Accurate Franchising™, a leading franchise development consulting firm, has announced the launch of five new food and beverage franchise concepts, expanding its portfolio to include Virgin Island Thyme Caribbean Grille, The Original Chubbys Mexican Food, Royal Subs, AJ Chocolate House, and Crimson Coward. The announcement, made on June 24, 2026, underscores the firm's role in helping business owners transition from local operators to national franchisors.
"Seeing unique food concepts grow into scalable franchise brands is always exciting for us," said Austin Titus, President of Accurate Franchising. "Every entrepreneur brings a different vision, flavor, and customer experience to the industry, and we enjoy helping brands expand while preserving the uniqueness that made them successful in the first place."
Virgin Island Thyme Caribbean Grille, based in Orlando, Florida, is a fast-casual concept inspired by the flavors of the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering dishes like jerk chicken, braised oxtail, and coconut shrimp. The brand aims to combine award-winning cuisine with a scalable model for national expansion. More information is available at https://www.islandthymegrille.com/.
The Original Chubbys Mexican Food, founded in 1984, is a legacy concept rooted in family tradition, known for its smothered burritos and green chile. With strong late-night appeal and decades of customer loyalty in Colorado, the brand is poised for franchise growth. Details can be found at https://ilovechubbys.com/.
Royal Subs, established in 1974 in West Palm Beach, Florida, emphasizes freshly baked bread made in-house daily and high-quality ingredients. The brand focuses on consistency and community ties, offering a proven model for expansion. Visit https://royalsubs.com/ for more information.
AJ Chocolate House, founded in 2002 in Lithuania, is a premium European-inspired chocolatier offering handcrafted Belgian chocolates and café-style experiences. The brand blends luxury presentation with artisanal craftsmanship, targeting high-end markets. More is available at https://ajchocolate.com/.
Crimson Coward is a fast-growing hot chicken concept specializing in Nashville-style chicken made with hormone-free ingredients and a proprietary spice blend. With a cult following across California, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, the brand operates an efficient fast-casual model. Learn more at https://www.crimsoncoward.com/.
Accurate Franchising offers ongoing training and guidance beyond the initial transition from owner/operator to franchisor. Its Sales & Marketing program provides consulting and marketing resources to support growth after launch. "The secret ingredient isn't on the spice rack—it's in your operational playbook," said Jason Jacobson, Vice President of Operations for Accurate Franchising. "In food franchising, flawless execution is the bridge between a great local dish and a globally trusted brand."
As part of the United Franchise Group™ (UFG), led by Chairman and CEO Ray Titus, Accurate Franchising clients benefit from a global network with four decades of experience. UFG has helped develop over 350 successful franchise brands and supports over 1,600 franchises across more than 60 countries. For more information, visit https://www.accuratefranchising.com/.
The expansion of Accurate Franchising's portfolio into these diverse food concepts highlights the growing trend of unique, locally-loved restaurants seeking to scale through franchising. For entrepreneurs and investors, these new franchises offer opportunities to bring established flavors and business models to new markets, potentially reshaping the fast-casual and dining landscape.
