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Sola Salons Closes Q2 With 20 Units Sold, 7 Locations Opened

by Katie Lee

Lakewood, Colo. — Leading salon suites franchise Sola Salons has closed another successful quarter, marking 20 units sold and another seven opened year-to-date, bringing the systemwide unit count to more than 750 locations. The brand also saw double-digit growth in leads, and occupancy across the system has continued to increase, as well. “With agreements inked for new Solas in key markets like Texas and New York and openings in Florida and California, our system is healthy and growing,” says Daryl Hurst, president and chief operating officer. “We’ve also opened up …

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The Halal Guys Opens First South Carolina Location

by Katie Lee

Fort Mill, S.C. — The Halal Guys, the pioneers of American Halal food, is opening the brand’s first location in South Carolina, located in Fort Mill, on July 26. “Opening in Fort Mill marks an exciting step in our continued growth in the South Atlantic region,” says Margaret Carrera, chief operating officer of The Halal Guys. “With our first location in South Carolina, we’re thrilled to bring our signature flavors and street food roots to this welcoming community, and we’re committed to delivering the high-quality American Halal food and hospitality …

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Bonchon Appoints New Development Leaders to Guide Franchise Growth

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, has added new appointments to its development team as it doubles down on U.S. and international expansion. Industry veteran David Wheeler (pictured here) has joined the company as vice president of development, while Michel Haddad has been appointed director of design and construction. “David brings the kind of franchise development expertise and industry relationships that are essential to driving Bonchon’s next phase of growth,” says CEO Suzie Tsai. “He will pursue ambitious multi-unit operators in high-potential markets as we focus …

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Subway Names New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee

Miami — Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick as chief executive officer (CEO), effective July 28, 2025, following a comprehensive search.  With more than two decades of franchising and quick-service restaurant experience, Fitzpatrick has a proven track record of elevating sales and operational performance across global networks. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Driven Brands where he led a best-in-class team to 17 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. Previously, Fitzpatrick served in a range of senior leadership positions at Burger …

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CAVA Opens First Michigan Restaurant, Expanding to 28th State

by Katie Lee

Washington, D.C. — CAVA, a category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, has opened its first restaurant in Michigan, located in Canton. The company is quickly growing its national footprint, with plans to open additional restaurants in Michigan later this year, and targets 1,000 restaurants by 2032. CAVA opened 58 net new restaurants in the 2024 fiscal year and expects at least 17% growth in 2025. With its entrance into Michigan, CAVA’s total national footprint reaches 28 states and the District of Columbia. CAVA Canton is a 3,850-square-foot location with a dining …

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The Big Biscuit Remodels Original Flagship Location; Marks 25th Anniversary

by Katie Lee

Independence, Mo. — The Big Biscuit, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, has officially reopened its original location in Independence, Mo. On June 27, the restaurant completed a major renovation following an 11-day closure and a $250,000 remodel. The refreshed restaurant reflects the brand’s continued investment in elevating the guest experience, starting with the very location where it all began. The remodel included new flooring, updated walls and lighting, kitchen upgrades, improved restrooms, landscaping and fencing, and …

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Smoothie King Marks Biggest Sales Weekend in Brand History

by Katie Lee

Dallas — In June, Smoothie King achieved a major milestone with the biggest sales weekend in the brand’s 52-year history. Kicking off the weekend on Friday, June 20th, the brand reached its highest single-day systemwide sales ever; and the momentum continued through National Smoothie Day on June 21st, which marked the brand’s busiest Saturday ever. The historic run was capped off by the highest-traffic Sunday of the year. On the development front, Smoothie King added 25 new store commitments across 12 states in the second quarter of 2025, with especially …

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Perkins’ New Concept, Griddle & Go, Sells 46 Units in New Jersey

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Perkins American Food Co., is growing its presence in New Jersey with the latest Perkins concept, Griddle & Go. The company recently signed multi-unit franchise deals in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, selling out in all four markets. Perkins Griddle & Go is a new state-of-the-art café concept, and the Garden State boasts the most significant number of upcoming units for the brand. The first location is slated to open by October 2025 at the highly anticipated Netflix Studios campus in Fort Monmouth. “Franchisees across the country …

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La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Acquire 15 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® Stores in Southeast

by Katie Lee

Monroe, Mich. — La-Z-Boy Incorporated, a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire a La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network in the southeastern United States from Atlanta Furniture Galleries, LLC, owned by Tom and Amy DeGoey. The DeGoey business is the second-largest independent operator within the entire La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network, with 15 stores, four warehouses and approximately $80 million in annual sales. The acquisition will provide continuity for the highly successful Southeast-based business. Once complete, the 15 stores …

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Edible Brands Names Hospitality Veteran as President and Chief Stores Officer

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Edible Brands®, the parent company of Edible Arrangements®, Roti Modern Mediterranean® and Edibles.com, has appointed seasoned restaurant and franchising leader Matthew Walls as president and chief stores officer. A seasoned executive with extensive experience across operations, development, technology and general management, Walls will play a critical role in driving innovation, empowering franchisees and elevating all three of the brand’s core businesses. Walls’ background spans a variety of disciplines, from logistics and business intelligence to domestic and international growth, equipping him with a broad, strategic lens for scaling complex …

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