4+ day, 26+ min ago  (192+ words) HB Protein Smoothies signed a new multi-unit franchise agreement spanning three markets: Phoenix; Boise, Idaho; and Portland, Ore. The deal involves Jim and Brandon Lovelace, Ed Holmes and Chris Phillips'all seasoned multiunit operators with over 120 locations across multiple brands, including…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (240+ words) Marco's Pizza will open its Operations Center of Excellence, located in Orlando, Fla. , this fall. The center will serve as an extension of its Toledo, Ohio-based headquarters. It will support franchisee training, strengthen operational execution and help with the brand's…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (141+ words) The next chapter in FAT Brands" bankruptcy journey'which began earlier this year'was completed today, June 16, when FBG Bid Co. announced its acquisition of "substantially all assets of certain subsidiaries of FAT Brands" for approximately $595 million. The transaction included brands Round…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (123+ words) This week, the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. Other noncommercial foodservice events on the horizon including the following: July 15-18 NACUFS 2026 National Conference National Association of College & University Food Services Hilton New…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (196+ words) Unox has added Jermaine Richardson as regional sales manager for the South Central and Rocky Mountain regions. He'll support customers, dealers, consultants and distribution partners across Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Richardson brings more than 18 years…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (133+ words) Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has signed its first multiunit agreement in Illinois and the Chicagoland area, with the first location set to open in late 2027. The new parlors will be developed in the Chicago suburbs of Elgin, Geneva/St. Charles…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (189+ words) Chris Hartford, Eastern regional sales manager at Wood Stone Corp. since 2022, has been named Wood Stone's director of sales. In the role, Hartford will lead Wood Stone's sales organization and oversee its rep network, customer engagement and revenue growth initiatives....

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (136+ words) Krystal has made its Northeast debut, opening its first New Jersey store in Union on June 4. The store, opened in partnership with former New York Giants player Victor Cruz, will provide over 65 jobs. A grand opening celebration is set for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (133+ words) Plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan has signed franchise deals in Washington, D. C. and Atlanta. Atlanta is where the brand "first began its cultural movement and cult following," notes the June 2 announcement, and Khadejah Davis and Jamel Douglas are the first Slutty…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (220+ words) Pasadena, Calif. -based Dog Haus is announcing a 50-unit development deal, plus the appointments of franchise veterans Chris Rigassio and Garen Khodaverdian as president/chief development officer and chief operating officer, respectively. The two new hires'who will report to CEO…...