11) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Announces Exciting Franchising Opportunity with Food Truck Expansion
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, a popular fast-casual franchise, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its food truck program, offering an enticing franchising opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs. Crave has offered brick and mortar locations since 2018 and food trucks since 2020. Since its inception in 2020, Crave’s food trucks have been traversing the nation, captivating food enthusiasts and franchisees alike with their delectable offerings and unparalleled convenience.
12) Atomic Wings Opens New Prototype in Greenville, IN, & Sees Record Q1 Growth
Atomic Wings, the pioneering chicken wing franchise led by franchisees, is proud to announce a landmark quarter of growth culminating in the grand opening of its latest prototype location in Greenfield, Indiana. This location, which is owned by Vice President of Operations and franchisee Michael Harmon, is a significant step in Atomic Wings’ growth strategy, marking a period of unprecedented success and innovation for the brand.
13) Black Bear Diner Continues Expansion with Three New Openings In Arizona and Texas
Each of these new diners showcase updated building modifications and design enhancements. These changes serve a dual purpose: streamlining takeout and delivery orders while ensuring an exceptional dine-in guest experience. The modifications include features that expedite off-premise business, such as an exterior delivery and pickup window. This window allows for efficient handling of takeout and delivery orders, making it convenient for guests who prefer dining at home.
14) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Opens Dallas Old Town Location
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, known for its modern made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine full of fresh flavors, will open its doors to a third location in the DFW Metroplex. Grand opening celebrations will take place on Tuesday, April 23 in all locations.
15) Huey Magoo’s Now Open In Morehead, Kentucky
Huey Magoo’s – the “Filet Mignon Of Chicken” – is proud to celebrate its newest franchise store and first restaurant in Kentucky now open in Morehead, President and CEO Andy Howard announces. Huey Magoo’s Morehead is the 61st restaurant opening system-wide spanning 12 states, with hundreds more franchises currently sold in 13 states.
16) East Coast Wings + Grill Gears Up for Next Level of Growth with Hiring of VP of Marketing, Ashley Mitchell
As part of their deliberate development strategy, East Coast Wings + Grill (ECW+G), a casual dining restaurant franchise, has taken the next step in their growth with the hiring of Ashley Mitchell as Vice President of Marketing. With decades of consumer marketing experience with world-class brands such as The Walt Disney Company along with franchise industry giants like Goldfish Swim School, Soccer Shots and Streamline Brands, Mitchell will help drive the new and updated 5-year growth strategy while continuing to elevate brand awareness, local store marketing and lead generation.
17) Paris Baguette Partners With Euna Lee To Build Neighborhood Bakery Café Presence in Springfield
Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in America. With over 160 bakery cafés in the U.S., over 100 awarded and 70 leases signed, they have built a strong presence nationwide. Now, they are growing in Springfield. Lee, a former software consultant, is pioneering the expansion with the recent execution of a lease at 6811 Bland St, Springfield, VA 22150.
18) Bar Louie Launches Deliciously Innovative New Menu
Bar Louie is proud to unveil its revamped menu featuring a wide variety of new drink and culinary innovations and showcasing its commitment to serving up the very best for guests. Now available systemwide, the updated menu features new beverages including the Spicy Watermelon Fresca and the refreshing Wake Up Call Martini. In addition are new dishes such as the Kickin’ Fried Chicken Sandwich, Truffle Crunch Burger and The Big Louie burger.
19) Balance Grille Celebrates Grand Opening in Wylie, Texas
Balance Grille’s highly customizable menu is comprised of four categories: bowls, tacos, snacks, and bubble teas. Offering a delightful fusion of flavors and ingredients inspired and sourced from various Asian regions, the menu showcases high quality vegetables and proteins sourced locally in the US. Embracing the ethos of balance and wellness, akin to the traditional Asian diet, Balance Grille’s menu emphasizes vegetables and whole grains. It represents the essence of clean eating, delivered through a Pan-Asian culinary journey that celebrates the diversity and richness of Asian cuisine.
20) Andrew Dimatteo Named Operations Manager for Cannoli Kitchen Pizza
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, the growing pizzeria brand known for fresh Italian favorites made with authentic recipes, has named restaurant executive Andrew DiMatteo as its Operations Manager. Cannoli Kitchen Pizza is a part of United Franchise Group, a family of affiliated brands and consultants whose members have access to a global network and nearly four decades of experience in the franchising industry and is among the concepts included in UFG’s food division, Big Flavor Brands.