Nine planned openings bring New York Butcher Shoppe to 50 locations in 2026, extending the brand's footprint into key markets including Virginia, Texas, Maryland and South Florida.
The Melt remains focused on the same principles that drove 2025 performance: operational simplicity, financial discipline and a culture centered on both team members and customers.
West Coast burger brand reports record-breaking financial performance, driven by a repeatable formula centered on menu items like the MeltBurger, strong late-night performance and a hospitality-first culture the company calls 'I Love It Here.'
Layne's Chicken Fingers growth includes a 44-unit agreement, a 15-unit expansion by Wisconsin franchise owners and agreements signed by franchisees of other major brands like Wendy's and Arby's.