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Mokas Coffee Signs Development Deal to Bring 9 Units to KC

Mokas Coffee & Eatery signed a nine-unit franchise development deal with Cornerstone Hospitality.

Huckleberry’s Expands into the Pacific Northwest

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch is expanding its footprint into the Pacific Northwest with a new location in Gresham, Ore. 

Slutty Vegan Debuts in Ohio

Slutty Vegan signed franchise agreements to bring its plant-based burgers to Columbus and Cleveland, marking the brand's debut in the state of Ohio. 

Third-Generation Guthrie’s Bring Brand to Colorado

Guthrie's will open its first Colorado restaurant in Colorado Springs, marking the brand's debut in the state under third-generation family ownership.

QDOBA Accelerates Franchise Growth with Plans for 100-Plus Restaurants

QDOBA signed new franchise agreements to add 50 restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville as the fast-casual brand advances plans to grow to 2,000 locations.

Shipley Donuts Debuts Community-Focused Franchise Model in South Dallas

Shipley Donuts signed its first nonprofit franchise agreement, bringing a new restaurant to South Dallas through a partnership with SouthFair Community Development Corporation.

Beyond Juicery + Eatery Opens First Hospital Location at Cleveland Clinic

Fast-casual brand Beyond Juicery + Eatery will enter the healthcare space with its new location on the Cleveland Clinic‘s flagship campus. The site represents Beyond Juicery + Eatery’s expansion into non-traditional spaces.

Slutty Vegan Signs Franchise Deals in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta

Slutty Vegan, the plant-based burger brand founded by author and Real Housewife Aisha “Pinky” Cole Hayes, has signed franchise agreements to bring the concept to Washington DC and grow the brand's roots in Atlanta.

The Great Greek Enters Illinois

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is opening a new location in Bolingbrook, Ill. This is the brand's first entry into the state.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Deepens South Carolina Footprint

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken plans to open six new locations in South Carolina with franchisee Harris Mullis.

Potbelly Returns to New Jersey

Potbelly Sandwich Works signed a franchise agreement that will bring 15 new units to New Jersey.

Jersey Mike’s Founder Takes Chain to UK, Ireland

Shawarma Press Opens First Kansas Location

Shawarma Press is steadily expanding with brick-and-mortar franchise locations and digital kitchen concepts.

Peer to Peer: Jim Nussbaum and Mark Greenblatt, CEO and President of Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings

Barry Bagels CEO Jim Nussbaum and President Mark Greenblatt discuss this approach and how the company aligns its interests with those of its franchisees.

The White “Castle of Tomorrow” Opens in Ohio

White Castle unveiled its “Castle of Tomorrow” prototype in Columbus, Ohio, on a site that has hosted generations of diners — it’s been a White Castle location for 40 years.

Barry Bagels Enters Iowa

Barry Bagels signed a 20-store development agreement for the state of Iowa.

bite-sized buzz for August 2025

Cracker Barrel says nvm to new logo, a look at some sugar-sweet branding and the entire rd+d team wonders how its digital editor will make this newsletter about Taylor Swift. Let's find out!

From Las Vegas to Phoenix: Zaxbys Spreads West

Zaxbys is taking its Modern Farmhouse prototype deeper into the West, debuting its first Arizona restaurant in Phoenix just months after a splashy Las Vegas opening.

Peer to Peer: John Ramsay, Taco Cabana

John Ramsay, Taco Cabana’s director of franchise sales and development, recently spoke with rd+d about the new prototype, the chain’s franchising strategy and what excites him about the restaurant industry today.

Twisted Egg Shack Expands into Three New Markets

Twisted Egg Shack, a new breakfast, brunch and lunch concept, signed two franchise agreements, entering the brand into three new markets.

Bread & Vine Signs Its First Three Franchise Agreements

Illinois-based fast-casual restaurant Bread & Vine will expand nationwide thanks to the signing of three new franchise agreements.

Chipotle Prepares to Enter Mexico

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open restaurants in Mexico for the first time.

JINYA to Open First Michigan Location

JINYA Ramen Bar is set to bring its authentic ramen experience to Michigan with the opening of its first location in Royal Oak.

Mr Brews Expands into Arkansas

Mr Brews Taphouse is officially open for business in the Natural State.

Dog Haus Enters Ohio and Arkansas

Dog Haus signed a five-unit franchise agreement to enter Ohio and Arkansas.

Pepper Lunch Expands to Hawaii

Pepper Lunch’s latest franchise agreement will bring the fast-growing fast-casual chain to Hawaii.

Captain D's to Open First European Store

Captain D's will open the first location of its 20-unit franchise agreement in the United Kingdom.

Out of the Shark Tank, into the Frying Pan

Buena Papa Fry Bar, which was featured on ABC's Shark Tank, has entered the New York market with its new franchise location.

Project Profile: Bar Louie

This polished-casual concept used extensive consumer feedback to create a brighter, more open space designed to turn customers into regulars.

The Great Greek Opens First New Hampshire Unit

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened a new location in Manchester, New Hampshire. This is the fast-casual eatery’s first unit in the state.