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Caribou launches domestic franchise plan fueled by Panera
October 11, 2021
Caribou Coffee, a Panera Brands portfolio concept with 714 locations, has launched a domestic franchise program. Leveraging the model that has fueled its…
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Ziggi's Coffee enters Texas
October 11, 2021
Colorado-based Ziggi's Coffee has opened its first Texas location. The shop, located at 1417 FM 1463 Road in Katy, features an indoor cafe as well as a…
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7 ways Smoothie King president prevents labor shortages
Dan Harmon, who has been president and COO of Smoothie King since 2017, reveals the seven ways he and his team retain employees.
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Shaka Bowl plans for growth, signs with franchise developer
October 8, 2021
Sisters Kiersten and Krista Gormeley opened their first Shaka Bowl, a Hawaiian-inspired fast casual healthy eatery in 2016 in Hoboken, New Jersey, with a menu…
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Pokeworks reopens Grand Central location
October 8, 2021
Pokeworks, known for fresh and flavorful traditional Hawaiian-inspired poke, reopened its Grand Central location at 117 E. 41st St., Manhattan, New York on…
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Fourth acquiring Snagajob applicant tracking, onboarding tools
October 8, 2021
Workforce and inventory solutions provider Fourth is acquiring Snagajob's applicant tracking and onboarding solutions, People Matter and Hiring Manager, in a…
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Smoothie King boasts healthy Q3 sales growth
October 8, 2021
Smoothie King enjoyed a 5% sales increase in the third quarter of 2021 after a 14.8% sales increase in the third quarter over 2019, according to a company…
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Chicken Salad Chick betting on drive-thru
October 8, 2021
Chicken Salad Chick is reopening its relocated restaurant next week in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. After over five years of operating in Northcutt Plaza…
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Qdoba launches national flavor contest
October 8, 2021
As part of its commitment to make the world a more flavorful place, Qdoba has launched the Flavor Your Future contest, which asks fans to share their passion…
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Are digital menu boards right for your business?
In the past few years, digital menus have become more popular in restaurants and other businesses for their ease of use and dynamic nature.
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Is restaurant marketing broken? Find out what is working, and the techniques needed to drive growth
Traditional marketing doesn’t work like it used to. It’s getting harder and harder for restaurant brands to drive incremental revenue. Relying on traditional…
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BBQ Holdings adding Tahoe Joe's to expansion plans
October 7, 2021
BBQ Holdings, Inc., a multi-brand restaurant company behind Famous Dave's, Granite City Food and Brewery and Village Inn and Bakers Square, is adding Tahoe…
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Dwayne Wade, Udonis Haslem latest celebs to launch restaurant concept
October 7, 2021
NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem are launching D. Wade Burgers and UD Wings in partnership with Hossein Kasmai of Combo Kitchen, which allows existing…
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Dickey's partners with Franklin Junction to open host kitchens
October 7, 2021
Franklin Junction, an Atlanta-based restaurant e-commerce platform that matches restaurant brands with host kitchens, has partnered with Dickey's Barbecue Pit…
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How franchisees can benefit from limited-item menus
by Nick Binnings — AC, Franchise Elevator PR
A limited menu allows a brand to create signature items that makes it stand out in a crowded field. Nick Binnings, director of brand development for Southern…
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FAT Brands execs to discuss brand growth at 1-day virtual seminar
FAT Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn and CMO Thayer Wiederhorn, who have acquired several brands over the past few years, will discuss the strategies behind the…
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Jamba, Blendid launch 2nd robotic smoothie kiosk
October 7, 2021
Jamba and Blended Jamba have introduced a second robotic smoothie kiosk at the Stonewood Center in Downey, California. Building on the successful 2020 opening…
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Atmosphere Launches Atmosphere News, Transforming News For the Out-Of-Home Television Market
Atmosphere announced today the launch of Atmosphere News. The new channel was purpose-built to provide a TV news experience optimized for out-of-home…
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Juice It Up! increases Q3 sales by almost 17%
October 6, 2021
Juice It Up!, a handcrafted smoothie, superfruit bowl and raw juice chain, has increased year-over-year same store sales 16.7% for Q3 of 2021, according to a…
read nowHopdoddy releases signature sauces to all locations
October 6, 2021
Austin, Texas-based Hopdoddy Burger Bar's new line of take-home Hop Sauces, featuring flavors Slow Burn, Truff Stuff and Yay-Oli, are available at all 3…
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