Twin Peaks, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and Paris Baguette lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending February 2, 2025.
1) Twin Peaks Continues Midwest Expansion with New Chicago Area Lodge
Award-winning sports bar to open in Algonquin, Illinois, offering jobs, scratch-made food and unparalleled game day experiences.
2) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens Second Ventura County Location in Moorpark
The Moorpark location is owned and operated by longtime multi-unit franchisees Aamir and Bashir Khan, who own and operate four existing Northern California locations.
3) Grand Opening of Cincinnati Paris Baguette Café on January 25th as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Space
With years of experience in real estate development and managing other franchise brands, John Hong saw Paris Baguette as the perfect opportunity to introduce something fresh and unique to the community.
4) Twin Peaks Announces New Multi-Unit Growth Push into Dakotas and Montana
Twin Peaks Restaurant is expanding its footprint in the Great American West with a five-unit development deal with its newest franchisees, Arun Ramalingam and Priya Magudeswaran.
5) Ric and Carla Wren Build Thriving Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Springboro, OH
Ric and Carla Wren, franchisees of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Springboro, OH, have transformed their location into a vibrant family business and community favorite.
6) Nick the Greek Broadens Arizona Footprint With Gilbert Opening
Following franchisee Kabir Bains’ successful opening in Phoenix in 2023, the Gilbert restaurant marks the brand’s second location in Maricopa County, further expanding Nick the Greek’s Western U.S. footprint.
7) Burrito Shak’s 2024 Growth Surge: 7 New Locations and 15 Units Strong under CEO David Longo
This expansion marks a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution, propelled by the strategic leadership of CEO David Longo, who has been instrumental in guiding the brand through its rapid growth trajectory.
8) Cheba Hut Unveils Twist on ‘Hash Can’ Cocktail for Waste Management Open, Celebrates New Arizona Location
Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs, the counterculture sub shop and pioneer of the ‘toasted’ sub experience, is inviting Arizona homies to fly higher with an exciting new combination of caffeine and flavor.
9) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Expanding Into Burleson, Texas With Unit in Walmart
The Burleson location represents Crave’s continued commitment to expanding its footprint across the United States, with a focus on accessibility and convenience.
10) Birdcall Hatches National Expansion Plans with New Franchise Offering
Denver-based chicken chain is redefining the ever-growing chicken franchise industry with its all-natural chicken offerings, unforgettable designed spaces, and exclusive in-house technology.