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Lola Beans hoping for a little growth magic
February 14, 2025
Tennessee-based Lola Beans, a drive-thru coffee and beverage brand, is launching its franchise program combining coffee, espresso, infused sodas and energy…
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Penn Station hires former franchisee as sales EVP
February 13, 2025
Ohio-based Penn Station East Coast Subs has hired former franchisee Don Champion as SVP of Sales and Development.
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Chicken Salad Chick opening 14th Louisiana store
February 13, 2025
Chicken Salad Chick will open its 14th Louisiana restaurant next week under the direction of franchise owners Chad and Amanda Ducote, who opened their first…
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Rock N' Roll Sushi headlining in Apollo Beach
February 13, 2025
Rock N' Roll Sushi is opening in Apollo Beach, Florida, marking its second location in Hillsborough County, 14th in Florida and 73rd systemwide.
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Canada's Barrio Burrito Bar developing in Georgia
February 11, 2025
BurritoBar USA Inc. has awarded master franchise rights for the state of Georgia to open over 100 franchised Barrio Burrito Bar restaurants. The brand…
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Guzman y Gomez adding to Chicago presence
February 11, 2025
Australia-based Guzman y Gomez is entering the Chicago market when it opens three stores by year's end in Bucktown, Evanston and Des Plaines.
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Cleaver & Co debuting 1st standalone restaurant
February 11, 2025
Cleaver & Co, a fast-casual restaurant offering elevated burgers and chicken sandwiches, will open its first brick-and-mortar location Saturday in Dallas.
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Somedays Bakery debuts franchise offering
February 11, 2025
Queens, New York-based Somedays Bakery, an artisanal bakery serving croissants and La Colombe coffee, is opening its doors to franchise opportunities.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe adds 3 execs to leadership team
February 11, 2025
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has hired Jonathan Biggs as chief operating officer and promoted Chris Sasser to chief financial officer and Karen Wickliffe to general…
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Cherryh Cansler joins Paul Barron as co-host of Fast Casual Nation
February 10, 2025
Fast Casual Nation will be the restaurant industry's first in a Podcasting 3.0 revolution that will focus on new interactive engagement models and build a new…
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Sandwich market increasing by $46.5B
February 10, 2025
The increasing popularity of breakfast sandwiches as well as restaurants adding more creative types of sandwiches to their menus are making the lunch staple…
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Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ opening in Texas Walmart
February 10, 2025
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is opening within a Burleson, Texas-based Walmart Supercenter at 951 Wilshire Blvd.
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Tous les Jours launches loyalty app
February 6, 2025
Tous les Jours, offering over 300 artisan pastries, cakes and desserts, has launched a loyalty app and program. "We are thrilled to announce the launch of…
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Checkmate's integration with ezCater helping restaurants streamline catering
February 6, 2025
To help restaurants sync their menus and streamline catering operations, ezCater has launched a public menu API integrating with a variety of restaurant…
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Japan-based Bread, Espresso & making US debut
February 6, 2025
Founded in 2009 in Japan, Bread, Espresso & will debut its first U.S. location by month's end in Redondo Beach, California.
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Mooyah's tech investments paving way for 2025 growth
February 6, 2025
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a nearly 90-unit brand, reported that 2024 was one of its most successful years yet, seeing year-over-year same-store sales…
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Savvy Sliders enters Mississippi
February 5, 2025
Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has opened a location in Gulfport, Mississippi under the helm of Prime Hospitality Nola, according to a press release.
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City BBQ collecting customer data to help plan growth
February 5, 2025
City BBQ is partnering with Bikky, a customer data platform for multi-unit restaurants, to collect guest insights as it makes expansion plans.
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Improved GM retention, tech investments drive Chipotle's solid Q4 performance
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
February 5, 2025
Chipotle will open up to 346 locations in 2025.
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Taco Cabana unveils updated prototype
February 4, 2025
Taco Cabana, with nearly 150 locations, has launched a franchising program and debuted its TC 3.0 restaurant prototype featuring a sleek design built for…
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