Southern Chicks, MOD Pizza, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Beef-a-Roo, and The Peri Peri Grill lead RestaurantNews.com’s Top 20 stories for the week ending September 15, 2024.
1) Southern Chicks to Open First Franchise Location in Baton Rouge, Targeting Early 2025
Hot news has just hit Baton Rouge. Southern Chicks – a Louisiana-based fast-casual franchise known for its crispy fried chicken, juicy tenders, delicious desserts and daiquiris – will soon open its very first franchise location in the area.
2) New Owner of MOD Pizza Engages National Franchise Sales for Refranchising Effort
MOD Pizza’s new owner, Elite Restaurant Group, as part of their strategic growth and restructuring initiative, have engaged National Franchise Sales to lead a comprehensive refranchising effort of their locations nationwide.
3) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Texas Climb With Even More Restaurants Coming to the Lone Star State
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Approaches 40 Restaurants Open or Under Development in Texas Following New Multi-Unit Agreements in Austin, Dallas and Houston.
4) NEXT Brands and Beef-a-Roo Announce Major Expansion for Second Half of 2024
Midwestern Favorite Plans to Extend Brand’s Presence Nationwide with New Locations Planned for Kansas, Arizona, Michigan, and Tennessee.
5) Atlanta-Based Halal Dining Experience, The Peri Peri Grill, Announces First Franchise Sale as Part of Nationwide Sale Initiative
The Portuguese-inspired brand is trailblazing its unique fast-casual concept across the country, offering franchise opportunities in major markets across the U.S.
6) Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ: All You Need To Know about the Hottest Hot Dogs and BBQ Concept in the Market
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ combines the best of specialty hot dogs and BBQ, offering a unique menu that caters to a wide range of tastes. Hot Dogs from every region, fun BBQ dishes, skillets and sandwiches and tons of local crafts.
7) Sixty Vines is Bringing Wine Country to Austin
Austin, get ready to raise a glass – Sixty Vines is bringing a taste of wine country to The Domain with its much-anticipated restaurant opening this fall.
8) Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Los Angeles County Expansion
Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Pasadena, Marking Third L.A. County Restaurant.
9) Dine Growth Group Debuts with Mission to Redefine Restaurant Brand Support
East Coast Wings + Grill, Sammy’s Sliders Sign on as First Brands Under Restaurant-Focused Franchise Sales Organization; Longtime franchising veteran Carrie Evans will serve as Chief Development Officer.
10) Wine Country Arrives in Downtown Miami on Monday, September 16
Sixty Vines invites guests to discover 60 different wines on tap selected from wine regions around the globe paired with vineyard-inspired dishes designed to share among friends.