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Döner Haus opening of its franchise location in Bayside, Queens NY in June 2025.

In a defining moment for the brand, Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), announced today that its visionary founder, Bryant Keil, now a Potbelly franchisee, is opening the brand’s newest location.

JINYA Ramen Bar will open its first South Bend location on Wednesday, July 9, bringing its Japanese ramen concept to the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

Tommy’s Express welcomes the community for a weekend-long celebration marking the grand opening of its World Model location in Holland, Michigan.

Newk's Eatery has announced the return of Chris Cheek as chief development officer.

Buona (Bow’nuh), the family-owned business behind Chicago’s original Italian beef, is celebrating a decade of National Italian Beef Day with a month-long series of specials.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is sweetening the new year with its Whole Lotta Love Collection that includes new Pop-Up flavors and the return of fan-favorite partnerships.

Cousins Maine Lobster is expanding its Michigan footprint with the launch of a new food truck in Kalamazoo.

Tommy's Express welcomes the community to the opening of its newest location in Jonesboro, Arkansas, located at 3528 Southern Creek Lane.

Eggs Up Grill announces its newest location opening next week in Seneca.

Dave’s Hot Chicken three newly signed leases in Western Washington.

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen has been nationally recognized as a 2025 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review.

After a nationwide search for America’s hottest dads, Habit Burger & Grill and UFC GYM are turning up the heat, literally.

Batteries Plus is proud to announce Frank Meier and his Glen Ellyn, Ill. team as the winners of the brand’s first-ever Plus Games, recognized during a spirited celebration at the 2025 PlusCon in Las Vegas.

On Thursday, May 1, Culver’s is inviting guests to make a difference—one scoop at a time—during the 11th annual Scoops of Thanks Day.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of East Georgia has been recognized with the 2025 Dream Award for a Residential Bath Remodel at the company’s annual Reunion, held June 10–13 in Reno.

Dill Dinkers is a fun, friendly and welcoming environment where players of all ages and skill levels can play, socialize and improve their skills.

Dallas Hooters Girl Cassidy Welch was named Miss Hooters International 2024 at the 27 the Annual Miss Hooters International Pageant hosted at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding its Midwest footprint with the launch of the brand’s first food truck in Minneapolis.

California Tortilla honors the memory of longtime fan Ethan Joshua Schwartz this July with a fundraiser benefiting Happy 2 Be Home.

For the past 30 years, PrimoHoagies has been serving the highest quality hoagies on seeded bread.

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) is expanding into West Virginia for the very first time.

Port of Subs® inks regional development agreement for 40 new locations across the Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan areas.

MilkShake Factory is expanding its signature chocolate lineup with a decadent new addition: the Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar.

Barrio Burrito Bar has officially opened its doors at 3301 Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio.

Salad Spot today announced the signing of its first Area Development Agreement, bringing three new franchise locations to Utah County, Utah.

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) announced today the opening of its Panama City, Florida location at Pier Park South, the Emerald Coast’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos has announced the grand opening of its latest spot on June 20.

The Franchise Customer Experience Institute is proud to announce that Ivy Kids Early Learning Center has been awarded the 2025 Franchise Customer Experience Certification.

Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky based “craft casual” brunch restaurant serving up warm hospitality and chef-driven gourmet biscuit breakfast sandwiches, is thrilled to announce the addresses for their newest locations opening in 2024.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen has awarded Sergey Tishchenko of DreamMaker of Aiken, South Carolina with its 2025 Lead Carpenter of the Year Award, presented at the company’s annual Reunion, held June 10–13 in Reno.