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 · ·

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Proudly Welcomes Restaurant Industry Executive Sumi Ghosh as President and Chief Operating Officer

Mountain Mike's Pizza has appointed industry veteran Sumi Ghosh as President and Chief Operating Officer to leverage his extensive experience at Starbucks and Nike for the brand's rapid national expansion.

December 18, 2025 · ·

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Brings Authentic Family Recipes and Customizable Bowls to Lewisville

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill has officially opened its doors in Lewisville, offering a high-quality menu of authentic family recipes including signature gyros, customizable souvlaki plates, and house-made dips.

December 18, 2025 · ·

Eddie Merlot’s and Teriyaki Madness Announce Exclusive Dining Deals for New Year’s Day and College Football Fans

Eddie Merlot’s and Teriyaki Madness are kicking off 2026 with exclusive New Year’s Day happy hour deals and specialized catering and delivery offers for the College Football Playoff National Championship.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Taco Bell Reintroduces the Fan-Favorite Quesarito and Challenges Nikola Jokic to a Bite

Taco Bell is bringing back the iconic Quesarito nationwide starting December 18 and has issued a playful challenge to NBA star Nikola Jokic to finally try the item that famously shared his 2014 draft-day spotlight.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Caps 2025 With Strong Growth and High-Voltage Momentum

Rock N' Roll Sushi concluded a record-breaking 2025 by opening 11 new locations and achieving unprecedented sales in Tucson, setting the stage for a massive 2026 expansion into major markets like Dallas, Las Vegas, and Nashville.

December 17, 2025 · ·

PJ’s Coffee Expands Georgia Presence with New Statesboro Drive-Thru

PJ's Coffee is expanding its Georgia presence with a new drive-thru location in Statesboro, offering signature New Orleans-style roasts and fresh beignets beginning December 19.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Teriyaki Madness Closes Out 2025 with Record Growth, National Recognition and a Whole Lot of Madness

Teriyaki Madness closed out a record-breaking 2025 by surpassing the 200-shop milestone, achieving $191 million in systemwide sales, and launching its first international location.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Savory Elevates Maryam Chaney to Chief of Supply Chain; Promotes Aaron Smith to VP of Development

Savory Fund has announced the strategic promotions of Maryam Chaney to Chief of Supply Chain and Aaron Smith to Vice President of Development to lead the next phase of growth for its 13-brand restaurant portfolio.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands Fresh Menu With New Specialty Salad and Brings Back Popular All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet Promotion

Mountain Mike's Pizza is enhancing its seasonal menu with the introduction of a new Greek Salad and the return of its $9.99 all-you-can-eat weekday lunch buffet throughout January.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Field of Greens Poised for Rapid Expansion, Four New Locations to Open in Early 2026 with Additional Markets on the Horizon

Field of Greens has appointed three key executives to its leadership team as the chef-driven fast-casual brand prepares to open four new South Florida locations throughout early 2026.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Taco Cabana Introduces Bean & Cheese Pie as a Portable Evolution of a Brand Favorite

Taco Cabana is evolving its culinary heritage with the launch of the Bean & Cheese Pie, a handheld pastry that reimagines the brand’s iconic refried bean recipe for modern consumers.

December 17, 2025 · ·

Pizza Inn Celebrates Fastest Growth in 18 Years with Successful Triple-Store Launch

Pizza Inn achieves its fastest growth in 18 years, opening three new locations in three weeks as it expands into Indiana, Virginia, and North Carolina.

December 16, 2025 · ·

California Pizza Kitchen Acquired by Consortium Brand Partners Led Group to Fuel Global Growth

California Pizza Kitchen is set for a new chapter of global expansion and retail growth following a definitive acquisition agreement by Consortium Brand Partners and Convive Brands.

December 16, 2025 · ·

The Bagel Hole Expands Georgia Footprint With Highly Anticipated Opening in Alpharetta

Get ready to nosh, because The Bagel Hole is officially bringing its award-winning colorful bagels and authentic New York-style craftsmanship to its brand-new location in Alpharetta, Georgia.

December 16, 2025 · ·