Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Urban Bird Hot Chicken, Birdcall, Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Blue Mint Thai, and Biscuit Belly.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Enters 2026 With Record Growth, 600th Shop Milestone and Expanded Drive-Thru Incentives
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is entering 2026 with significant momentum after surpassing 600 locations and launching a new drive-thru incentive program to accelerate franchise growth.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken Opens 24th Location in Killeen, Texas
Urban Bird Hot Chicken held the grand opening of its 24th location in Killeen, Texas . . . bold halal flavors, hand-breaded sandwiches, and more about new franchise options.
Birdcall Accelerates Expansion with New Five-Restaurant Franchise Development Deal in Southwest Denver
Birdcall announces a five-store franchise deal in Southwest Denver with partners Niraj Aryal and Rebecca Michael, fueling the brand’s goal of 200 locations by 2028.
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Celebrates New Highland Location with Grand Opening Event, Island Flavors & Festivities
Ono Hawaiian BBQ is expanding its Southern California presence with a new Highland location featuring a double drive-thru and a grand opening celebration with live performances and buy-one-get-one-free deals.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Grows Las Vegas Footprint With Summerlin Opening
Mountain Mike’s Pizza is expanding its Southern Nevada presence with a new Summerlin location at Trails Village Center, offering its signature crispy, curly pepperoni pizzas and a family-friendly dine-in experience.
Blue Mint Thai Launches National Franchise Expansion with Franchise Marketing Systems, Backed by Texas Rangers Partnership and Veteran Leadership
Blue Mint Thai is launching a national franchise expansion in partnership with Franchise Marketing Systems, leveraging veteran-led leadership and an exclusive partnership with the Texas Rangers.
Biscuit Belly Finishes 2025 Strong and Looks Ahead to a 20-Unit Footprint in 2026
Following a strong performance in 2025, Biscuit Belly is accelerating its expansion into three new states with a strategic roadmap to reach 20 operating locations by the end of 2026.