11) WingsUp! Flies South: Canada’s Favorite Chicken Wings Now in Texas and Florida
Known for its fresh, never-frozen chicken wings and an irresistible lineup of bold flavors – like Texas Tequila, Honey Garlic, and Lemon Pepper – WingsUp! is set to take the U.S. food scene by storm.
12) Sixty Vines Brings a Taste of Wine Country to Fort Lauderdale
Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for transporting guests to wine country, is set to make its Fort Lauderdale debut in March.
13) Ruby Slipper Brings Iconic Brunch to Lafayette with Latest Bayou State Opening
This milestone marks Ruby Slipper’s 10th location in Louisiana and its 26th restaurant across the Southeast, continuing the group’s mission to create exceptional brunch experiences while fostering community connections in its home state.
14) SAVOR Hires David Teig as New Director of Culinary for ASM Global’s Moscone Center
As Moscone Center’s new director of culinary, Teig will manage all culinary activities including supervising and coordinating all large-scale food-preparation operations and daily food production; assisting staffing schedules; and directing training of chefs, cooks and other kitchen staff.
15) Krystal’s Market Makeover: A Bold Reimaging of Six Restaurants in Albany, GA
The brand has remodeled six restaurants across Albany, GA and nearby areas, marking a significant investment in its future while staying true to its Southern roots.
16) Tamale Co. Announces Exciting Expansion To College Park And At Home
Central Florida’s popular Mexican street food brand grow both their business and family with the arrival of new restaurant and new baby this spring.
17) Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen Expands Menu with New Breakfast Tacos & More
From the new Double Meat Breakfast Tacos to the new Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, these new dishes are perfect for families’ breakfasts, lunches, or dinners any day of the week.
18) Paris Baguette Celebrates Record Growth With 163 New Franchises Awarded, Sets Sights on 100+ Café Openings in 2025
In addition to their remarkable franchise development, the French-inspired bakery café franchise approached half a billion in sales in 2024, laying the groundwork for another year of strong growth.
19) Kordell Snyder Announced as Layne’s Chicken Fingers Director of Real Estate
The Texas-based chicken brand has bolstered its leadership team with a key real estate hire as nationwide franchise development continues to drive rapid growth.
20) Taziki’s Wraps Up Innovative 2024, Dives Into Fresh 2025
From record-breaking expansion and innovative menu offerings to meaningful philanthropic efforts, Taziki’s demonstrated in 2024 that its commitment to hospitality and quality food continues to make a lasting impact on customers nationwide.