#franchise-expansion

#franchise-expansion

Millbrae is set to become the next location of the growing fast-casual Slice House chain by award-winning Bay Area pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani. Slice House by Tony Gemignani will bring craft pizza, fresh pastas, beer, wings, salad and more to a location about a half-block from downtown Millbrae's Broadway. Gemignani is known as the chef behind Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood as well as a number of other restaurants, and as a 13-time World Pizza Champion.

Franchise-focused private equity firm Franchise Equity Partners (FEP) announced it acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee of the fast-growing U.S. coffee chain 7 Brew. With the deal, FEP said it is following through on plans to open more than 200 7 Brew drive-through locations across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Existing 7 Crew investors Masked Rider Capital and Red Sky Holdings are retaining significant equity stakes in 7 Crew, which currently operates approximately 50 7 Brew locations,

Continuing a year marked by strong franchise development, the multi-award-winning K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has announced its first location in New York City. The renowned pet boarding and daycare brand is partnering with New York-based hospitality veterans The Dhillon Group to launch a state-of-the-art facility at 295 Front Street in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, slated to open in early 2026.

The revamp efforts saw Friendly's into its next era - that is, until 2020. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, restaurants were especially affected, including Friendly's.

KPop Demon Hunters is a runaway hit, with Netflix moving to develop sequels and spinoffs, although a live-action remake is not currently in discussion.

The Warhammer Skulls 2025 showcase dispels any doubts about the franchise's gaming expansion, featuring numerous trailers and announcements across various genres and platforms.