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Birdcall and Little Man Ice Cream Debut Sweet-and-Savory Sensation: Salted Maple Chicken & Waffles Sandwich

This May and June, two of Denver’s most iconic homegrown brands—Birdcall and Little Man Ice Cream—are teaming up to introduce a bold new limited-time offering.

Kona Ice

Kona Ice and DreamWorks Animation Join Forces to Bring the Magic of Gabby’s Dollhouse to Communities Nationwide

Kona Ice is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation to celebrate the global smash streaming series, Gabby’s Dollhouse.

PrimoHoagies - Italian Specialty Sandwiches

PrimoHoagies Offers 50% Off Fan-Favorite Hoagies on National Hoagie Day

On National Hoagie Day, Tuesday, May 5, PrimoHoagies is offering 50% off select Primo Size hoagies.

Dairy Queen

DQ Restaurant to Open in New Castle, Indiana

Atomic Wings

Atomic Wings® Crashes the Dirty Soda Party with Six New Drinks in Downtown Brooklyn

Atomic Wings is officially entering the beverage space with the launch of a new Dirty Soda lineup.

Brinker International

Brinker International Reports Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026 Results and Updates Fiscal 2026 Guidance

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended March 25, 2026.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

Making Waves on the Gulf Coast: Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Set to Open in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is expanding its Southern U.S. footprint with a new Alabama café.

Starbird

Starbird Names Stefanie Lee Chief Financial Officer

Starbird has appointed Stefanie Lee as chief financial officer.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Potbelly Makes National Oatmeal Cookie Day Worth Craving with a Sweet Perks Surprise

The signature Potbelly Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie is taking center stage this National Oatmeal Cookie Day.

HB Protein Smoothies

Two Deals. One Month. HB Protein Smoothies Sets Its Sights on Florida

HB Protein Smoothies locked in two Florida multi-unit deals in one month.

Salata

Salata Celebrates National Salad Month with Weekly Perks All May Long

May is bringing bold, fresh flavors and even more reasons to visit Salata.

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Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Handel’s Ice Cream Serves Up Strong First Quarter with Multi-State Expansion, 20 Franchise Signings and Leadership Additions

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream began 2026 with notable momentum across its system.

Peach Cobbler Factory

The Peach Cobbler Factory Expands in Arkansas with New Franchise Group in Fort Smith

The Peach Cobbler Factory continues its national growth with the addition of a new franchise group in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Shipley Donuts

Shipley Donuts Wraps Q1 2026 With Continued Growth and Innovation

Shipley Donuts started 2026 with a strong first quarter.

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen Secures First Franchise Deal in New York City

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen ("Taim,") has secured its first franchise deal in New York City.

Domino's Pizza

Missed Out? Domino's® is Giving Customers a Second Chance at Its 50% Off Pizza Deal After Online Ordering Glitch

Domino's online ordering platforms were impacted by a third-party technology issue on Friday, April 24, affecting customers who tried to order during the brand's 50% off pizza deal.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opens New Location in Aurora

Potbelly announced the opening of a new location in Aurora.

Mountain Mikes Pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Names Ryan Lulow Chief Financial Officer

Mountain Mike’s Pizza has appointed Ryan Lulow as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Swig

Swig® Announces 25-Unit Deal in Southern Florida

Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda® and category-creating beverage brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy's Strengthens Development Leadership Team with Two Key Executive Appointments

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is strengthening its development team as the brand continues to build on its strategic growth momentum.

Chili Shack

Chili Shack Opens First Franchisee-Owned Location in Brighton, Colorado

Chili Shack has opened its first franchisee-owned restaurant in Brighton, Colorado.

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Wings and Rings Launches Operating Partner Program to Reward Top Performers and Build Future Franchise Owners

Wings and Rings, the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, has launched its Operating Partner Program (OPP).

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Layne's Chicken Fingers Accelerates Growth in Q1 2026 With 50+ Restaurants Awarded and Expansion Across Key Markets

Layne's Chicken Fingers has seen rapid growth in recent years, and demand only continues to rise.

Domino's Pizza

Domino's Pizza® Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (Nasdaq: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world, announced results for the first quarter of 2026.

Heart to Home Meals

Heart to Home Meals Signs Third U.S. Franchise Agreement with New Development Deal in Somerset, New Jersey

Heart to Home Meals USA is proud to announce the signing of its third U.S. franchise agreement, securing a new development deal in Somerset, New Jersey

Heart to Home Meals

Heart to Home Meals Recognized by Business Intelligence Group with 2026 Excellence in Customer Service Award

Heart to Home Meals USA has been named a winner of the 2026 Excellence in Customer Service Awards by the Business Intelligence Group.

Cheba Hut

Totally Toasted in Casper: Cheba Hut Sparks Up Second Wyoming Joint

Casper’s sandwich scene just got a little more elevated with the arrival of Cheba Hut.

Marco's Pizza®

Marco’s Pizza Expands in New Mexico with New Las Cruces Location

Marco’s Pizza announces its expansion in New Mexico with a new three-unit area development agreement led by entrepreneur Yiris Hallal.

Ziggi's Coffee

Ziggi’s Coffee Celebrates “Gold Rush Day” with Discovery Channel Ahead of Season Finale

Ziggi’s Coffee is teaming up with Discovery Channel’s hit series Gold Rush to celebrate the Season 16 finale with a one-day, in-store promotion.