The long-time restaurant industry veteran is combining her marketing prowess with her love of franchisees to propel this emerging brand farther

Ayers joins the quick-service dirty soda chain with 20 years of experience in corporate finance

The Clarendon, Va.-based chain has 15 locations across Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland

With the help of franchise expert Nick Binnings, the New Orleans-style snoball and ice cream brand is preparing to expand across the Southeast.

Fat Sully’s offers New York-style Pizza and Denver Biscuit Co. sells breakfast sandwiches

The emerging chain uses Belgian waffles and Wisconsin custard for a made-from-scratch menu