Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Rodizio Grill, Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar, Bread & Vine, East Coast Wings + Grill, Surcheros, Southern Chicks, German Doner Kebab, Golden Corral, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and Huddle House.
Media reports raise questions about New York Times reporting on Dickey’s Barbecue: “Our Franchisees, Our Legacy Deserve Better”
“We have served authentic Texas-style barbecue since 1941. We have outstanding, successful franchisee partners who work extremely hard in a tough business,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants. “The experience and success of the majority of our franchisees and our brand stands on its own merit.”
Rodizio Grill Now Open in North Scottsdale, AZ
Rodizio Grill, America’s First Brazilian Steakhouse has opened its newest location in North Scottsdale. This marks the brand’s second location in Arizona.
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar Franchisees Honored with Multi-Unit Mastery Award
Award recognizes the longtime franchisees’ successful leadership and operational excellence across five Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar locations.
Bread & Vine Expands Nationally with Bold Franchise Rollout and Uncompromising Culinary Vision
Founded by hospitality veteran Eric Bonnetain and fine wine expert Monique Bonnetain, Bread & Vine is quickly becoming a rising star in the U.S. culinary landscape.
East Coast Wings + Grill Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Culture100 List
Independent research identified East Coast Wings + Grill as one of the Top 100 Franchise Brands with the best culture based on surveys of over 35,000 franchise owners.
Surcheros Lands on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers List
Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, caps off a major growth year with another milestone. Fast Casual Magazine recently named the Georgia-based Fresh-Mex company to its 2025 Top 100 Movers & Shakers list.
Southern Chicks Baton Rouge Grand Opening Draws Fans, Foodies, and Local Press
Southern Chicks Café & Daiquiris marked a major milestone this May with the grand opening of its newest location – and the first under the brand’s franchise banner – in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Get Ready, Centereach! German Doner Kebab is Opening This June
German Doner Kebab (GDK), the internationally loved premium QSR brand famous for its delicious, high-quality kebabs, is bringing its bold flavors to Centereach.
Golden Corral’s Fourth Location in Puerto Rico Now Open
America’s leading buffet and grill expands presence on the island with the opening of Bayamón location.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands Greater Sacramento Presence With New Roseville Restaurant
Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, has opened its third Roseville location, further solidifying the brand’s stronghold in the greater Sacramento region, where it operates nearly 60 locations.
Huddle House Franchise Celebrates Grand Opening of Laredo, Texas Restaurant
The new location marks the first Huddle House for Laredo and the 21st Huddle House location for Texas. In the coming years, Huddle House will double its footprint in the Lone Star state with a 20-unit agreement signed for the Houston-metropolitan-area.
Verdeana Grover’s Journey: From Cancer Survivor to Franchise Star
After surviving breast cancer, enduring job loss, and spending nights without electricity, most people would still be recovering. But for Verdeana Grover, those struggles sparked a new beginning – one she would share every step of the way with her partner in life and business, Donny.