Hunt Brothers Pizza Grows C-Store Footprint to 11,000+ Locations in 33 States, Marks 35 Years

Hunt Brothers Pizza is marking 35 years in business with a milestone that reflects the brand’s continued growth across the convenience channel, surpassing 11,000 locations in 33 states.

The family-owned company positions the brand as a turnkey foodservice option for retailers, offering a branded made-to-order pizza program intended to support in-store foodservice sales through standardized operating procedures and specified ingredient requirements.

Scott Hunt, CEO of Hunt Brothers Pizza, said the company was founded...

Harris Teeter Announces $253 Million Investment to Enhance Stores and Expand Footprint 

Harris Teeter announced today it will invest approximately $253 million over the next three years to refresh and modernize select stores across the Charlotte, N.C. area. The investment also includes the development of three new stores.

The investment includes stores throughout the Charlotte metro area, with renovations and enhancements planned for locations such as Fort Mill and Rock Hill, S.C., and Matthews, Waxhaw, Concord and Huntersville, N.C., along with many other communities across the region. These improvements are designed to make shopping easier...

Tony Roma's Announces Return to China with Shenzhen Flagship and Strategic Expansion Partnership

Tony Roma's today [May 14, 2026] announced its return to China through a strategic brand licensing deal that will introduce a new prototype experience beginning with a flagship location in Shenzhen, followed by a second location in Shanghai.

The Shenzhen flagship is scheduled to open in Q3 and serve as a showcase for the next evolution of the Tony Roma’s brand combining the company’s signature American barbecue heritage with elevated design, technology integration, and localized hospitality tailored for the Chinese consumer market.

The expansion marks Tony Roma’s reentry into...

Chicken Salad Chick Signs Landmark 25-Unit Development Deal in New York

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has signed its largest franchise development agreement to date, securing a 25-unit deal set to introduce the brand's signature hospitality and made-from-scratch chicken salad to communities across upstate New York. The agreement marks a major milestone in Chicken Salad Chick's nationwide expansion and reflects the brand's continued momentum as it enters new markets.

The restaurants will be developed across several key markets in the state, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the Upper Hudson Valley. The deal is backed by...

White Castle Brings the Bacon to Freezer Aisles Nationwide

It’s been said, “You’ve got to give the people what they want,” and this spring White Castle is doing exactly that, broadening the availability of its new Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider to more freezer aisles across the country.

White Castle first introduced the Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider last year as part of a retail variety pack available only in Walmart stores. The new Slider proved so popular that White Castle introduced it in January as a stand-alone item at CVS...