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Huey Magoo's adding 56th store
January 19, 2024
Huey Magoo's is opening in Goose Creek, South Carolina, marking its 56th restaurant spanning 10 states, with over 265 franchises sold in 13 states.
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Slim Chickens growing Midwest footprint with 14-unit deal
January 18, 2024
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to bring 14 locations to Kansas and Missouri. Spearheading the development is Jeff McCoy of AP Restaurant Group…
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Paris Baguette shakes up leadership team
January 18, 2024
Koria-based Paris Baguette, which opened 43 cafes across the U.S. and Canada and signed over 100 franchises in 2023, is kicking off the new year with five…
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Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer launching virtual BBQ brand
January 18, 2024
AC Barbeque, created by comedians Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer, will serve students at Jackson State University, a public historically black…
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Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza to begin franchising in US
January 18, 2024
Canadian pizza brand Freshslice Pizza is franchising in the U.S., according to a press release.
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Pincho adding 3rd Houston store
January 18, 2024
Pincho Burgers and Kebabs is opening its third Houston-area location Friday at 9662 Hwy., 242, next to H-E-B and the Harper's Preserve community.
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Bonchon promotes chief growth officer to CEO
January 18, 2024
Bonchon has named former Chief Growth Officer Suzie Tsai as CEO of its U.S. business. She brings over 25 years of marketing and branding leadership experience…
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Big Chicken serving athletes
January 17, 2024
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken is now available at IMG Academy, a boarding school for student-athletes that is responsible for filling nearly one-quarter…
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Coke launches leadership training lab
January 17, 2024
The Coca-Cola Company has created the Coca-Cola Leader Lab, a people-centric leadership program that addresses attracting, developing and retaining an engaged…
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Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…
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Jersey Mike’s opening 300 locations in Canada
January 17, 2024
Jersey Mike's Subs has signed an area director and development agreement with Redberry Restaurants, one of Canada's largest restaurant operators, to open 30…
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Instacart hosting 'Curtailing Kitchen Chaos' at Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Register here by Feb. 23 for the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit to receive the early bird discount.
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McAlister’s signs 10-unit deal for Minnesota
January 16, 2024
Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's, is bringing McAlister's…
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January 16, 2024
Salata Salad Kitchen is opening its 97th location Thursday in Charlotte's Lower South End. The 2,600-square-foot store marks the city's third location…
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How this leading chicken chain is leveraging the fusion between QSR and fast casual
by Fast Casual
Navigating the rapidly blurred lines of fast casual and quick service, Slim Chickens stands out with the winning formula. In a dining landscape heavily shaped…
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Just Poke entering Canada
January 15, 2024
Seattle-based Just Poke, which is backed by Conscious Hospitality Group, is entering Canada when it opens in Richmond.
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Stuffed Shells, dessert arrive at Fazoli's
January 15, 2024
Kentucky-founded Fazoli's, a casual Italian chain franchise owned by FAT Brands Inc., is bringing fans cheesy comfort as the new year kicks off with three…
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10 robots rescuing restaurant workers
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Meet 10 of the robots that Fast casual brands are using to improve the guest experience and provide better service.
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Flying Dolly's launching franchising
January 12, 2024
Flying Dolly's — formerly Just Chillin — is seeking franchisees in the Southeast United States. Founded last year by Jeff and Corey Robertson, the brand is a…
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Krak Boba celebrates opening with extravaganza
January 12, 2024
Krak Boba opened its 10th location in Moreno Valley, California, last month, and is celebrating Saturday with a party featuring prizes, music, an ice sculpture…
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