Regional Chains

Regional Chains
Sean Brock’s Joyland reportedly closes 2 locations in NashvilleSean Brock’s Joyland reportedly closes 2 locations in Nashville

The fast-casual restaurants were operated in partnership with Pihakis Restaurant Group, which is facing multiple lawsuits and has shuttered restaurants across four states.

byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Jul 13, 2026
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2 Min Read
Regional Chains
Wonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s BBQWonder acquires Mighty Quinn’s BBQ
byJoe Guszkowski
Jul 10, 2026
3 Min Read
Velvet Taco's new value meal includes two tacos and a drink for $10
Regional Chains
Velvet Taco introduces an everyday value platformVelvet Taco introduces an everyday value platform
byAlicia Kelso
Jul 9, 2026
2 Min Read
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Gas prices and soccer steal traffic from Kura SushiGas prices and soccer steal traffic from Kura Sushi
byJoe Guszkowski
Jul 8, 2026
2 Min Read
Regional Chains
Canadian chain D-Spot Dessert Café to open first U.S. locationCanadian chain D-Spot Dessert Café to open first U.S. location
byLisa Jennings
Jul 7, 2026
1 Min Read
Slim Chickens is introducing a mystery ranch flavor every month
Regional Chains
Slim Chickens embraces high demand for sauce with monthly dropSlim Chickens embraces high demand for sauce with monthly drop
byAlicia Kelso
Jul 1, 2026
1 Min Read
Regional Chains
Just Salad wins investment from Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson
Just Salad wins investment from Knicks MVP Jalen Brunson
Jun 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Cotton Patch Cafe acquired by Local Favorite Restaurants
Cotton Patch Cafe acquired by Local Favorite Restaurants
Jun 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
Armand's Pizzeria has closed its last location after 51 years
Finance
Armand’s Pizzeria & Grille closes its last location
Armand’s Pizzeria & Grille closes its last location
Jun 18, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Carbs be damned, Crisp & Green is adding sandwiches
Carbs be damned, Crisp & Green is adding sandwiches
Jun 10, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
A Mellow Mushroom restaurant dining room
Regional Chains
Pizza chain Mellow Mushroom transforms business for better efficiency, experience
Pizza chain Mellow Mushroom transforms business for better efficiency, experience
Jun 10, 2026
bySam Oches,Editor in Chief
Fuku's chicken sandwich
Regional Chains
Fuku makes comeback as a brick-and-mortar, and more
Fuku makes comeback as a brick-and-mortar, and more
Jun 9, 2026
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4 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Ojos Locos hires former Twin Peaks chief Joe Hummel as CEO
Ojos Locos hires former Twin Peaks chief Joe Hummel as CEO
Jun 8, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
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Fast Casual
Portillo's opens first airport location at Dallas Fort Worth International
Portillo's opens first airport location at Dallas Fort Worth International
May 28, 2026
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Planta exits Canada, but remaining U.S. units show signs of turnaround
Planta exits Canada, but remaining U.S. units show signs of turnaround
May 26, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Daddy’s Chicken Shack acquired by New Jersey multi-concept group
Daddy’s Chicken Shack acquired by New Jersey multi-concept group
May 17, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Kyuramen Group acquires matcha gelato concept to grow across U.S.
Kyuramen Group acquires matcha gelato concept to grow across U.S.
May 14, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Casual Dining
CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants
CEO Chris Simms favors ‘approachable innovation’ to steer the menu at Lazy Dog Restaurants
May 12, 2026
byPatricia Cobe,Senior Editor, Restaurant Business
Regional Chains
Piada Italian Street Food is looking for strategic growth partner
Piada Italian Street Food is looking for strategic growth partner
Apr 28, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Mountain Mike's promoted Mike Lulow to CFO
Regional Chains
Ryan Lulow named Mountain Mike’s CFO
Ryan Lulow named Mountain Mike’s CFO
Apr 28, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
From left to right: Lauren Bailey, Kim Malek, Sam Oches
Regional Chains
How Kim Malek and Lauren Bailey overcame ‘founderitis’
How Kim Malek and Lauren Bailey overcame ‘founderitis’
Apr 23, 2026
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8 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Dog Haus unveils unique new franchising model
Dog Haus unveils unique new franchising model
Apr 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Fuzzy's Viva Los Tacos menu
Regional Chains
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop launches seasonal menu
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop launches seasonal menu
Apr 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
Casual Dining
Oberweis to open first scoop shop, inside a Giordano’s
Oberweis to open first scoop shop, inside a Giordano’s
Apr 15, 2026
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1 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
A Chick-fil-A restaurant
Regional Chains
Chick-fil-A’s crazy sales, Chili’s big milestone, and Taco Bell’s new flavor enhancer
Chick-fil-A’s crazy sales, Chili’s big milestone, and Taco Bell’s new flavor enhancer
Apr 13, 2026
bySam Oches,Alicia Kelso
Saucy plans to expand to Texas later this year
Regional Chains
KFC’s Saucy is expanding to Texas
KFC’s Saucy is expanding to Texas
Apr 10, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso,Executive Editor
Regional Chains
Mo’ Bettahs expands to Phoenix, Indianapolis, Minneapolis as Hawaiian barbecue brand grows nationwide
Mo’ Bettahs expands to new markets
Apr 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
Regional Chains
Mad Greens parent brings John Montgomery back as CEO
Mad Greens parent brings John Montgomery back as CEO
Apr 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Eggs Up Grill restaurant
Regional Chains
Eggs Up Grill extends same-store sales growth streak
Eggs Up Grill extends same-store sales growth streak
Apr 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski,Senior editor
Regional Chains
Tijuana Flats’ corporate restaurants are for sale in refranchising move
Tijuana Flats’ corporate restaurants are for sale in refranchising move
Apr 8, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill exterior
Regional Chains
Jeff Uttz named CFO of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Jeff Uttz named CFO of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Apr 8, 2026
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1 Min Read
byJonathan Maze,Editor in Chief
Pastries at Bonrue Bakery
Regional Chains
Bonrue Bakery plans to more than triple in unit count by end of 2027
Bonrue Bakery plans to more than triple in unit count by end of 2027
Apr 7, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
A Huey Magoo's restaurant
Regional Chains
Huey Magoo's signs 15-unit franchise deal in Texas
Huey Magoo's signs 15-unit franchise deal in Texas
Apr 6, 2026
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2 Min Read
byLisa Jennings,Executive Editor
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Mar 25, 2026
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