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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.
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
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
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.
Crisp & Green is accelerating franchise expansion, with existing franchisees planning to open 15+ restaurants by year-end as the wellness-focused chain targets density in priority markets.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery's Senior Director of Brand and Product Innovation Elliott Disner, who joined the brand nearly two decades ago, is transitioning to franchise owner and plans to open his first l
A NAYA restaurant founder, after a single location nearly became insolvent, is now seeking to open 200 additional locations.
A 20-year-old founder built a fast-growing grazing-box franchise after gaining hands-on experience across multiple foodservice operations during high school, signaling that early operational exposure
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening a location in Indianapolis on September 1, marking another expansion for the island-inspired fast-casual chain.
SAJJ Mediterranean is expanding its Bay Area presence following a 10% year-to-date sales increase, signaling confidence in the fast-casual Mediterranean segment's local market appeal as the chain prep
Chicken Salad Chick has been ranked as a top emerging restaurant chain while expanding its presence in Kentucky.
Huey Magoo's is expanding into Pennsylvania through a three-unit franchise deal with local operators, marking the brand's first entry into the state.