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Sambazon rolling out franchising
February 29, 2024
California-based Sambazon, which serves acai bowls from eight cafes and is a key ingredient in bowls, smoothies and juices sold in over 30,000 retail…
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GoTo Foods piloting Qu to streamline ordering
February 29, 2024
GoTo Foods, formerly known as Focus Brands, has selected Qu as its POS platform for all seven of its brands including Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon, Carvel, Jamba…
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MOD Pizza opens first military base location in Virginia
February 28, 2024
MOD Pizza has opened its first location on a military base at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. It's under the helm of franchisee One Enterprise…
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Chipotle adding $50M to Cultivate Next
February 28, 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill is increasing its commitment to its Cultivate Next venture fund by $50 million, which brings the investment pool to $10…
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Sprockets releases AI-powered recruiter with screening tech
February 28, 2024
Sprockets, a hiring solution built for the hourly workforce, is rolling out JoJo, a conversational virtual recruiter that addresses the challenges operators…
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Robeks hires Dawn Eriksen-Foy as VP of Franchise Sales
February 27, 2024
Los Angeles-based Robeks, known for its fresh smoothies, juices, acai bowls and premium toasts, has appointed Dawn Eriksen-Foy as its VP of Franchise Sales.
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Oakberry driving growth with racecar driver-turned-franchisee
February 27, 2024
Oakberry has made its debut in Copenhagen, bringing acai bowls and smoothies to Denmark for the first time with the help of master franchisee Kevin Magnussen…
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Slim Chickens soaring into 2nd airport location
February 26, 2024
Slim Chickens landed its second airport location at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport, spearheaded by Northwest Arkansas Native Mike Philip, owner of…
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Bubbakoo’s Burritos adds to home state lineup
February 26, 2024
Bubbakoo's Burritos added a location last week in its home state of New Jersey, in Pennington. Owned by Joe Maglione, the restaurant is one of over 10…
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Luckin Coffee surpasses Starbucks in China, posts strong Q4, FY 2023 results
February 23, 2024
Luckin Coffee Inc., a China-based coffee vending pioneer in addition to a nationwide retail coffee house chain, posted significant revenue growth in 2023…
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Captain D’s taps Nan Ward as COO
February 23, 2024
Nan Ward has been promoted to chief operating officer at Captain D's.
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Houston TX Hot Chicken expanding in Utah
February 23, 2024
Houston TX Hot Chicken will have six locations in Utah by summer's end when it opens a store at 1085 E. Main St., in Lehi. HHC, which serves hot chicken…
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Zoup! rebrands to Z!EATS
February 22, 2024
Zoup!, a Michigan-based brand with nearly 70 units, is transforming to Z!EATS, introducing a menu that is not solely focused on soup along with a restaurant…
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Noodles & Co franchisee opens 16th store
February 21, 2024
Noodles & Co franchisee Little Deep Pasta, a subsidiary of restaurant management company Cultivate Solutions, has opened its 16th location, located in…
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Focus rebranding to GoTo Foods
February 21, 2024
Focus Brands, the parent company of the Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister's Deli, Moe's Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky's brands, has changed…
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February 20, 2024
AI-driven order company Curbit has partnered with Ovation, a guest feedback system, to streamline brand interactions with guests, offering an elevated guest…
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Getting loyalty right
February 20, 2024
Industry veterans will offer invaluable insights on building successful loyalty programs, doing loyalty right (IHOP, Potbelly, The European Pizza Company) and…
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Ellianos Coffee adding to Florida footprint
February 20, 2024
Ellianos Coffee, a drive-thru specialty coffee brand, has opened in Marianna, Florida, at 2095 Hwy 71, and is owned and operated by the same team as the…
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Slim Chickens franchisee opening 10th location
February 20, 2024
Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is continuing its Kentucky expansion with an opening next month in Owensboro at 3724 Frederica St., under the direction of the…
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Canadian fast casual deploying Revel POS platform in 225 stores
February 20, 2024
Canada-based Lazeez Shawarma is deploying the Revel POS platform at its 225 locations in hopes of supporting future growth.
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