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Krak Boba opening in Indiana
October 18, 2024
Boba brand Krak Boba is opening its 17th franchise location, its first in Indiana, this weekend in Notre Dame at 1234 N Eddy St., in South Bend, Indiana.
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Blaze Pizza to expand Idaho footprint
October 18, 2024
Blaze Pizza will open a location in Meridian, Idaho, on Oct. 22. The restaurant is owned and operated by local franchisees Denny, Chase and Drew Wagstaff…
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Digital gift card sales surge 7% year over year
October 17, 2024
Overall revenue from gift card sales is up four percent year over year. The number of digital gift cards sold grew 7% in 2023 to make up 34% of the total gift…
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Freddy's skating into Manitoba
October 17, 2024
Kansas-based Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, is expanding its international footprint with three locations in Canada. The agreement marks its…
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October 17, 2024
Service Management Group, a customer, employee and brand experience management partner to over 500 brands, is acquiring Bulbshare, a London-based AI-powered…
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Biscuit Belly inks Atlanta deal
October 16, 2024
Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky-based brunch restaurant, is opening up to five locations in the Atlanta in partnership with ATL Biscuits LLC.
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Chicken Salad Chick hatching in Iowa
October 16, 2024
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first Iowa store Wednesday at 2510 Corridor Way in Coralville under the direction of husband-and-wife team Pat and Melissa…
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Dunn Brothers getting dirty
October 15, 2024
The Dunn Brothers Coffee lineup is adding dirty sodas to the permanent menu.
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Konala signs 1st multi-unit franchise deal
October 15, 2024
Konala, a healthy fast food brand known for high-protein, gluten-free bowls and salads, has signed its first multi-unit franchise deal in Spokane, Washington.
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Juice It Up expanding Southern California presence
October 15, 2024
Juice It Up has opened its Murrieta, California, location. Owned and operated by franchisees Vikram Brar and Avneet Kang, who will expand the brand's presence…
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Smoothie King expanding in Colorado
October 14, 2024
Smoothie King is expanding its Colorado footprint with two openings and six commitments within the state. The expansion comes on the heels of five openings…
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Velvet Taco making international debut in London
October 14, 2024
Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which has 50 locations in the U.S., is making its international debut in London, opening in Soho in Spring 2025.
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October 11, 2024
FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fazoli's, and 17 other restaurant concepts, has signed a development agreement with franchisee Valor Acquisitions Group…
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Crazy Pita launches crowdfunding campaign
October 11, 2024
Las Vegas-based Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill is launching a crowdfunding campaign with Andes Capital and CrowdCheck as part of a national expansion…
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Rusty Taco hires marketing director, operational support
October 10, 2024
Rusty Taco has added three executives to its leadership team including the appointment of the brand's director of marketing, Natalie Johnson. Roland Wayment…
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C-store parent company launches 3 virtual restaurant brands
October 10, 2024
EG America, the owner and operator of over 1,500 convenience stores, including the Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N' Jug, Minit…
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Lunchbox CEO launches FoodFriends.io
October 10, 2024
The app allows food professionals to easily connect.
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Carl L Karcher Group opening 20 Pepper Lunch units
October 9, 2024
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born experiential fast casual concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has signed a 20-unit deal with the Carl L. Karcher…
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Canadian breakfast concept expanding in US, UK
October 8, 2024
Canada's Fluffy Fluffy, an all-day brunch and breakfast cafe serving Japanese-style souffle pancakes, is adding locations by year's end to New York and New…
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Tocaya launches individual boxed meals to elevate catering
October 8, 2024
Tocaya Modern Mexican is expanding its catering menu with individual boxed meals featuring three entree options:
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