Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Chili Shack, The Peach Cobbler Factory, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Layne’s Chicken Fingers, BIGGBY COFFEE, Cheba Hut, East Coast Wings + Grill, and Shawarma Press.
Chili Shack Plots National Growth with New Franchise Offering
Denver’s beloved Chili Shack, known for its bold Mexican-American flavors and famous signature green chili, is ready to launch 100 new franchise locations nationwide, starting with Arizona, California, and Florida.
The Peach Cobbler Factory Expands Into New Territory With First Two Oklahoma Locations
The Peach Cobbler Factory is officially expanding its cobbler empire by dropping its first two irresistible Oklahoma locations in Lawton and Tulsa, bringing warm cobblers, creamy banana puddings, and cheesecake-in-a-cup to a drive-thru near you.
Rita’s Expands North Texas Footprint with New Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement
Good news, North Texas: Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is sweetening up the Dallas–Fort Worth area with a new multi-unit franchise deal, promising to bring three new shops to Dallas, Plano, and Frisco.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Signs 44-Unit Deal, Reaches Near-Total Market Saturation Across Home State
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Texas-based franchise famous for its iconic chicken fingers and secret sauce, just signed a 44-unit deal with developer Eli Cohen, bringing them to near-total market saturation across the Lone Star State.
BIGGBY COFFEE Cracks Top 200 on Franchise Times Top 400, Climbing More Than 100 Spots in Four Years
BIGGBY COFFEE is officially one of America’s top coffee franchises, celebrating a massive jump of over 100 spots in four years to land at No. 188 on the prestigious 2025 Franchise Times Top 400 list.
Cheba Hut Launches New Spot for Sub Slingin’ in Bernalillo
Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs is bringing its chill vibes and bold flavors to a new Bernalillo location on November 14th, featuring a riverside patio, trippy murals, and a chance to win free subs for a year!
Cheba Hut Sparks Up New Nug-Filled Joint in Easton Park
Cheba Hut is opening its newest “nug-filled joint” in Easton Park near COTA on November 21st, ready to “Tame the Munchies” with its signature toasted subs, inventive cocktails, and laid-back counterculture vibe.
East Coast Wings + Grill in Clemmons, NC Announces New Ownership
The East Coast Wings + Grill in Clemmons, NC, now has deep restaurant roots and family loyalty at the helm, as it transitions to new ownership by hospitality experts Gregory and Dafni Ballas.
Popular Mediterranean Franchise Shawarma Press Opens First Kansas Location in Lawrence
Shawarma Press has landed in Lawrence, Kansas, near the KU campus, serving up delicious Mediterranean food including classic shawarma wraps and exciting fusion dishes like the Spicy Tandoori Press Chicken.