ownership group led by Ohio native Andy Graham and his sons, AJ, Brice and Reece Graham. Together, the family […]

Red Robin to Sell 86 Units to Franchisees for $72.5 Million

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers announced it has entered into two separate refranchising agreements with experienced multi-unit restaurant operators for the sale of 86 company-owned units for $72.5 million. These units will continue operating under the same Red Robin brand guests love and trust. Under the terms of the agreements and following closing, the new franchisees […]

Rock N’ Roll Sushi to Debut in Michigan

Rock N’ Roll Sushi, the original rock-themed sushi restaurant known for its inventive rolls and high-energy atmosphere, is turning up the volume with its Michigan debut at 23370 Eureka Road on Monday, June 22.  Located in “Eureka Way,” the heart of Taylor’s bustling retail and entertainment corridor, the outpost marks the brand’s 78th restaurant nationwide and […]

Twin Peaks to Open 16th Restaurant in Florida

Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding deeper into Central Florida. The brand’s newest sports lodge is set to open June 29 at 2911 Vineland Road in Kissimmee’s Poinciana Place Shopping Center, at the intersection of Highway 535 and U.S. 192. The location marks the brand’s first in Kissimmee, 16th in Florida and 116th system-wide, joining existing Central […]

Eggs Up Grill Opens in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Eggs Up Grill, the fastest-growing daytime restaurant franchise in the country, is now open in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The new restaurant marks the first Eggs Up Grill location opened by Metz Group, a family-owned hospitality organization with decades of restaurant and foodservice experience. Metz Group brings extensive experience operating and supporting nationally recognized restaurant brands including […]

Red Robin Sells 30 Locations to Evergreen Dining LLC

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced the sale of 30 units to Evergreen Dining LLC, an experienced multi-unit restaurant operator. These units, which are based in Washington and Western Idaho, will continue operating under the same Red Robin brand guests love and trust. Under the terms of the agreement, Red Robin will receive $23.5 million […]

Huddle House Signs 10-Unit Deal to Grow in Midwest

Huddle House recently signed a 10-unit development deal to expand its footprint across the Midwest. The agreement will bring the iconic brand to more communities across Northwest Arkansas and Mid-South Missouri. The first location is expected to open in Branson West, Missouri, later this year.   “This development deal, alongside significant recent signings in Texas and across the […]

Grimaldi’s Comes to Madison, Alabama

Power Brands Hospitality Group, the Alabama franchisee of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, has officially opened its newest Grimaldi’s location at Clift Farm, 461 John Henry Way, Suite 850, in Madison, Alabama. The restaurant brings the brand’s award-winning, Brooklyn style coal-fired brick-oven pizzas to the North Alabama community. This opening marks the third Grimaldi’s location in the state and the […]

Ford’s Garage Signs Three-Unit Deal in Delaware

Ford’s Garage – the full-service, 1920s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant inspired by the heritage of The Ford Motor Company – has signed a three-unit development agreement with Carson’s Garage, LLC to bring the brand to Delaware for the first time. The agreement includes new restaurants planned for Kent and Sussex counties, with the first location expected to […]

Sunny Street Café to Open in Indianapolis

Sunny Street Café continues its Midwest growth with the signing of a new franchise agreement that will bring its beloved, scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept to Indianapolis for the first time through multi-unit hospitality operator Vijay Patel in summer 2026. The brand is actively evaluating sites in Indianapolis, first targeting the North and Northwest part of the […]