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CC’s Coffee House Is Bringing Back Fall, One Sip at a Time
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CC’s Coffee House Is Bringing Back Fall, One Sip at a Time

CC’s Coffee House is welcoming fall with returning favorites and new seasonal beverages, including Pumpkin Chai and Toasted Marshmallow Matcha. For franchise brands using limited-time promotions to attract customers, Gorilla Dash includes Competitions and Promotions tools that can help organize seasonal campaigns.

CC's Coffee Hits the Pedal with Gonzales Drive-Thru Hub
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last month

CC's Coffee Hits the Pedal with Gonzales Drive-Thru Hub

CC’s Coffee has opened its first drive-thru-only store in Gonzales, Louisiana, reflecting a broader shift toward convenience-led foodservice formats. As franchise systems expand into faster service models, operational coordination becomes increasingly important, and Gorilla Dash can help teams stay aligned through centralized operational resources.

Dillas Quesadillas Throws a Melty Fiesta for Teachers!
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2 months ago

Dillas Quesadillas Throws a Melty Fiesta for Teachers!

Dillas Quesadillas is recognizing educators with more than $100,000 in complimentary meals across Texas and Louisiana as students prepare to return to school. Community-focused campaigns like this can be supported through Competitions and Promotions, helping franchise businesses coordinate local engagement initiatives at scale.

CC’s Coffee House Refreshes Your Summer, Louisiana Style
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2 months ago

CC’s Coffee House Refreshes Your Summer, Louisiana Style

CC's Coffee House is leaning into summer with a lineup of fruit-forward beverages, seasonal bakery items, and value-focused promotions designed to attract guests throughout the warmer months. For franchise systems introducing coordinated campaigns, Competitions and Promotions from Gorilla Dash can help support consistent execution and customer participation across multiple locations.

Cold Stone Creamery Expands into Southern Louisiana as Franchise Growth Accelerates
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5 months ago

Cold Stone Creamery Expands into Southern Louisiana as Franchise Growth Accelerates

Cold Stone Creamery’s expansion into Southern Louisiana reflects sustained momentum in the U.S. dessert franchise sector, where regional growth is increasingly driven by multi-unit operators. Franchise systems are placing greater emphasis on operational platforms that support consistency, scalability, and performance visibility across markets, including industry-wide adoption of CRM-enabled franchise management tools such as Gorilla Dash.

Alkhatib Family Expands with 5 Unit Feng Cha Deal in Texas
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5 months ago

Alkhatib Family Expands with 5 Unit Feng Cha Deal in Texas

Experienced multi-unit franchisees are increasingly driving expansion in high-growth beverage concepts. The Alkhatib family’s latest deal with Feng Cha reflects both the appeal of the category and the importance of operational expertise in scaling brands.

Popeyes Goes Green: Fried Chicken Takes on Ireland
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6 months ago

Popeyes Goes Green: Fried Chicken Takes on Ireland

Popeyes has confirmed plans to enter the Republic of Ireland, signing a master franchise deal that paves the way for its first restaurant in Dublin this spring. The brand’s expansion strategy reflects confidence in demand for new dining experiences and comes with commitments to job creation and further site openings across the country.

Eggs Up Grill Cracks Open First Louisiana Location, Waffles Included
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9 months ago

Eggs Up Grill Cracks Open First Louisiana Location, Waffles Included

Eggs Up Grill has launched its first location in Louisiana, opening its doors in Lake Charles under the ownership of entrepreneurs Norman Carter and T‑Claude Devall. The breakfast and brunch concept aims to strengthen community ties with family‑friendly service and a menu of classic and inventive offerings. The restaurant’s grand opening in January is expected to draw local attention with promotions and a community celebration.

PJ's Coffee Brews Up Southern Hospitality in Ocean Springs
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9 months ago

PJ's Coffee Brews Up Southern Hospitality in Ocean Springs

PJ’s Coffee will debut a new location in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with an opening campaign featuring free drinks, pastry tastings, and a raffle for a year of coffee. The café, led by franchisees Mark and Melissa Mayne, seeks to introduce Southern charm and café culture to the Gulf Coast community. The launch reflects ongoing demand for regional franchise expansion in the coffee sector.

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Opens First Louisiana Store in Slidell
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last year

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Opens First Louisiana Store in Slidell

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has entered Louisiana with a new store in Slidell, operated by veterans Christopher and Ashante Shivers. The grand opening on September 26 featured free treats and family events, while the couple emphasized youth hiring and community service. The launch strengthens Rita’s national footprint as it nears 600 U.S. locations.

Crust Pizza Co. Signs Deal for Three New Central Texas Locations
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last year

Crust Pizza Co. Signs Deal for Three New Central Texas Locations

Crust Pizza Co. has secured real estate for three new franchise locations across Central Texas, including Leander, under the leadership of franchisees Armando Cordova and Jorge Molina. The chain’s CEO Carl Comeaux describes a focus on quality, community, and a new 3.0 restaurant prototype designed to elevate the guest experience. As fast-casual competition intensifies, Crust’s expansion underscores how design, local ties, and brand consistency are increasingly central to franchise success.

Another Broken Egg Cafe Brings Southern Flair to Fall Brunch
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last year

Another Broken Egg Cafe Brings Southern Flair to Fall Brunch

Another Broken Egg Cafe has unveiled its latest fall menu, showcasing four chef-driven brunch dishes alongside handcrafted seasonal beverages. The limited-time offerings highlight the brand’s strategy of elevating Southern comfort food while keeping guests engaged with innovative flavors.

Smalls Sliders Expands with New Texas Deal and Four Cans
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last year

Smalls Sliders Expands with New Texas Deal and Four Cans

Smalls Sliders has struck a development agreement to bring its modular “Can” restaurants to West Texas, with four locations planned under C5 Restaurants LLC. The deal underscores the brand’s rapid rise and the continued appeal of compact, high-turn foodservice models.

PIRTEK's Franchise Revolution: Nine New Locations and Ten Units Signed!
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last year

PIRTEK's Franchise Revolution: Nine New Locations and Ten Units Signed!

In the second quarter of 2025, PIRTEK USA achieved robust growth by opening nine new hydraulic and industrial hose service locations—including its first in Delaware—and securing 10 new franchise agreements. Among the new franchisees is Navy veteran Allen Wix, who will operate the North Charleston location. The brand continues to reinforce its reputation for exceptional service with a one‑hour ETA emergency response and strong franchisee support.

Popeyes Touches Down in UK with Delectable Airport Expansion
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last year

Popeyes Touches Down in UK with Delectable Airport Expansion

Popeyes to debut in UK airports with SSP Group partnership at Birmingham Airport in summer 2025. All-day menu includes famous Chicken Sandwich!

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