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Huey Magoo's Partners with Jha Rajput Patel Group to Expand Across Texas and Alabama
Huey Magoo's has signed a development deal with the Jha Rajput Patel group to expand its brand presence in Texas and Alabama. The Jha Rajput Patel group brings extensive experience across restaurant operations, transportation and logistics, real estate, and multi-unit franchise ownership.
The restaurant features hand-crafted chicken tenders, referred to as 'The Filet Mignon of Chicken®,' made from chicken tenderloin marinated for 24 hours and either hand-breaded or grilled. In 2025, Huey Magoo's introduced a more...
Strategic Growth and Innovation Propel WOWorks into a Promising Future
WOWorks, the parent company of several "better-for-you" restaurants, concluded 2025 with significant growth and innovation.
Home to establishments like Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos, and Zoup! Eatery, the WOWorks umbrella maintained a steady stream of new franchise agreements, opened multiple new restaurants, and launched enhanced co-branding initiatives that are driving momentum across its fast-casual dining platform.
Notably, the WOWorks platform has demonstrated substantial growth by integrating Frutta Bowls into select Saladworks and Barberitos locations, resulting in 10...
QDOBA Accelerates Growth with Opening of 800th Restaurant, Surpasses 500 New Development Commitments
On the heels of a record-breaking year of growth and franchise development, QDOBA, America's rapidly growing #2 restaurant brand in the Mexican fast-casual category, today announced that the company has opened its 800th restaurant in Miami, Florida. The new restaurant, located in North Miami Beach at 14583 Biscayne Blvd, marks a significant milestone for the company, which is on track to expand to 1,600 restaurants by 2032.
"QDOBA is the best-kept secret in the restaurant industry and one of the...
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