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Pizza Brands to Watch in 2023
We are honored to introduce the 2023 class of “Pizza Brands to Watch” and we look forward to finding out who makes future lists.
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The Great Greek Mediterranean opens in Fort Lauderdale area
January 20, 2023
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, owned by United Franchise Group, has opened its first Fort Lauderdale-area restaurant at 753 E Commercial Blvd., in…
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Gong Cha hires 4 execs to leadership team
January 20, 2023
Taiwan-based Gong Cha, a bubble tea brand with over 1,900 locations in 22 countries, is expanding its leadership team in an effort to expand in North America…
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Deliverect integrates with Toast
January 20, 2023
Deliverect, which manages digital orders for restaurants, has joined the Toast Partner Ecosystem to allow its clients restaurants to manage online orders from…
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Starbird achieves 4th consecutive year of 25% same-store sales growth
January 20, 2023
Starbird has achieved its fourth consecutive year of more than 25% same-store sales growth. Since the start of the year, the California-based chain has added…
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Woody’s Bar-B-Q hires franchise development leader to fuel expansion
January 20, 2023
Woody's Bar-B-Q, a 43-year-old fast casual brand born in Florida, has hired Steve Gardner, the founder of QSR Franchise Development Group, to expand its…
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Crave Hot Dogs continues South Carolina expansion
January 20, 2023
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opened in Hilton Head, South Carolina, marking its fifth location in the state.
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Slim Chickens launched 50 units in 2022
January 20, 2023
It's safe to say Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has left the nest to soar across the U.S. and the U.K.
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Focus Brands announces 3 chief staff leaders
January 19, 2023
Focus Brands has added three senior leaders to its management team, according to a press release.
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Bonchon opens in Tennessee
January 19, 2023
Bonchon, which serves Korean double-fried chicken, opened its first Tennessee location Thursday at 578 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W.
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Pokeworks adds to leadership team
January 18, 2023
Pokeworks CEO Steve Heeley has hired Abe van Beek as director of culinary and Michele LaMont as director of marketing.
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Juice It Open opening in Arizona
January 18, 2023
Juice It Up is entering Arizona under the direction of franchisee Rod Rezvani, who is opening a store this month inside the AZ Travel Plaza in Ehrenberg. The…
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Tony Roma's, Duck Donuts, Tropical Smoothie among CEOs closing Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees will learn about Tony Roma's transition into the fast casual market, Duck Donuts' growth strategy and…
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Dae Gee Korean BBQ opening locations in multiple states
January 18, 2023
Colorado-based Dae Gee Korean BBQ, a hybrid fast casual and full-service Korean barbeque concept, has signed four franchise development deals that will bring…
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The Habit Burger Grill adding Oakland location
January 18, 2023
The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant brand, is adding a location Wednesday in Oakland, California, at 3060 E. 9th St.
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Cornbread adds operations exec to fuel growth
January 18, 2023
Cornbread Farm to Soul, a three-unit fast casual focusing on savory soul food founded by Adena Bayoh and Elzadie "Zadie" Smith in New Jersey, has hired Mike…
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Jersey Mike's hires real estate director
January 17, 2023
Jersey Mike's Subs has hired Brooke Cabrera, a former VP and market director of real estate at JPMorgan Chase & Co, as director of real estate, Northeast.
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Starbucks, Doordash partnership heats up
January 17, 2023
Starbucks Coffee Company and DoorDash Inc. are expanding their partnership with delivery service launching in Northern California, Texas, Georgia, Florida and…
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Mooyah promotes Beth Stockmoe to operations VP
January 17, 2023
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a nearly 100-unit burger franchise, has promoted Beth Stockmoe, who has served as senior director of operations for the…
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