Catch up on the latest restaurant franchise news from Wahlburgers, Paris Baguette, Oola Bowls, Nick the Greek, Juice It Up!, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Perkins Griddle & Go, Layne’s Chicken Fingers, and Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ.
Wahlburgers Opens at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
This counter-service concept offers a streamlined menu featuring the brand’s most popular items, including the bold and savory O.F.D. (Originally from Dorchester), crafted with two Certified Angus Beef patties, Swiss cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and housemade tomato jam. Guests can also enjoy it Mark’s way, with government cheese. The menu includes other fan favorites like the iconic Our Burger, stacked with a CAB beef patty, government cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and Chef Paul’s famous Wahl Sauce.
Grand Opening of Avon Paris Baguette Café on July 18 as the Brand Continues to Dominate the Bakery Café Space
Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada. With over 225 bakery cafés open in North America and more in development, they are building a strong presence.
Oola Bowls Debuts First Florida Location in Carrollwood, FL on July 19 with Grand Opening Celebration
Oola Bowls, the vibrant better-for-you brand known for its signature, high-pulp açaí bowls and commitment to “what happiness tastes like,” is excited to open its first-ever Florida location in Carrollwood.
Nick the Greek Opens Laguna Niguel Location
With over 85 locations in operation and dozens more in development, Nick the Greek is poised to reach 100 restaurants systemwide by the end of 2025, highlighting the growing demand for high-quality Greek street food across the United States.
Juice It Up! Continues 30-Year Anniversary Celebration With Exceptional Sales and Midyear Brand Momentum
Leading smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chain sees 14% sales growth in the first six months of 2025, new development activities and top-performing new products.
Juice It Up! Proudly Brings Refreshing Flavor and Superb Functionality to Anaheim Hills With New Location
Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading açai bowl, handcrafted smoothie and raw juice chains for 30 years, has opened a new Orange County location in Anaheim Hills, expanding the brand’s Southern California footprint.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands California Footprint in Contra Costa County With New Pittsburg Restaurant
For nearly five decades, Mountain Mike’s Pizza has delighted guests throughout the Western U.S. with “Pizza the Way it Oughta Be!,” which Contra Costa County locals and visitors can now enjoy at the new Pittsburg Mountain Mike’s, whether dining in, carrying out or via delivery.
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands Texas Footprint in Collin County With New McKinney 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, is continuing its growth across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with the opening of a new location in McKinney.
Perkins Griddle & Go Announces 46 Units Sold in New Jersey
Perkins American Food Co. is entering the new fiscal year strong after a record-breaking FY 2025, driven by momentum from its new Griddle & Go concept. The brand has sold out franchise territories in four key New Jersey counties – Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean – signaling rapid regional expansion.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Crosses Mid-Year Mark With 11 New Restaurants Opened, Including the First Time the Brand has Seen Two Openings on the Same Day on July 14
Texas “Born and Breaded” Layne’s Chicken Fingers is entering the second half of the year having made remarkable progress in the first two quarters. At the mid-year point, the brand reached the 30-restaurant mark, growing its footprint by over 50% in just six months. The team also inked five new franchise deals, representing a cumulative 54 restaurants to be developed in the coming years.
New Philadelphia Gets a Flavor Boost with Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Inside Walmart
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ has officially opened inside the Walmart Supercenter in New Philadelphia, introducing a bold new dining option to Tuscarawas County. With its creative spin on hot dogs, BBQ, and modern fast-casual fare, the brand’s arrival is already generating buzz among local food lovers.