Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen, Firehouse Pizza, The Burrito Factory, la Madeleine, and Bread & Vine lead RestaurantMagazine.com’s Top Ten stories for the week ending August 18, 2024.
1) Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen Introduces Flavorful Fall Menu and “Dinner for 2” Deal
Bob Evans Farmhouse Kitchen has launched its new seasonal fall offerings with warm and inviting flavors. Embracing the essence of fall with ingredients sourced from family farms, Bob Evans invites guests to savor the taste of the season. The new menu offerings, ranging from Bob Evans Famous Sausage Chili to Hot Caramel Apple Cider and more, include farm fresh produce, tried-and-true recipes, and a touch of farmhouse tradition.
2) Hot Franchise Opportunity Just Launched: Firehouse Pizza Announces Nationwide Expansion
The franchise, which specializes in both pizza and sandwiches, first launched its flagship Bowling Green location in 2003. Just three years later, Firehouse Pizza opened its second location in Morgantown. Today, the boutique pizza franchise is seeking to add new Firehouse Pizza locations from Kentucky to Tennessee.
3) Huddle House Franchise Signs New Agreement in Hartselle, Alabama
Huddle House recently signed a new franchise agreement for Hartselle, Alabama. The Morgan County area restaurant is slated to open by the end of this year, and will be owned by Anthony Ricks, a local entrepreneur and distinguished member of the Hartselle community.
4) New Fast-Casual Mexican Fare Franchise Coming Soon to Your Town in Nationwide Sales Push With The Burrito Factory
The Burrito Factory, a fun fast-casual franchise known for its authentic Mexican flavors and high energy ambiance, has just announced the nationwide launch of its franchise opportunity. As part of its strategic expansion plan, the company is initially seeking new franchise territories within its home state of Iowa, eventually aiming to plant new locations throughout the entire United States.
5) la Madeleine Inks Deals for 3 New Cafés in Florida, Tennessee and Texas
French café and bakery brand la Madeleine has signed agreements with three franchise groups to develop three new la Madeleine locations in Florida, Tennessee and Texas over the next three years. The brand is currently seeking entrepreneurs with restaurant industry experience to expand the brand’s presence throughout North America.
6) Sophisticated Decor, Cocktail Lounge, and International Cuisine: Bread & Vine Launches Unique Fast-Casual Franchise Concept Nationwide
Entrepreneurs seeking a chic, sophisticated fast-casual franchise concept unlike anything in the market today, take notice. Bread & Vine, known for its speciality Pinsa, a 20+ macaron selection, and a delectable cocktail and wine selection, has just launched its franchise opportunity nationwide.
7) Surcheros Enters South Carolina with Multi-Unit Franchise Deal
Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, has announced its expansion into South Carolina. The fast-casual favorite plans to open four new locations in the Columbia area over the next four years, with the first restaurant in Forest Acres set to open in November 2024.
8) New Spicy Wings Soar Into Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
The National Chicken Council reports that the average American will eat more than 17,000 wings in their lifetime, and now, Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken can help you get your wings fix with a tasty kick. The celebrated name in delicious, home-style fried chicken for more than 55 years is strutting their hot stuff with new Spicy Wings.
9) Woody’s Bar-B-Q Queues Up a Hen Vs. Heifer Summer Smackdown
Slow-smoked and seasoned to perfection, Woody’s Bar-B-Q takes two of its most popular menu items and reimagines them for a limited time only. By smoking chicken and beef top-round to pull-apart tenderness, the classic Southern BBQ chain has created the perfect canvas for its guests to add their choice of sauces, allowing for maximum absorption of both moisture and flavor.
10) Houston TX Hot Chicken Opens 20th Store, Launches Loyalty App, and Preps for 75 Locations To Land by 2025
Houston TX Hot Chicken turns three this August and is celebrating with a spread of momentous milestones: HHC’s first-ever app launches Aug. 7, its 20th location will open in San Diego September 21 and it has 300 franchise commitments with a plan to have 75 opened stores by the end of 2025.
