Cafe Franchise News

Smoothie King Celebrates Biggest Sales Weekend in Brand History Amid Strong Q2 Growth and Innovation Milestones

Doner Shack celebrates explosive global growth in the first half of 2025, with U.S. expansion leading the way

Smoothie King Announces New Strategic Investment Partnership with Main Post Partners

Broken Yolk Café

Broken Yolk Café Signs 4-Unit Deal for Los Angeles County

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Opens Cafe at Asheville Regional Airport

Taco Cabana

Cabana President Announces Margarita Contest. Guests Invited to Help Create the Next Great Margarita Flavor in Celebration of National Tequila Day

Taco Cabana® is commemorating National Tequila Day on July 24 by raising a margarita glass and toasting to customers with several guest-friendly promotions.

July 18th, 2025 | TRENDING

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Hospitality Veterans To Open Broken Yolk Cafe Units

M. Scott Morris

July 15th, 2025 | TRENDING

Doner Shack Grows Northeast Footprint with New Franchise Agreement

June 20th, 2025

Smoothie King Expands in Arizona With New Phoenix Store + Additional Openings to Come

June 12th, 2025

Doner Shack Signs Franchise Deal to Launch in New Jersey

June 6th, 2025

Smoothie King Launches New Run-Thru Concept to Celebrate Global Running Day and New Distinction as Official Smoothie of the TCS New York City Marathon

June 3rd, 2025

Broken Yolk Café

Broken Yolk Café to Open New Location in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

May 27th, 2025

Smoothie King Appoints Gavin Felder as New President

May 22nd, 2025

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Smoothie King Unveils New Hydration Category Featuring Three Revitalizing Smoothies Plus Expanded Lineup of Watermelon-Inspired Offerings to Keep You Refreshed All Summer Long

May 20th, 2025

Doner Shack Expands to Boston with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal, Continuing National Growth Surge

May 16th, 2025

Doner Shack Secures First Texas Location in Booming Prosper Market

May 15th, 2025

Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch

Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch® Heads to the Pacific Northwest with Multi-Unit Deal in Portland, Oregon

May 12th, 2025

Doner Shack Secures Prime Tallahassee Location, Builds Momentum in U.S. Expansion

May 2nd, 2025

Doner Shack doubles down in Nevada and signs new state

May 1st, 2025

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What are you doing to maximize AUV at your locations?

Eddy Goldberg

July 14th, 2025 | TRENDING

Smoothie King Drives Consistent Growth Momentum in Q1 With 13 Store Openings and 20 New Store Commitments

April 24th, 2025

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Taco Cabana Unveils Tacos & Tequila Lineup, New Cholula® Rita, and Chicken Bacon Ranch Taco Ahead of Cinco de Mayo Festivities Starting April 30

The fiesta starts early at Taco Cabana, the fast-casual destination where bold flavors and good vibes come together.

April 23rd, 2025

Sip, Savor, and Celebrate Another Broken Egg Cafe’s Seasonal Summer Delights

April 22nd, 2025

Doner Shack Doubles Down in Las Vegas with Second Multi-Unit Franchise Deal in Nevada

April 18th, 2025

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Turnaround Time: Take a systematic approach with underperforming units

M. Scott Morris

July 11th, 2025 | TRENDING

Another Broken Egg Cafe Welcomes Chef Joel Reynders as Vice President of Culinary and Corporate Executive Chef

April 15th, 2025

Taco Cabana

Cholula® and Taco Cabana Ignite Taste Buds with Bold New Partnership Ahead of Cinco de Mayo

Two legendary flavors are joining forces to set taste buds ablaze.

April 10th, 2025

Another Broken Egg Cafe Toasts to National Brunch Month with Daily Sweepstakes

April 3rd, 2025

Jamba®

Jamba Unveils ‘Hello Sunshine’ Prototype to Enhance Consumer Experience and Drive Franchise Growth

March 24th, 2025

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Doner Shack expands to the entertainment capital! Franchise rights awarded for Las Vegas

March 18th, 2025

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Where do you see the future of the restaurant industry? Any emerging trends you're excited about?

