Meet the 2026 Emerging Leaders
Five individuals, representing a new generation of leaders within foodservice, bring a wide range of talents and ideas for a bright future.
Read MoreLocal Favorite Restaurants Acquires 46-Unit Cotton Patch Cafe
The group also owns El Fenix Mexican Restaurant, Snuffer’s Restaurant & Bar, Meso Maya, Taqueria La Ventana, Village Burger Bar, Twisted Root Burger Company, Campuzano Mexican Food and Wok Star Chinese.
Read MoreDairy Queen Unpacks Plans for Puerto Rico
Hot food as well as desserts will be offered at the new restaurants, the first of which will open next year.
Read MoreEinstein Bros. Bagels Sets Sights on 1,000 Stores
The brand is part of Panera Brands, comprising Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Read MoreHouston TX Hot Chicken Inks Master Franchise Agreement
The deal brings the Las Vegas-based fast-casual to the United Kingdom for the first time.
Read MoreHB Protein Smoothies Signs 3-Market Deal
Papa Murphy’s largest franchisees are among the brand’s newest growth partners.
Read MoreFAT Brands’ Assets Acquired for $595MÂ
The completed transaction includes 13 restaurant brands spanning more than 1,700 locations worldwide.
Read MoreTwin Peaks, FAT Brands Break Ties
Summit Acquisitions LLC, a strategic advisory group formed by franchise operators, will assume an advisory role on behalf of the brand’s bondholders.
Read MoreIce Cream Chain Inks Illinois Plans
Chicagoland marks the third new market for the 170-unit brand since Jan. 1, 2026.
Read MoreWhite Castle Coming to Texas This Year
On June 2, the hamburger chain broke ground on its first unit within the Lone Star State.
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