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7 Brew is On a Growth Run for the Record Books
7 Brew didn’t merely outpace its own rapid growth from a year ago—it opened as many locations in 2025 as it did the previous two years combined. The chain expanded by a net of 281 restaurants, according its just-released FDD. That after lifting by 141 net in 2024 and 140 in 2023.

Wayback Burgers Opens in Hickory Creek, Texas
Wayback Burgers, America’s favorite hometown burger joint and one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger franchises, announced the official opening of its newest location at the Victory Shops – 3100 FM 2181 in Hickory Creek, TX on Friday, May 15.

Why Preeti Waas ‘Can’t Stop Feeding People’
Preeti Waas floats between tables at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, pausing long enough to sit down and have a meaningful conversation with each guest.