Checking out restaurant franchises? Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Mugshots Grill & Bar, Krystal, Nick the Greek, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, CRISP & GREEN, Birdcall, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, Dog Haus, East Coast Wings + Grill, Juice It Up!, Newk’s Eatery, BIGGBY COFFEE, and Layne’s Chicken Fingers.
Mugshots Grill & Bar Enters Tennessee with John Dean Swift as Franchise Owner
Mugshots Grill & Bar is expanding into the Tennessee market under the leadership of new franchise owner John Dean Swift, who will oversee the brand’s growth in Collierville and Olive Branch.
Krystal Brings Signature Sliders North With First-Ever New Jersey Location
Krystal is making its Northeast debut this March with the opening of its first New Jersey location in Union, led by brand partner and former New York Giants star Victor Cruz.
Nick the Greek Grows Los Angeles County Presence With Burbank Opening
Nick the Greek continues its rapid California expansion with the opening of its 10th Los Angeles County location in Burbank, offering authentic Greek street food near Hollywood Burbank Airport.
From Aerospace to Barbecue: Northern Colorado Father of Eight Brings New Ownership to Fort Collins and Greeley
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit welcomes new local ownership to its Fort Collins and Greeley locations as Northern Colorado resident and former aerospace professional Jason Hubbard takes the helm.
CRISP & GREEN Celebrates Milestone 50th Restaurant in Coralville, Iowa
CRISP & GREEN is expanding its Midwest presence with the opening of its Coralville location, a significant milestone representing the healthy fast-casual brand’s 50th restaurant nationwide.
Birdcall Spreads Its Wings with New Franchise Agreement in Starkville, Mississippi
Birdcall is expanding into Mississippi with a new franchise agreement to bring its award-winning all-natural chicken and elevated fast-casual dining to the historic State Theatre in Starkville this August.
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay Set to Land at Orlando International Airport
Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is expanding its travel portfolio with a new location at Orlando International Airport (MCO), offering signature handcrafted burgers and milkshakes to millions of passengers.
Happy Joe’s Reflects on a Milestone Year of Growth, Recognition and Community Impact
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream concluded a successful 2025 defined by national industry awards, strategic expansion into new markets like Arizona and Texas, and a continued commitment to community impact through its signature charitable events.
A Milestone Year: Dog Haus Celebrates 15 Years and a New Era of Growth
Dog Haus enters 2026 with its largest development pipeline in history, celebrating 15 years of growth with domestic expansions into the Midwest and South alongside new international ventures.
East Coast Wings + Grill Enters 2026 with Profitable Franchise Owners, Disciplined Growth and a Philosophy Proven Under Pressure
East Coast Wings + Grill enters 2026 with strong franchise-level profitability and a 14.72% net operating income, proving the resilience of its data-driven business model despite industry-wide economic pressure.
Juice It Up! Caps 30th Anniversary Year With 8.6% Same Store Sales Growth, Accelerated Expansion Activities and Significant Brand Momentum
Juice It Up! concluded its landmark 30th anniversary year with an impressive 8.6% increase in same-store sales and a robust development pipeline set to double its store count over the next four years.
Newk’s Eatery Caps 2025 with 10 Franchise Deals, Five New Locations and Key Leadership Hire
Newk’s Eatery concluded 2025 with strong momentum, securing 10 franchise deals and opening five new locations, including a high-traffic site at the University of Georgia.
BIGGBY COFFEE Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for 2026
BIGGBY COFFEE has climbed to No. 201 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 list, a 11-spot jump that validates the national coffee brand’s successful people-first and values-aligned business model.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Doubles Footprint, Welcomes 10 New Franchisees to the System in 2025 as It Ramps up for Another Record-Breaking Year
Layne’s Chicken Fingers achieved historic growth in 2025 by doubling its restaurant count and reaching 40 open units, setting the stage for continued expansion and record performance in 2026.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Ranked No. 366 on Entrepreneur’s 47th Annual Franchise 500
Layne’s Chicken Fingers has solidified its position as a rising national brand by earning the No. 366 spot on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 list following a year of record-breaking growth.