Kevin Behan

July 7th, 2025 | TRENDING

The Honey Baked Ham Company

The Honey Baked Ham Company® Multi-Unit Owners Matt and Alison Bengochea Celebrated as a Franchisee of the Year

The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Matt and Alison Bengochea as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year.

March 12th, 2025

Another Broken Egg Cafe Propels Franchise Growth with Key Market Expansions and New Multi-Unit Operators

March 11th, 2025

Doner Shack Expands in Florida with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal in Tallahassee

March 10th, 2025

Doner Shack hits the US! Dallas franchisee is first to have rights awarded

March 6th, 2025

Broken Yolk Café

Broken Yolk Café Debuts 5th Las Vegas Franchise Venue in Spring Valley

March 3rd, 2025

Doner Shack Expands U.S. Presence with Multi-Unit Agreement in Las Vegas

February 28th, 2025

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Movita Juice Bar Expands with Two New Store Openings in March

February 25th, 2025

Doner Shack’s Rapid U.S. Growth Continues with Multi-Unit Agreement in the Dallas-Fort Worth Market

February 25th, 2025

Movita Juice Bar

International Celebrity Couple Alejandra Espinoza & Aníbal Marrero Confirm First Movita Juice Bar Location in Doral, FL

February 20th, 2025

The Middle East calls on Doner Shack for Qatar debut

February 20th, 2025

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The Lease You Can Do: Tips for Navigating Negotiations, Renewals, And Beyond

Colleen McMillar

July 4th, 2025 | TRENDING

Hungry Howie's Pizza

Hungry Howie’s Introduces the Hangry Howie to Its Secret Menu for National Pizza Day and the Big Game

February 3rd, 2025

Smoothie King Appoints Claudia Schaefer as New Chief Marketing Officer

January 29th, 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Reports Another Strong Development Year After Opening 1,500th Cafe

January 23rd, 2025

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Smoothie King Unveils 2024 Expansion Results: 84 Total Store Openings Nationwide, Including Brand Record-high 11 Openings in Month of December

January 22nd, 2025

Another Broken Egg Cafe is Coming to Port St. Lucie

January 17th, 2025

Hungry Howie's Pizza

Hungry Howie’s Unveils Tasty Twist with New Chili Cheese Crust Flavor

January 14th, 2025

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Restaurant in Maryland Relocates to Meet High Guest Volume

January 9th, 2025

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What is some advice you have for someone considering buying their first franchise?

Kevin Behan

June 30th, 2025

Smoothie King Launches NEW Resolution Menu for Quitter's Day and NEW Personal Trainer Discount Program to Kick Off New Year

January 8th, 2025

Hungry Howie's Pizza

Hungry Howie’s Demonstrates Strong Development and Menu Innovation in 2024, Reinforcing Leadership in the Pizza Industry

January 8th, 2025

Doner Shack Announces Historic Growth and Entry into the U.S. Market

December 27th, 2024

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Smoothie King to Open New Owasso Location, Expanding Tulsa Footprint

December 13th, 2024

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Franchisees Go All In: Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Sets Records on its 25th Anniversary

Kerry Pipes

June 28th, 2025 | TRENDING

Movita Juice Bar

Movita Juice Bar Continues Remarkable Growth in 2024

December 5th, 2024

The Honey Baked Ham Company

Master the Art of Holiday Hosting with HoneyBaked’s 2024 Holiday Menu

The holiday season is here and The Honey Baked Ham Company®, renowned for its signature hams and unforgettable holiday meals, is helping fans master the art of holiday hosting.

December 5th, 2024

Welcome to Miami – hospitality boss says British government’s direction drove HQ relocation to the US

December 2nd, 2024

The Honey Baked Ham Company

The Honey Baked Ham Company® Announces New Location Coming to Venice, FL

The Honey Baked Ham Company® recently announced its newest signed agreement for Venice, Florida with local entrepreneur Craig Marcum, who will operate the location alongside his wife Charlotte and their son, Cameron.

November 25th, 2024

Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Information Officer

November 20th, 2024