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Houston TX Hot Chicken is opening a second U.K. location in London's Brunswick Centre through a master franchise agreement with PizzaExpress, signaling potential for U.S. hot chicken concepts to gain
Evergreens, a Seattle-based fast-casual chain founded in 2012, has launched a franchise program targeting 12 Western states, signaling a shift from company-operated growth to franchisee-led expansion.
Evergreen is offering reduced royalty rates to attract its first franchisees, with the chain's top-performing company-owned locations (excluding airports) averaging over $1.45 million in annual sales
WOWorks, which operates six restaurant brands including Saladworks and Zoup!, has opened 23 locations year-to-date with 15 more in development, signaling continued momentum in its multi-brand expansio
Former fitness entrepreneur Steele Smiley exited his 900+ franchise fitness business to launch CRISP & GREEN, a healthy fast-food brand now operating 53 locations; the move signals entrepreneur convic
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers signed an eight-unit franchise agreement to expand in Arkansas and Texas, continuing its franchise growth strategy in the South.
Seattle-based salad chain Evergreens is pursuing franchising to expand into 12 new states, signaling confidence in a replicable unit model as fast-casual concepts seek growth beyond their home markets
SoFresh opened its 28th location in Nocatee, Florida, expanding its fresh-casual footprint through franchise partnership.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening a location in Indianapolis on September 1, marking another expansion for the island-inspired fast-casual chain.
A Flying Biscuit Cafe franchisee is opening a fourth location in Raleigh, signaling continued confidence in the brand's expansion potential within the market.
