Mellow Mushroom Franchise Finishes 2025 With Expanded Kitchen Tech and a Clear Development Plan for 2026

Mellow Mushroom is closing out a successful 2025 by modernizing its operations through digital kitchen rollouts and back-office efficiency to pave the way for strategic franchise growth in 2026.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Mugshots Grill & Bar Names Florence, Alabama Location as 2025 Franchise of the Year

Mugshots Grill & Bar has named Lauren Brink's Florence, Alabama location as the 2025 Franchise of the Year, honoring her exceptional leadership and commitment to the brand's signature "Havin' a Good Time!" experience.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Ranked America’s #7 Most Loved Brand by Yelp

Mountain Mike's Pizza has secured a top-ten spot on Yelp's Most Loved Brands of 2025 list, marking a year of record-breaking growth and continued industry acclaim for the legendary family-style pizza chain.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates 85 Years with Daily “Kids Eat Free” Promotion

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is celebrating its 85th anniversary by expanding its fan-favorite Kids Eat Free promotion to every day of the week from December 26 through the end of January.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen Closes 2025 With Record Sales Growth and Expanding Franchise Pipeline

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is closing a landmark 2025 with record revenues and double-digit traffic growth as it successfully transitions from a founder-led startup into a scalable national franchise brand.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream Wraps Up a Strong 2025 With New Growth and Local Momentum

Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream concludes a successful 2025 marked by a 3.5% increase in same-store sales, innovative kitchen automation, and the expansion of its nationwide Pint Club delivery program.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Jollibee Closes Out Landmark Year With Strong Franchise Momentum Across the United States and Canada

Jollibee is accelerating its North American presence through a successful new franchising program, achieving major milestones in key markets like New York and Texas while maintaining industry-leading unit volumes.

December 23, 2025 · ·

Del Taco Begins New Growth Era Following Acquisition by Yadav Enterprises

Del Taco has officially begun a new era of growth under the ownership of Yadav Enterprises, joining a premier portfolio of brands while continuing its 60-year legacy of serving Mexican-inspired favorites.

December 22, 2025 · ·

Blaze Pizza Celebrates Yelp “Most Loved Brand” Recognition with Exclusive Holiday Offer

Blaze Pizza is celebrating its recognition as one of Yelp's Most Loved Brands by offering Blaze Rewards members a free two-topping pizza with qualifying orders through December 31.

December 22, 2025 · ·

Twin Peaks Launches Postseason College Bowl Games Sweepstakes with $200,000 Grand Prize

Twin Peaks is celebrating college football season with the Postseason Bowl Games Sweepstakes, offering fans a chance to win a $200,000 grand prize by predicting winners at TwinPeaksPickEm.com.

December 22, 2025 · ·

Twin Peaks Returns to Omaha with New Village Pointe Lodge

Twin Peaks is returning to Omaha with a new 8,000-square-foot sports lodge at Village Pointe, featuring scratch-made food, 64 taps of 29-degree beer, and over 150 new local jobs.

December 22, 2025 · ·

Taco Cabana Enhances Value Menu with New Double Happy Hour

Taco Cabana is enhancing its value-driven menu with a new Double Happy Hour across Texas, offering signature margaritas and classic snacks at special prices during afternoon and late-night windows.

December 22, 2025 · ·

Kitchen Guard Expands to Delmarva, Strengthening Fire Safety and Supporting Local Restaurants

Local entrepreneurs Arsean and Trish Hooman have launched Kitchen Guard of Delmarva, providing expert exhaust cleaning and fire prevention services to protect restaurants across the Delmarva Peninsula.

December 22, 2025 · ·

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Celebrates Opening in Mississauga as Brand Accelerates Across Canada

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is accelerating its Canadian growth with a new Mississauga location in Erin Mills, offering authentic Texas-style slow-smoked meats and certified halal menu options.

December 19, 2025 · ·

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Strengthens Arizona Roots With Sixth Location Now Open in Phoenix

Mountain Mike's Pizza continues its Arizona expansion with a new family-friendly location in Phoenix, featuring its legendary curly pepperoni, a dedicated kids' arcade, and a spacious outdoor patio.

December 19, 2025 · ·

PJ’s Coffee Brings a Taste of New Orleans to Gulfport with Grand Opening Celebration

PJ's Coffee is bringing its signature New Orleans flavors to Mississippi with the grand opening of its first Gulfport location on December 20, featuring complimentary samples and festive holiday beverages.

December 19, 2025 · ·

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Appoints Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations

Layne's Chicken Fingers has appointed Cuyler Esposito as Vice President of Culture Operations to lead franchisee support and preserve the brand’s unique core values during its nationwide expansion.

December 19, 2025 · ·

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Brings the Aloha Spirit to Anaheim with Second Location

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is expanding its Orange County footprint with the grand opening of a second Anaheim location on December 19, featuring a modern drive-thru and an exclusive buy-one-get-one-free offer.

December 19, 2025 · ·

Twin Peaks Marks First Connecticut Entry with Three-Unit Area Development Deal

Twin Peaks Restaurant is set to make its Connecticut debut following a new three-unit franchise agreement with New London Hospitality to develop sports lodges in key markets like New Haven and Hartford.

December 18, 2025 · ·

Ruby Slipper Invites Families to Special One-Day Kids Pancake Brunch This Holiday Season

Ruby Slipper is hosting a festive one-day Kids Pancake Brunch on December 22, offering free pancake entrées and holiday crafts for families across all locations.

December 18, 2025 · ·

Chipotle Introduces Curated High Protein Menu and New Snack-Sized Protein Cup

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching its first-ever High Protein Menu on December 23, featuring a new snack-sized High Protein Cup and curated bowls designed to meet growing consumer demand for clean macronutrients.

December 18, 2025 · ·

Konala Secures 25-Unit Development Deal to Expand Healthy Bowls Drive-Thru Concept in Utah and Idaho

Konala is set to transform the drive-thru category in the Northwest after signing a 25-unit franchise agreement with Speedy Foods LLC to develop high-protein bowl locations across Utah and Idaho.

December 18, 2025 · ·

Whataburger Responds to Fan Demand by Bringing Back the Monterey Melt and Chicken Fajita Taco

Whataburger is kicking off the new year by bringing back the fan-favorite Monterey Melt and Chicken Fajita Taco alongside the debut of the all-new Big Ranch Wrap.

December 18, 2025 · ·

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Promotes Alex Camp to VP of Operations Services Amidst Record Growth

Layne's Chicken Fingers has promoted Alex Camp to Vice President of Operations Services to strengthen corporate infrastructure and franchisee support during a period of rapid national expansion.

December 18, 2025 · ·