ZIONSVILLE, IN – The distinctive flavors of the Hawaiian Islands are making a significant splash in the American Midwest as Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food continues its aggressive expansion into the Indiana market. Just two weeks after making its state debut in Avon, the brand has announced the grand opening of its second Hoosier State […]

LONDON — In a move that signals a significant escalation in the competitive UK fast-casual dining sector, the American-born sensation Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) has officially confirmed the location of its second United Kingdom restaurant. The brand, which has seen meteoric growth in the United States, will establish its next flagship presence in the […]

FORT MYERS, FL – In a move that signals a significant shift in its domestic growth strategy, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, the world-renowned purveyor of Brooklyn-style coal-fired pizza, has announced a major franchise development deal for the Southwest Florida region. The transaction involves the sale of the brand’s established Bell Tower location in Fort Myers to UNIV […]

ORLANDO, FL — Papa Johns International Inc. has announced a significant step in its long-term strategic realignment, finalizing a refranchising agreement for its Orlando, Florida market. The deal, which transitions a cluster of corporate-owned restaurants to a seasoned franchise veteran, serves as a cornerstone of the company’s broader initiative to drastically reduce its restaurant ownership […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Amid a shifting landscape for urban dining and the fast-casual sector, SAJJ Mediterranean, the Bay Area-born concept celebrated for its customizable Middle Eastern cuisine, has announced a significant phase of strategic expansion. Bolstered by a robust 10% year-to-date increase in same-store sales, the brand is doubling down on its Northern California […]

CARROLLTON, TX – In a move that signals a significant deepening of its footprint within the competitive North Texas dessert market, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has announced the grand opening of its newest location in Carrollton. This opening represents a cornerstone of the brand’s 2026 aggressive expansion strategy, specifically targeting the Dallas-Fort Worth […]

MANASSAS, VA – In a move that underscores the rapid growth of Southern-inspired upscale casual dining in the Mid-Atlantic, Thompson Restaurants has officially announced a significant expansion of its flagship brand, Milk & Honey. This week marks a pivotal milestone for the family-run hospitality group as it celebrates the back-to-back openings of its 20th and […]

The landscape of American casual dining is undergoing a seismic shift, moving away from the traditional late-night dinner model toward a high-growth, high-efficiency sector: daytime dining. At the forefront of this evolution is Another Broken Egg Cafe, a brand that has become synonymous with elevated Southern-inspired brunch. Today, the company announced a significant milestone in […]

MURPHY, TX – Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a legendary name in the family-style pizza industry for nearly half a century, has officially announced the opening of its newest location in Murphy, Texas. This milestone marks the 16th restaurant for the brand within the Lone Star State, signaling a robust and sustained expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth […]

DUBLIN – In a move that signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the global premium spirits industry, the Dublin-based Cobblestone Brands has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two high-profile heritage brands from the Italian spirits giant, Campari Group. The acquisition includes the rock-and-roll-born Cabo Wabo Tequila and the historic […]