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Riko’s buys two franchise restaurants without adding system locations

Riko’s completed its purchase of Merrick and Levittown restaurants August 31. The transfer changes ownership within a 13-location system as another Long Island site remains planned.

SEP 1, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Chipotle Sets July 16 Mexico Debut With Alsea in Nuevo León

Chipotle’s July 13 announcement names the first Mexico restaurant and a staggered expansion plan, following its 2025 development agreement with Alsea.

JUL 13, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Shipley Signs a Three-Store Cincinnati Agreement With the Koettings

The Koetting family’s Ohio agreement targets a first Shipley shop for early 2027, followed by two more through 2029.

JUN 17, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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19-Unit Starbird Signs 36-Store Texas Deal to Triple Its Footprint

A California super-premium chicken chain just signed its biggest development deal ever, with a Texas auto dealership empire as the franchisee.

MAR 24, 2026 · 6 MIN READ
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On The Border’s Operator Announces Liquidation After June Closures

OTB Hospitality says it filed Chapter 7 after closing company restaurants, a year after Pappas’ acquisition. Independent franchise locations remain outside the filing.

JUN 19, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners
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El Pollo Loco plans New York entry with three franchise partners

The company says its first regional lease is signed in Queens, with an opening targeted for mid-2027.

SEP 30, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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Nana’s Green Tea plans its first company-run U.S. flagship

Pasadena would add direct company operation to a U.S. business already developed through franchises, with no opening date yet announced.

APR 25, 2026 · 3 MIN READ
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