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Sip Fresh will make its next splash at the Promenade Temecula, with its Grand opening scheduled for July 19th, marking the second location for multi-unit franchisee Kevin Tam.

The Wendy's Company today announced that Kirk Tanner, President and Chi ef Executive Officer, is leaving to become the President and CEO at The Hershey Company and will depart The Wendy's Company effective July 18, 2025.

Bar Louie has introduced its new Louie's 3-Course Combo, a streamlined dining experience designed to eliminate decision fatigue while delivering exceptional value.

STRONG Pilates will officially open its first New Jersey studio in Garwood on Saturday, August 9.

HOODZ is opening a new franchise location in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Surcheros® lands in Spartanburg County with fresh, customizable dishes.

Potbelly (NASDAQ:PBPB) is bringing more to the table, leveling up with two new permanent menu items that feature bold flavor and craveable comfort at a great value.

Vitality Bowls announced the debut of its newest café in Lincoln on August 22.

Barry Bagels has officially signed a 30-unit development agreement in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Why did the chicken cross the tarmac? To catch a flight to Dave’s Hot Chicken’s first airport location.

Daisy's official opening of its new branch in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Slim Chickens announced today the opening of its newest location in Reno, Nevada.

Proforma proudly announces its Distributor Owners have been named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list

Marie Callender’s, the Southern California-based restaurant chain known for its menu of classic American foods and expansive selection of freshly-prepared pies, has announced the return of its bi-annual Pie Sale.

Homeowners in South Kentucky will soon have a smarter way to transform their homes thanks to Spray-Net.

PickleRage is set to expand its footprint in New Jersey with a new location coming to Union County.

Pizza Inn is making it official in Yukon.

Chicken Salad Chick today announced the opening of its newest restaurant in North Carolina.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding into West Virginia for the very first time.

Buona [bone’ah], the family-owned company behind Chicago’s leading Italian beef brand, announced today that it will be the first to bring Italian beef retail products to the great state of Texas this October.

Smokey Mo’s BBQ has signed a lease to open a new restaurant in Bastrop, Texas by November 2025.

HTeaO announces the grand opening of its first-ever Colorado location on Saturday, July 12.

Eggs Up Grill announces its newest location opening next week in Seneca.

At this year’s National Training Conference, SpringGreen introduced its inaugural Women in the Green Industry workshop—marking a meaningful and forward-thinking step in supporting and elevating women across the SpringGreen franchise system.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding its North Carolina footprint with the launch of a new food truck in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region.

Farmer Boys® is proud to announce the success of its series of Farmstand Pop-Up Parties.

Robinson O’Brien-Bours is launching The Brothers That Just Do Gutters of Los Angeles, CA—serving Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Glendale, and South Pasadena.

Recently, Dill Dinkers has announced a regional development deal with business partners who have committed to the growth of at least 20 locations throughout Las Vegas.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is coming to Parma.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is launching a second food truck in the market

On Thursday, May 1, Culver’s is inviting guests to make a difference—one scoop at a time—during the 11th annual Scoops of Thanks Day.

MilkShake Factory is bringing its signature sweet experience to Indiana for the first time.

HTeaO continued its expansion in the second quarter of 2025 with six new store openings across Texas and New Mexico.

A Place At Home is thrilled to announce the addition of four new franchise locations opening in June.

Roy Rogers Restaurants® proudly announces the official lease signing for its newest location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Smoothie Factory + Kitchen is celebrating the grand opening of its newest co-branded Red Mango in Westerville, Ohio.

Happy Joe’s is officially back in New Ulm, bringing its legendary menu and family-friendly atmosphere to 1700 N. Broadway.

Taco Bell is bringing back the Cheesy Street Chalupas.

Body Fit Training (BFT) is expanding its rebranded Performance Benchmark with the rollout of conditioning testing, launching across all studios starting August 11, 2025.

The CARSTAR Chicago Business Group came together once again to support the fight against cystic fibrosis, serving as a proud sponsor of the 8th Annual Fairways for Airways charity golf outing.

Big Chicken is turning up the heat in Gilbert with new local ownership and a renewed commitment to delivering BIG Flavor, BIG Fun and BIG Smiles.

Handel’s Ice Cream officially opens Houston's first walk-up and drive-thru location in the Oak Forest/Heights neighborhood on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Fazoli’s is kicking off the start of fall with three new limited-time entrees, Creamy Tortellini Bake, Three Meat Tortellini and the Spaghetti and Tortellini Pasta Duo.