Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill is rapidly expanding, growing from a single Missouri restaurant into a multi-state Hawaiian cuisine franchise with big national ambitions.
Grace Meat + Three blends family-style dining, farm-to-table comfort food, and classic meat-and-three tradition at its St. Louis locations and food truck
Peach Tree Buffet in Kansas City Missouri’s best all-you-can-eat buffet, serving soul food favorites like fried chicken, catfish, brisket, and classic sides.
Chicken franchises are booming in 2026 as burger chains shrink. From hot chicken to Mediterranean bowls, new restaurant chains could be expanding to Illinois and Missouri.