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Barrio Burrito Bar's Delicious Expansion: New Agreements and Restaurants
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 weeks ago

Barrio Burrito Bar's Delicious Expansion: New Agreements and Restaurants

Barrio Burrito Bar has added Nevada to its U.S. expansion map through a master franchise agreement with Yamini Patel covering 32 planned restaurants over the next two decades. The milestone brings the brand's contractually committed U.S. units above 1,624, creating a scale where Gorilla Dash’s Benchmarking feature could help franchise organizations compare location performance across a growing network.

Jignesh Patel’s Potbelly Expansion Lands Him a 2026 IFA Honor
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
4 weeks ago

Jignesh Patel’s Potbelly Expansion Lands Him a 2026 IFA Honor

Jignesh Patel has been named a 2026 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association, recognizing his development, community involvement and focus on workforce growth with Potbelly. His expansion also illustrates the importance of building strong teams as multi-unit operations scale, an area where Gorilla Dash offers a Recruitment feature for franchise organizations.

Bubbakoo's Lands in Massachusetts: Burritos, Cauliflower, and Apple Pie Egg Rolls
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last month

Bubbakoo's Lands in Massachusetts: Burritos, Cauliflower, and Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Bubbakoo’s Burritos has expanded into Massachusetts with a new Brockton restaurant owned by Payal and Deep Patel, extending the Mexican-fusion brand’s presence in the Northeast. Its loyalty program also highlights the importance of repeat customer engagement, an area Gorilla Dash addresses through its Memberships and Subscriptions feature.

Zarraffa's Franchisees Go Ninja: Sneak Back to Springwood
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last month

Zarraffa's Franchisees Go Ninja: Sneak Back to Springwood

Zarraffa's Coffee is opening a new drive-thru store in Springwood, led by longtime franchisees Mayur Patel, Hemal and Mona Keniya, and Rupa and Nik Patel, the same team that ran the suburb's previous Chatswood Road location for 14 years. The opening lands in Zarraffa's 30th year as an Australian coffee brand. Franchises staffing a new location like this one can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Recruitment feature designed to help organize candidates as a store prepares to open.

When Franchisees Call the Shots at Grimaldi's Pizzeria
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last month

When Franchisees Call the Shots at Grimaldi's Pizzeria

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has sold its company-owned Bell Tower restaurant in Fort Myers to UNIV Hospitality, led by Gary Patel and Anil Harkhani, who have also signed a development agreement to open five more Grimaldi's locations across Sarasota, Lee and Collier counties. The deal marks the brand's third domestic franchise territory, joining Alabama and Iowa. Franchise systems tracking staggered openings across multiple counties can rely on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers an Event Calendar feature designed to help keep site timelines organized as a development agreement moves toward completion.

Flying Biscuit Lands in Nashville, Targets Hungry Campus Crowd
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last month

Flying Biscuit Lands in Nashville, Targets Hungry Campus Crowd

The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a franchise agreement with Shreya Patel to open the brand's first Nashville location, targeting the South Nashville Proper trade area near Vanderbilt and Belmont. The deal marks Flying Biscuit's third Tennessee location as the Atlanta-born brunch brand continues expanding across the Southeast. Brands managing that kind of steady franchise growth often lean on tools like Gorilla Dash, which offers a Recruitment feature designed to keep prospective franchisee leads organized as a system awards new territories.

Potbelly Dips Its Toes Into Central Florida, Guided by the Patel Dynasty
Franchise Industry News
2 months ago

Potbelly Dips Its Toes Into Central Florida, Guided by the Patel Dynasty

Potbelly is expanding in Central Florida through a 10-shop franchise development agreement with veteran operator BD Patel and his nephews, Bhavesh and Mihir. As the family prepares to build across Northeast Orlando and Gainesville, Gorilla Dash can provide a Knowledge Base for organizing training, procedures and operational resources across growing franchise networks.

Shaquille O’Neal's Chicken Empire Expands, Bringing Bold Flavor to Maryland
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
2 months ago

Shaquille O’Neal's Chicken Empire Expands, Bringing Bold Flavor to Maryland

Big Chicken has entered the Maryland market with a standalone restaurant in Gambrills and a grand-opening promotion aimed at building immediate local buzz. The launch illustrates how restaurant franchises use celebrity branding, limited-time offers, and Competitions and Promotions to strengthen customer engagement during expansion.

Currito Heads East: A Burrito Revolution Begins in Delaware
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 months ago

Currito Heads East: A Burrito Revolution Begins in Delaware

Currito has entered Delaware with a Newark opening led by experienced franchisee Piyush Patel, who plans further expansion in the state. The launch reflects the continuing appeal of health-focused fast-casual dining and the operational discipline increasingly supported by tools such as Event Calendar and Financial Reporting.

Plan Burrito Is Turning Crawley Into Its Next Tex-Mex Test Market
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 months ago

Plan Burrito Is Turning Crawley Into Its Next Tex-Mex Test Market

Plan Burrito has expanded to Crawley with a new town-center restaurant focused on fresh, customizable Tex-Mex food and community engagement. The opening reflects growing consumer demand for higher-quality fast-casual dining in regional UK markets. As restaurant brands scale through franchising, Resource Library tools available within Gorilla Dash can help support operational consistency and franchisee onboarding.

Birdcall Bets Big on Indianapolis With Five New Restaurants and a Midwest Growth Push
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
3 months ago

Birdcall Bets Big on Indianapolis With Five New Restaurants and a Midwest Growth Push

Birdcall is bringing its technology-driven fast-casual concept to Indianapolis through a five-unit franchise agreement, establishing its first presence in Indiana. The expansion reflects the brand's ambitious Midwest growth strategy. As franchise networks grow, CRM Integrations within Gorilla Dash help operators manage customer relationships and support consistent engagement across multiple locations.

Buffalo Wild Wings soars to new heights in Piscataway
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
3 months ago

Buffalo Wild Wings soars to new heights in Piscataway

Buffalo Wild Wings has expanded its New Jersey footprint with a new restaurant in Piscataway, the eighth location owned by veteran franchisee Amit Patel. As multi-unit franchise systems continue to grow, Gorilla Dash supports operational consistency through its Knowledge Base functionality, helping operators centralize training and operating procedures.

Hot Head Burritos Just Gave Newburgh a Whole New Way to Build Lunch
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
4 months ago

Hot Head Burritos Just Gave Newburgh a Whole New Way to Build Lunch

Hot Head Burritos has expanded into Newburgh, Indiana, with a new restaurant offering customizable menu choices and locally owned franchise leadership. As restaurant networks continue to grow, Gorilla Dash's News, Articles and Blog Posts and Benchmarking features can help franchisors communicate milestones and monitor operational performance.

fit20: The Tiny Gym Making Huge Waves Again?
Franchise Industry NewsGorilla Dash
5 months ago

fit20: The Tiny Gym Making Huge Waves Again?

fit20's unique model overtakes UK fitness market, focusing on personal strength training in boutique studios.

A Bean Counter's Makeover: Oldham Practice Changes Hands
Gorilla DashFranchise Industry News
5 months ago

A Bean Counter's Makeover: Oldham Practice Changes Hands

Vijesh Patel acquires Oldham’s TaxAssist. Steve Andrew stays as advisor during transition.

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