Topic
Growth
Expansion, franchising, new launches
All Growth
QSR Magazine
Fresh Dining Concepts Rebrands as Green Shoot Brands
Fresh Dining Concepts, a multi-brand franchisee of iconic, category-leading food and beverage brands, today announced that it has rebranded as Green Shoot Brands (GSB).
QSR Magazine
ET Hospitality World
Getting set to expand across India in multiple segments of the business: Raoof Dhanani
Sayaji Hotels is accelerating its expansion, adding seven properties and 400 rooms to its portfolio between April and August 2026.
ET Hospitality World
Fast Casual
Chicken Salad Chick adds Pennsylvania, West Virginia locations
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its Northeast footprint with development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Fast Casual
·5 min read
The Hidden Costs of QSR Expansion
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.When a QSR chain becomes a legitimate success, it often looks to expand quickly and strike while the iron is hot.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Agreement in Greenville, North Carolina
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.
Restronomics Editorial
FSR Magazine
The Flying Biscuit Café Signs Agreement in Greenville, North Carolina
Viren Patel, a franchise operator who has run restaurants under two other national brands, has signed a franchise agreement to open The Flying Biscuit Café in Greenville, N.C.
FSR Magazine
·4 min read
The Henry to Open at Legacy West in Plano, Texas
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.
Restronomics Editorial
Economic Times
Bellona Hospitality eyes 100 restaurants, Rs 650 crore revenue by FY30
The company operates a portfolio of six brands - Ishaara, Dobaara, Cha Hongkong Eating House, Eight, Allora Milano and Legume - across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.
Economic Times
Pizza Marketplace
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza expands in Florida, announces initiatives
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is continuing its Florida expansion while introducing new menu innovations and community initiatives.
Pizza Marketplace
Restaurant Dive
Papa Murphy’s to open co-branded Pinkberry restaurants
The take-and-bake pizza chain will open three such restaurants, which are expected to provide franchisees with additional revenue streams and dayparts.
Restaurant Dive
Fast Casual
Dave’s Hot Chicken hits 500 restaurants, adds 100 units in 6 months
Dave's Hot Chicken opened its 500th restaurant Thursday in Phoenix, marking a milestone for the fast-casual chain that has added about 100 locations since reaching 400 units earlier this year.
Fast Casual
Business of Food — Food Service
Faasos Celebrates 22 Years with the Launch of First-Ever Physical Outlet in Pune
The Rebel Foods brand returns to where its journey began, bringing its wraps to customers in a dedicated retail experience at Aeromall Faasos, the popular wrap brand from Rebel Foods, opens its fir...
Business of Food — Food Service
Nation's Restaurant News
Concrete Hospitality founder: Hotel restaurants offer huge potential for operators
Jonathan Knudsen has spent his career developing restaurant experiences for hotels. Here’s what he thinks other operators should learn from the hotel F&B industry.
Nation's Restaurant News
QSR Magazine
Secret Burger Kitchen Announces New Locations as it Aims to Become a National, Culture-Driven Burger Chain
Secret Burger Kitchen has signed leases for three new restaurants in Renton, Lynnwood, and Covington, Washington, and is now granting territories to qualified, well-capitalized multi-unit operators.
QSR Magazine
·5 min read
Late-Night Becomes New Front in the Value Wars
This story was originally published on FSR.
Restronomics Editorial
Restaurant Dive
KFC expands into snacking with Go Buckets
The low-cost menu item includes six varieties and is aimed at helping the chain expand its afternoon daypart.
Restaurant Dive
·2 min read
Firehouse Subs Inks Franchise Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth Market
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Firehouse Subs, the firefighter-founded hot sub brand known for its unwavering commitment to community impact, is ramping up development in Texas.
Restronomics Editorial
QSR Magazine
Firehouse Subs Inks Franchise Deal in Dallas-Fort Worth Market
Firehouse Subs, the firefighter-founded hot sub brand known for its unwavering commitment to community impact, is ramping up development in Texas.
QSR Magazine
QSR Magazine
Rosati’s Pizza is Heading for its Biggest Growth Year Ever
Rosati’s Pizza is heading for the biggest development year in its 62-year history, and many of the franchisees driving the expansion have spent decades with the Chicago-born chain.
QSR Magazine
·4 min read
Indian Reimagined to Open in Holly Springs, North Carolina
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. A new Indian dining experience is coming to the Triangle this fall.
Restronomics Editorial
ET Retail — Food
Korea's CJ Foods enters India with Bibigo Bapsang; GTGO targets Rs 100 crore revenue, 100 outlets by June 2027
“We have been preparing this project for one year now, and we just opened last weekend. It’s our fourth brand called Bibigo Bapsang,” said Jae Won (Jay) Lim, Founder and CEO, GTGO.
ET Retail — Food
·3 min read
Smoothie King Announces Pretty Pretty Protein Smoothie in Rhinestone-Covered Cup
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.The Pretty, Pretty Protein Smoothie delivers 47 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and 0 grams of added sugar.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
T’s Brunch Bar to Open Fifth Location in Powder Springs, Georgia
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.
Restronomics Editorial
·2 min read
Rusty Taco to Open First Full-Service Airport Location in Washington Dulles International Airport
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Good tacos, a cold drink and a little extra time before takeoff?
Restronomics Editorial
FSR Magazine
Indigo Road Hospitality Group to Bring O-Ku and Rooftop Italian Concept to The Doyle in Charlottesville, Virginia
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) is delighted to announce it will bring its award-winning Japanese concept, O-Ku, to Charlottesville this winter.
FSR Magazine
·3 min read
Johnsonville and Grillo’s Pickles Announce Series of Collaborations for 2027
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt. Johnsonville, the No.
Restronomics Editorial
·8 min read
When A Restaurant Empire Unravels: What Franchisees, Landlords, and Suppliers Should Know
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Restaurant bankruptcies can move quickly, particularly when a company is pursuing a sale intended to preserve operating value and operations.
Restronomics Editorial
·4 min read
Anise Unveils Reimagined Food and Beverage Program in Dallas
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
India’s Haldiram’s to Make U.S. Restaurant Debut on October 11
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. Following its successful UK debut, India’s iconic food brand Haldiram’s is set to open its first US restaurant in Frisco, Texas, on Sunday 11 October.
Restronomics Editorial
·5 min read
The Blu Fin Introduces Seafood-Focused Fine Dining to Vero Beach in Florida
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider. Windward Restaurant Concepts is sharing a first look at The Blu Fin’s debut menu ahead of its official opening on Tuesday, Oct.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
The Flying Biscuit Café to Open in Katy, Texas
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
Glory Days Grill Launches Weekly Football Pick’em Challenge
This story was originally published on FSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily FS Insider.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
Bubbakoo’s Burritos Brings Back Shredded Chicken
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.
Restronomics Editorial
·3 min read
TOUS les JOURS Partners with Oatly to Launch Gochujang Caramel Latte
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.TOUS les JOURS continues to connect U.S. guests with Korean culture.
Restronomics Editorial
·2 min read
Domino’s Partners with Local Fire Departments to Promote Home Safety
This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.
Restronomics Editorial
QSR Magazine
Beyond Juicery Achieves 100 Percent Franchise Buy-In on New Pricing Strategy
In one of the most challenging operating environments the restaurant industry has faced in years, Beyond Juicery + Eatery raised prices without sacrificing customer traffic.
QSR Magazine
Stay ahead in Growth
Get the latest insights, analysis, and trends in growth delivered to your inbox every week.
Get Weekly Insights