franchise development

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, is expanding on both sides of the Mississippi. It is adding the state of Maryland to its system and increasing its presence in Texas. The Maryland development group has signed on to develop five restaurants in Prince George County in the Baltimore metro over the next 7 years. Expanding Captain D’s footprint to its 24th state is part of the Tennessee-based seafood chain’s strategic plan to grow into the Northeast. In Texas, Captain D’s will open three locations in San …

Houston — Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open 10 outlets in Mexico City by 2027. This marks a milestone for the brand as it continues its international expansion. Russo’s newest franchisee, Javier Aguilar, will introduce the brand’s signature New York-style pizza and Italian dishes to the vibrant culinary scene in Mexico City. Aguilar emphasizes what makes Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen stand out from other pizza chains: the exceptional menu and flexible store design. “The ability to open a …

Atlanta — Krispy Krunchy Chicken®, one of the fastest-growing hot food concepts in the convenience store business with over 3,200 locations, is celebrating 2024 as an outstanding year of growth, menu innovation and operational improvements. The brand continues to reset expectations in the c-store foodservice space, supplying high-quality, craveable menu items to successful operators throughout the country. The brand opened 605 stores in 2024, and projects that it will exceed this number for new stores in 2025. With a new organizational structure and new products, partners and platforms, Krispy Krunchy …