Dessert Franchise News
The latest Dessert franchise news.
Handel's Ice Cream is officially expanding its footprint in San Diego with a brand-new location.
June 1st, 2026
Cinnabon® is upgrading its beverage platform with a nationwide rollout of Seattle’s Best Coffee®.
May 27th, 2026
MilkShake Factory is opening its newest location in The Woodlands, TX.
May 21st, 2026
MilkShake Factory is opening its newest location in Scottsdale, Arizona.
May 20th, 2026
MilkShake Factory is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with the launch of its new American Classics Menu.
May 19th, 2026
Village Baker is officially expanding beyond its home state of Utah.
May 14th, 2026
Fractured Prune is launching a renewed franchise development initiative as the brand prepares for its next phase of growth in 2026.
May 14th, 2026
Swig has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced operators Alex and Alan Knox.
May 12th, 2026
Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant operators, today announced it has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada.
May 12th, 2026
Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza is getting even more flavorful with the new Meaty Italian Pizza, joining its popular Papa’s Picks lineup from May 11 through June 7, 2026.
May 11th, 2026
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is turning up the pucker with the debut of its all-new Sour Blue Pucker Italian Ice.
May 11th, 2026
In celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 10, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a $1 minimum purchase.
May 8th, 2026
The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its rapid expansion across the Southern United States with the announcement of a new location coming to Tallahassee, Florida.
May 8th, 2026
MilkShake Factory is opening its newest location in Darien, Connecticut.
May 5th, 2026
Andy’s Frozen Custard® is celebrating a sweet race day as Sam Mayer finished third at the Andy’s Frozen Custard 340 at Texas Motor Speedway.
May 4th, 2026
Andy’s Frozen Custard® is celebrating 40 delicious years as the World’s Finest Frozen Custard and taking the party nationwide.
May 4th, 2026
Celebrate National Italian Ice Day with a FREE Sweet Treat from Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard!
In honor of National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is treating guests to a FREE Small Italian Ice with the purchase of any treat*!
May 1st, 2026
MilkShake Factory is opening its newest location in Holladay, Utah.
May 1st, 2026
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream began 2026 with notable momentum across its system.
April 28th, 2026
The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its national growth with the addition of a new franchise group in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
April 28th, 2026
Taim Mediterranean Kitchen ("Taim,") has secured its first franchise deal in New York City.
April 28th, 2026
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Kevin Behan
October 13th, 2025
Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda® and category-creating beverage brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement.
April 28th, 2026
Cinnabon® is celebrating Butterbeer Season by introducing two limited-time menu items inspired by the iconic Butterbeer flavor beloved by Harry Potter fans.
April 23rd, 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes® Celebrates Mother’s Day with #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes and $4,000 Grand Prize
Nothing Bundt Cakes is honoring Mom all season long with the launch of its #NothingBundtMomSweepstakes*.
April 21st, 2026
To celebrate Earth Day, BurgerFi is proud to announce the return of its fan-favorite plant-based Beyond Burger.
April 20th, 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes has officially reached a major milestone as it opens the doors to its 800th bakery today, April 15.
April 16th, 2026
Handel’s Ice Cream, the beloved brand serving handcrafted treats since 1945, is officially expanding its Oregon footprint with its newest location in Hillsboro.
April 8th, 2026
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Eddy Goldberg
August 25th, 2025
Great American Cookies, the beloved Original Cookie Cake franchise owned by FAT Brands Inc., is treating fans to a well-deserved reward this Tax Day – no filing required.
April 6th, 2026
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the largest Italian Ice concept in the world, is giving its most-loved treat a delicious upgrade.
April 6th, 2026
With warmer days on the horizon, Häagen-Dazs® Shops is introducing its new limited-time indulgence: the Dark Cherry Truffle Collection.
April 2nd, 2026
Planet Smoothie® (www.PlanetSmoothie.com) is serving up a delicious reason to celebrate spring with a special offer for National Bowl Day on Monday, April 6, 2026.
April 1st, 2026
The Peach Cobbler Factory has officially signed a 15-Unit State Development Agreement in Minnesota.
April 1st, 2026
MilkShake Factory is expanding its presence in Arizona with the grand opening of a new location in Gilbert on Saturday, April 11.
March 31st, 2026
The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its expansion with the opening of its 6th location by Memphis-based franchisees Otis and Janie Jackson.
March 26th, 2026
MilkShake Factory is making its Massachusetts debut with the official grand opening of its new location in Walpole on Saturday, March 28.
March 23rd, 2026
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Kerry Pipes
July 29th, 2025
Feng Cha has signed a five-unit area development agreement that will mark the brand’s official entry into Waco.
March 18th, 2026
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has appointed Naveen Dasa as chief financial officer.
March 18th, 2026
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