food franchise

Magnolia Bakery
Jul 29, 2026

Magnolia Bakery to open first New Jersey locations

The iconic Magnolia Bakery will enter New Jersey with franchise locations in South and North Jersey, starting this fall in Mount Laurel.

Konala in Belleville
Jul 27, 2026

Konala makes New Jersey debut in Belleville

Healthy, high-protein fast-food concept Konala is opening its first Garden State location, with plans to add 10 more in the next five years.

Since its start in 1956 as a small sandwich shop in Point Pleasant, Jersey Mike’s has become one of the fastest-growing quick-serve restaurants in the U.S.
Jul 20, 2026

Jersey Mike’s targets $7.9B valuation in IPO

Jersey Mike's is targeting a nearly $7.9 billion valuation as the Tinton Falls sandwich chain launches its IPO on the NYSE.

Tony Boys Sandwich House
Jul 14, 2026

Tony Boys Sandwich House plans Passaic County expansion

Tony Boys Sandwich House will open its first Passaic County location in Wayne this fall as the New Jersey sandwich chain continues to expand.

New Jersey-born Namkeen Hot Chicken is known for blending Nashville hot chicken with bold Pakistani flavors.
Jul 10, 2026

Namkeen opens 10th restaurant in North Brunswick

New Jersey hot chicken chain Namkeen opens its 10th restaurant in North Brunswick as the fast-casual brand expands franchising.

Popup Bagels
Jul 7, 2026

PopUp Bagels opens first NJ shop in Westfield

PopUp Bagels will open its first New Jersey location in Westfield July 10, marking the start of a planned 25-store statewide expansion.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Jul 2, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings bringing 20th NJ restaurant to Piscataway

Buffalo Wild Wings will open its 20th full-service New Jersey restaurant in Piscataway July 6, creating about 80 new jobs at Centennial Square.

Founded 30 years ago, Wingstop specializes in chicken wings, tenders and sandwiches.
Jun 8, 2026

Wingstop coming to Rutgers Plaza in Franklin Township

Wingstop signed a lease at Rutgers Plaza in Franklin Township and expects to open this summer, adding to its 50-plus New Jersey locations.

Atomic Wings
Jun 3, 2026

Atomic Wings plans 6 New Jersey locations

The chain is looking to touch down in the Garden State with six planned locations, including the first restaurants coming to Jersey City and Hoboken.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO
May 28, 2026

Buffalo Wild Wings Go to open in Hainesport

Buffalo Wild Wings Go opens a new Hainesport location as the chain expands its takeout-focused concept in New Jersey.

Tony Boys Sandwich House
May 27, 2026

Gourmet sandwich shop Tony Boys coming to Cranford

Tony Boys Sandwich House is expanding in Cranford this summer, growing the New Jersey-based chain to five stores.

Paris Baguette
May 26, 2026

Paris Baguette opens new Cherry Hill bakery café

Paris Baguette will celebrate the new Cherry Hill bakery café May 27 as the franchise brand expands across New Jersey and beyond.