Katie Lee

Phoenix — Bringing a taste of Carolina flavor to the Grand Canyon State, Bojangles has officially landed in the Phoenix DMA. The new restaurant, located in Gilbert, Ariz., opened on July 20 and marks its first location in the state of Arizona. This expansion into Arizona marks a significant step in Bojangles’ strategic growth plan. In the past year, the brand has successfully entered new markets, with its most recent opening Morganville, N.J., following expansions into in Oklahoma City; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Austin, Texas; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Piscataway, N.J.; Las Vegas; …

Cincinnati — Penn Station Sandwiches, formerly Penn Station East Coast Subs, is celebrating a strong first half of 2026 driven by a strategic brand refresh, expanded menu offerings and accelerated franchise growth. The company’s new identity reflects its commitment to innovation while staying rooted in the high-quality subs and sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade that have defined the brand for more than 40 years. The transition to Penn Station Sandwiches marks an evolution for the company as it broadens its appeal to new audiences. The rebrand is designed to …

Atlanta — Atlanta-based chicken chain Zaxbys® is opening its first two locations in New York this summer, representing a significant step in its national expansion strategy and bringing its operations across 24 states. Zaxbys is opening new restaurants in the Bronx and Manhattan. “New York is one of the most influential food cities in the world, and we’re incredibly proud to introduce Zaxbys to this market,” says Bernard Acoca, chief executive officer of Zaxbys. “Opening our first two restaurants in New York this summer marks an exciting milestone in our …