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Chopped Leaf starts 2025 with rebrand
January 9, 2025
Canada-based Chopped Leaf has rolled out a brand refresh featuring a new logo and updated interior design at its original location in Kelowna, British…
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Birdcall hatches franchise offering
January 8, 2025
Denver-based Birdcall, which has 12 corporate-owned stores, is now franchising the concept with an initial focus on the Western and Southwestern states.
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Sammy's slides into franchising in 2025
January 8, 2025
Sammy's Sliders, a slider franchise founded by restaurateur Sam G. Ballas and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, is ready to expand in 2025, after opening its second…
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Philz Coffee, Simon Sinek collab on Optimism Coffee
January 8, 2025
Philz Coffee, a 70-unit brand based in San Francisco, is collaborating with Podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Simon Sinek to kick off the year…
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Your Pie releases appetizer-inspired pizzas, wings
January 7, 2025
Your Pie has released its latest Craft Series lineup inspired by classic appetizers, according to a press release.
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Swig snags Sonic president to lead growth
January 7, 2025
Swig has hired former Sonic Drive-In President Todd Smith as chief commercial officer. Smith started his career over 20 years ago at Yum! Brands in brand…
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Madras Dosa Co making NYC debut in Times Square
January 6, 2025
Madras Dosa Co. is opening its first New York City location next week in Times Square at 1450 Broadway Ave. Founded in Boston in 2021, Madras Dosa will serve…
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Whataburger celebrates 75th anniversary with returning menu items
January 6, 2025
Whataburger is celebrating its 75th anniversary by bringing back legendary menu items for a limited time, according to the press release.
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Yogurtland seeking franchisees to sign 3-unit deals
January 6, 2025
Yogurtland, which has 220 global locations and is opening 30 US locations in 2025, is seeking franchise partners interested in signing a three-store minimum to…
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Instacart, Cut+Dry partner to boost ad reach for food manufacturers
January 6, 2025
Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and advertising platform for independent foodservice distributors and manufacturers, is integrating Instacart's Carrot Ads technology…
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Slim Chickens' UK franchisee opens 4th location in 1 month
January 6, 2025
Boparan Restaurant Group, a Slim Chickens multi-unit operator in the UK, opened stores in Ashford and Bath, marking its fourth opening within a month following…
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Smalls Sliders elevates Georgia footprint
January 3, 2025
Smalls Sliders has signed an agreement with real estate group PAR Concepts LLC for three units, dubbed "cans" by the brand, across Macon and Warner Robins in…
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Newlyweds opening Paris Baguette in Pennsylvania
January 3, 2025
Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 units worldwide and 200 in North America, is opening Jan. 18 in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Franchisees and newlyweds Parth and…
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January 3, 2025
PAR Technology Corporation, a global foodservice technology company, has acquired Delaget, a provider of restaurant analytics and business intelligence…
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Runners racing to earn free Chipotle
January 2, 2025
Runners across 25 cities in North America and Europe are racing to win free bowls from Chipotle Mexican Grill as part of a challenge created by the fast casual…
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South Block lands at Washington airport
January 2, 2025
South Block, a fast casual chain serving acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, has opened in Concourse D at Washington Dulles International Airport.
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Rusty Taco opens 2nd Georgia restaurant
December 30, 2024
Rusty Taco opened its second Georgia store last week in Decatur, following the recent restaurant opening in the Atlanta neighborhood of Summerhill. Located at…
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Blaze Pizza inks deal for 25 units in Southern California
December 30, 2024
Blaze Pizza has signed a 25-unit expansion agreement with longtime franchisee SoCal Blazers, Inc. led by Reza Medali, Mehdi Khosh, Aaron Khosh and Ryan Khosh.
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Dickey's franchisee expanding brand in Arizona
December 30, 2024
Gaurav Chaudhary, a multi-unit franchisee, is making his mark on the Dickey's Barbecue Pit brand in Arizona. Since joining the franchise in April 2024, he has…
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Paris Baguette opens 200th US location
December 27, 2024
Paris Baguette, which has over 4,000 global locations, has opened its 200th in North America at 549 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. "Opening our…
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