Restaurants
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a high-growth culinary-driven concept, has announced a new investment round led by RSE Ventures. This strategic funding will drive the company's rapid omni-channel expansion, including supporting growth in its corporate and franchised stores and line of high-quality consumer packaged goods (CPG). Building on momentum in
Restaurants
Eggs Up Grill, a popular breakfast and lunch franchise, continues its rapid expansion with six new restaurant openings, bringing its total number of open restaurants to 97. The brand aims to reach its 100th location milestone in the third quarter of 2025, driven by growing demand for its high-quality breakfast
Restaurants
A multi-unit development deal has been announced by Broken Yolk Café, a category-leading franchise in the breakfast and brunch space, to introduce four cafe locations to Southeast Los Angeles County. The first location, set to open in the first quarter of 2026, will debut in Downey at 8224 Firestone Blvd.
Bars (Drinking establishments)
Greene King's leased, tenanted and franchise arm has achieved a significant milestone with the launch of 80 franchise pubs across the UK. The company launched its first franchise concept, Hive Pubs, in 2021 and has since expanded into its second franchise model, Nest Pubs. Both concepts offer unique
Associations
Showhomes, the nation's premier home staging and design franchise, has solidified its dedication to elevating the home staging industry through a significant partnership with the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA). As the organization's new Major National Sponsor, Showhomes will support RESA's initiatives, providing education,
Associations
Wed Society, a leading wedding media franchise, announced the award of its 22nd franchise location, marking a significant milestone in its national expansion. Just 22 months after launching its franchise offering, Wed Society has solidified its presence in 13 U.S. states, with a strong presence in Ohio. The company&
Cricket (Sport)
Cricket Scotland, Cricket Ireland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association had planned to launch the European T20 Premier League this summer. However, the tournament has been delayed until 2026, with initial concerns about its feasibility on home soil. The competition, featuring two Irish-based teams, including one in Belfast, could provide
Cricket (Sport)
Cricket boards in many countries, including South Africa, are struggling to maintain a balance between playing enough red-ball cricket and accommodating lucrative franchise leagues. This predicament has led to South Africa not playing a home Test cricket match this year, highlighting the challenges faced by nations outside the top three
Cricket (Sport)
Jaffna Stallions' inaugural win in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020 marked a significant milestone for franchise cricket in Sri Lanka. The team's success under its original ownership team, Jaffna Stallions Cricket Academy (JSCA), has left a lasting impact on the region's cricketing landscape.
Cricket (Sport)
Islamabad United, led by captain Shadab Khan, is expected to host its remaining matches at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, several foreign players are unlikely to rejoin their franchises. Among them are New Zealand's Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, and Kyle Jameson, who are currently leading the points
Cricket (Sport)
The Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) has announced the induction of its franchises for the inaugural edition of the Vidarbha Pro T20 League (VPTL), marking a significant step towards promoting regional cricket and giving a platform to home-grown talent. The event, organized by Arivaa Sports, was graced by VCA President Justice
Cricket (Sport)
The return of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after an indefinite postponement due to India-Pakistan conflicts has left Australian players in a difficult situation. The tournament, which starts on Thursday with 17 matches to be played across 17 days, will clash with international fixtures and leave players featuring in
