Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Bonchon, Poké House, PJ’s Coffee, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, The Taco Spot, Newk’s Eatery, Huddle House, and Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay.
Bonchon Signs Deal to Enter Puerto Rico in 2026
Bonchon, the global leader in Korean Fried Chicken, is bringing its signature hand-brushed, double-fried crispy wings and drumsticks to the Caribbean with a new six-unit expansion deal in Puerto Rico, starting in late 2026.
Poké House Expands California Presence with Three New Franchise Signings
Poké House, the fast-growing spot for fresh and sustainable Hawaiian poké, is aggressively expanding its California footprint by signing three new franchise deals in Carlsbad, Encinitas and Lathrop.
PJ’s Coffee Brings Flavor From The French Quarter to Tomball
Franchisees Greg Tran and Pauline Nguyen’s journey with PJ’s Coffee began during their time at the University of New Orleans, where they first learned about the brand and met founder Phyllis Jordan during a business class presentation on entrepreneurship.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Enters Oklahoma With Midwest City Opening
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, famous for its crispy, curly pepperoni and 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas, has officially made its Oklahoma debut with a new family-friendly restaurant in Midwest City featuring a full buffet and game area.
The Taco Spot Celebrates Soft Openings of Three New Locations: Tucson, Provo, and Surprise
The Taco Spot is officially expanding its delicious empire by celebrating the soft openings of three new locations in Tucson, Provo, and Surprise, bringing its famous Birria Tacos and Birria Ramen to even more taco lovers.
Newk’s Eatery Taps Seasoned Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Multi-Unit Operators for New Columbus, Mississippi Expansion
Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual spot known for craveable, made-from-scratch food, is expanding into Columbus, Mississippi, tapping experienced local Beef ‘O’ Brady’s operators to open a new location with a drive-thru in Fall 2026.
Huddle House Welcomes Lynchburg with a Warm and Busy Opening Weekend
Huddle House is officially the new neighborhood favorite in Lynchburg, bringing warm hospitality and all-day homestyle comfort food like Big House Breakfasts and new Smokey BBQ Bacon items to the area.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Lands at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay’s acclaimed fast-casual concept, Bobby’s Burgers, has landed in the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), serving up famous Crunchburgers and thick milkshakes to hungry travelers in Terminal 2.