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Subway CEO stepping down
May 3, 2018
Subway CEO Suzanne Greco is retiring June 30, with the faltering chain's current Chief Business Development Officer Trevor Haynes stepping into the interim…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe expands into Indiana with 8-store agreement
May 2, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has signed a franchise development agreement to expand its presence in Indiana, according to a press release.
read nowNewk's to open 11 locations in West Texas, San Antonio
May 2, 2018
A new franchise partner plans to open 11 Newk's restaurants in West Texas and the San Antonio metro area.
read nowAloha Poke taps former Potbelly exec as CEO
May 1, 2018
Aloha Poke Co., a Chicago-based Hawaiian-style fast casual poke restaurant chain, has hired Chris Birkinshaw as CEO. He joins Aloha Poke following six years in…
read nowHummus shake makes May debut at The Hummus & Pita Co.
May 1, 2018
The Hummus & Pita Co. has created a Hummus Shake to honor National Hummus Day, which is Sunday, May 13, according to a company press release. Guests will…
read nowSmoothie King opening 150 units this year
May 1, 2018
Smoothie King is continuing its growth spurt, signing 36 franchise agreements this quarter across 14 states, according to a company press release. The company…
read nowUberrito signs 1st airport deal
May 1, 2018
Uberrito has signed an agreement with SSP America to commercially develop and operate a location at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — the restaurant's…
read nowZoes Kitchen enhances loyalty program
May 1, 2018
Zoes Kitchen has upgraded ZK Rewards, its omnichannel loyalty program launched late 2017. In recognition of the company's iconic stripes used as part of its…
read nowFormer Jack in the Box president named CEO of Boston Market
May 1, 2018
Frances Allen is replacing George Michel as CEO of Boston Market, according to a company press release.
read nowMelt Shop on expansion mission
April 30, 2018
Melt Shop franchisee Drew Smith has assumed ownership of the company's King of Prussia Mall location in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, located just northwest…
read nowTogo's unveils new look
April 30, 2018
Togo's has implemented a system-wide brand refresh anchored by its new anthem, "True to the Sandwich," and its new sandwich, the Pretzelrami. The 47-year-old…
read nowChipotle rolls out delivery via DoorDash
April 30, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill has tapped DoorDash to provide delivery from more than 1,500 restaurants across the country, the company's largest delivery footprint to…
read nowBlaze, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Krispy Kreme win big in Harris Poll
April 27, 2018
Blaze Pizza, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme took home top honors this year in the 30th annual Harris Poll EquiTrend study of favorite brands. Here's…
read nowCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf launches mobile ordering
April 27, 2018
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has launched mobile ordering within its rewards app. The feature is available now at all 191 company-owned locations in Southern…
read nowPizza Press grows Sunshine State locations
April 27, 2018
The Pizza Press is starting an aggressive growth phase with plans to bring 20 locations to Florida through strategic franchise partnerships, beginning with the…
read nowMinnesota-based Crisp and Green expanding
April 26, 2018
Crisp and Green, a Minnesota-based fast casual concept, is opening two locations as majority owner and CEO Steele Smiley builds upon plans to expand nationally…
read nowTropical Smoothie Cafe serving cacti
April 26, 2018
Tropical Smoothie Cafe has put cacti on the menu. The Citrus Cactus Smoothie, available for a limited time only, blends together cactus, orange, apple, mango…
read nowChicken Salad Chick adds catering director
April 26, 2018
Chicken Salad Chick has appointed Barbara Blackwell as director of catering. In her new role, she will oversee the brand’s catering operations and spearhead…
read nowPizzaRev opens 2 Cali locations with self-serve beer taps
April 26, 2018
PizzaRev opened two locations in central California this month in Citrus Heights and Turlock, a news release said. Both feature self-pour beer cider and wine…
read nowChipotle posts positive Q1 earnings, full-year outlook
April 25, 2018
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, and for the first time in recent memory, the results were…
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