In this week’s restaurant franchise news, Teriyaki Madness entered the Westchester County market with a new shop in New Rochelle. PJ’s Coffee celebrated its first Laredo expansion, and Home Frite launched a Halal-certified location in Clayton, North Carolina, while announcing that a sixth unit currently under construction in Delaware.
Nick the Greek expanded its Washoe County footprint with a second Reno restaurant. Cheba Hut is preparing for a May 1 debut in Casper, marking its second Wyoming joint. Finally, Dog Haus introduced a transformational franchise model that prioritizes operator power through equity ownership and board representation.
Teriyaki Madness Brings Mad Vibes to First-Ever Westchester County Location
Teriyaki Madness celebrated the April 24 opening of its first Westchester County location in New Rochelle with a special $6 bowl deal for guests. The new shop features customizable Seattle-style teriyaki bowls packed with proteins like marinated chicken, steak, and salmon served over rice or Yakisoba noodles.
PJ’s Coffee Brews Southern Hospitality in Laredo with Grand Opening Event
PJ’s Coffee hosted a community celebration for its first Laredo location on April 22, featuring complimentary coffee, fresh pastries, and the chance to win free coffee for a year. The coffeehouse menu includes signature powdered-sugar-dusted beignets and the seasonal Coconut Crush energy drink, with a portion of proceeds supporting Voz De Niños throughout the month.
Home Frite Expands with Halal Location in Clayton, NC; Announces 6th Unit Under Construction in Delaware
Home Frite opened its fifth location in Clayton, North Carolina, featuring a Halal-certified menu centered on grass-fed burgers and signature thick-cut fries. The brand plans a grand opening event for May 10 that includes a special “Free Fries for a Year” offer for the first 50 customers to visit the new shop.
Nick the Greek Opens Second Reno Location
Nick the Greek expanded its presence in Washoe County with the opening of a second Reno location. The new restaurant serves an authentic lineup of Greek street food, including gyro meats cooked on traditional vertical rotisseries, charbroiled souvlaki skewers, and sweet treats like baklava and Greek donuts.
Totally Toasted in Casper: Cheba Hut Sparks Up Second Wyoming Joint
Cheba Hut is expanding its presence in Wyoming with a second location scheduled to open in Casper on May 1. The menu features over 30 signature toasted subs like the White Widow and Kali Mist, alongside classic munchies such as pretzel nugs and various flavors of Kool-Aid on tap.
Dog Haus Unveils Transformational Franchise Model, Redefining Ownership, Leadership and Operator Power
Dog Haus introduced a new franchise structure that grants top operators opportunities for equity ownership and representation on the Board of Directors. This collaborative model includes a national area director program where selected leaders can help drive regional growth and take on senior corporate leadership roles.
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