Perkins Griddle & Go, Chocolate Bash, and The Point Pub & Grill lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending May 11, 2025.
1) Perkins Griddle & Go Sells Out Ocean County, New Jersey with Multi-Unit Agreement
Lisa Dalton and Anthony Degrande have become the largest franchisees of Perkins Griddle & Go with the signing of six new units in Ocean County, New Jersey.
2) Chocolate Bash Expands to Modesto, California with New Franchise Owners Hakeem and Hadil Al-Badani
This exciting expansion is led by new franchisees Hakeem and Hadil Al-Badani, who officially joined the Chocolate Bash family on May 7, 2025, by signing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
3) The Point Pub & Grill Celebrates Major Franchise Milestone with First Multi-Unit Deal in Utah
Rapidly growing neighborhood pub concept is expanding with new locations in Davis and Weber counties, with franchise opportunities available nationwide.
4) Urban Bird Hot Chicken Opens 19th Location in Arlington, TX, with 10 More Openings Scheduled for 2025
Urban Bird’s menu features a variety of offerings, including tenders, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, and the fan-favorite Urban Fries – fries topped with mac and cheese, Nashville Hot Chicken, and signature Bird Sauce.
5) Houston TX Hot Chicken Spices Things up With Second Idaho Location Opening in Post Falls
With a menu that includes hot chicken sandwiches, tenders and more, HHC offers fresh (never frozen), all-natural, antibiotic-free and hormone-free food alongside an exciting and elevated service standard.
6) Dickey’s Builds Bigger Barbecue Flavor with New Smoke Stacks Menu
Available now through August 31, this limited-time offering gives guests the option to choose from signature Smoke Stacks or build their own custom stack from a mix of slow-smoked meats, savory sides, and craveable toppings.
7) Wetzel’s Pretzels Rolls Out a Cheesy, Craveable Twist with New Mozzarella Stickz
Crafted with fresh, hand-rolled dough and filled with melty mozzarella cheese, these savory bites are topped with Italian breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection.
8) Poké House Expands California Footprint with Two New Franchise Signings, Sets Sights on First Los Angeles Opening
Franchise momentum grows for Poké House as Brentwood and Davis locations join the poké franchise’s network; LA launch this summer marks a milestone for the brand.
9) Paris Baguette Closes a Strong Q1 With 76 New Signings, Preparing for 100+ Café Openings in 2025
Paris Baguette’s Q1 surge sets the stage for another record-breaking year, fueled by strong sales, rapid expansion and continued strategic investments.
10) Navy Veteran Chris Ehlinger Launches Kitchen Guard Franchise in Jacksonville
Chris Ehlinger, a U.S. Navy submarine veteran and former management consultant, is proud to announce the launch of Kitchen Guard of Jacksonville, a B2B service franchise committed to protecting restaurants and commercial kitchens from the catastrophic consequences of kitchen fires.