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Starbucks boosts Q1 2024 results, but misses expectations
January 31, 2024
Starbucks boosted its sales and earnings for Q1 2024 but cut its full year guidance after missing its sales and earnings projections. Highlights from an…
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Roots Chicken providing ownership opportunities for marginalized community members
January 31, 2024
Texas-based Roots Chicken Shak is launching a franchise model designed with a low footprint to eliminate food waste and a streamlined menu centered around chef…
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Savory invests in smoothie chain
January 31, 2024
Utah-based Savory, which funds Swig, Mo' Bettahs, Via 313, Saigon Hustle and Hash Kitchen, has partnered with the Virginia-based smoothie brand, South Block…
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Las Vegas-based fast casual gearing up for growth
January 30, 2024
Rachel's Kitchen a Las Vegas-based fast casual is leaning into franchising to expand its footprint. The 17-year-old concept with eight locations open…
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Blaze Pizza brings on CMO
January 30, 2024
Blaze Pizza has welcomed Christian Kuhn as its CMO. Kuhn will support Blaze Pizza's continued growth with enhancements to its menu, ease of ordering and…
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6 Freddy's franchisees reinvesting in brand
January 30, 2024
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has signed several multi-unit development agreements to add 30 locations to New Mexico, Texas, Idaho, Arkansas…
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Swig hires CFO to lead growth
January 30, 2024
In preparation for 2024 expansion plans, Swig has named Bill Ayers as CFO. Ayers joins Swig with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and…
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Teriyaki Madness heading west with Chicago opening
January 29, 2024
Denver-based Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop with over 140 locations, is adding Chicago to its list of cities. Franchisee Saif Khan, who moved…
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Sweetgreen makes Seattle debut
January 26, 2024
Sweetgreen, based in Los Angeles, entered the Seattle market on Jan. 16 when it opened in The Village at Totem Lake in Kirkland.
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Ohio franchisee opening 25 Slim Chickens
January 26, 2024
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens has inked a deal to add 25 locations in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio, with Dan McGrath, president of Big Star Chicken…
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Black Rock Coffee brewing Arizona expansion plans
January 25, 2024
Black Rock Coffee Bar is adding its eighth location Friday to Mesa, Arizona, accelerating its growth in the state, which is home to 39 cafes.
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BurgerFi launches 'Yes, Chef' burger
January 25, 2024
Inspired by a scene from the movie "The Menu," BurgerFi has created the "Yes, Chef" burger, featuring two Angus Beef patties hand-smashed with chargrilled…
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Budderfly secures $400M to fuel clean energy technology adoption
January 25, 2024
Budderfly, a sustainability partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, has secured $400 million to help fund its next stage of growth and to…
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Jersey Mike's using AI to answer all calls
January 24, 2024
Jersey Mike's Subs is relying on a voice AI ordering system created by SoundHound AI to take phone orders. Optimized for natural human speech, customers won't…
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Aniai closes $12M in funding
January 24, 2024
New York City-based Aniai, a robotic company and provider of kitchen solutions, has secured a $12 million pre-Series A funding round.
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Chipotle adds 19K jobs
January 24, 2024
Chipotle Mexian Grill is looking to hire 19,000 employees for its upcoming "burrito season," the company's busiest time of year running from March to May…
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Craveworthy Brands investing in Dirty Dough Cookies
January 24, 2024
Craveworthy Brands, the platform company behind Wing It On, The Budlong, Krafted Burger + Tap, Genghis Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, Flat Top Grill, Lucky Cat…
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Jimmy John's going global
January 23, 2024
Jimmy John's is going global, opening soon in Canada and Latin America, according to a press release from the chain's parent company, Inspire Brands.
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Mo'Bettahs expanding in North Texas
January 23, 2024
McKinney, Texas, will be home to Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food when a store opens Friday at 6201 South Custer Road, across from PJ's Coffee and near TPC…
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Potbelly adding nearly 200 locations
January 23, 2024
Potbelly Corp. is gearing up for growth with the signing of 192 development commitments.
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