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Same-store sales up 11.5% at Smoothie King
February 8, 2024
Smoothie King, which has over 1,100 locations, reported this week that it saw an 11.5% jump in same-store sales and positive traffic growth in 2023. The brand…
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Nekter Juice Bar unifying order channels, driving sustainable growth
February 7, 2024
Nekter Juice Bar has tapped Qu as its POS partner to bolster reliable and scalable growth across its 300 locations open or in development.
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Sweetgreen hires Rossann Williams as COO
February 6, 2024
Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen has appointed former Starbucks executive Rossann Williams as COO to oversee Operations, Real Estate, Development and Supply Chain.
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Bobby’s Burgers debuting flagship in Charlotte
February 5, 2024
Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay is opening a flagship restaurant located in Charlotte's SouthPark neighborhood, a two-building office complex owned by Crestlight…
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Mod Pizza releases red velvet dessert cake
February 5, 2024
Mod Pizza has introduced a red velvet version of its popular dessert cake. The Red Velvet No Name Cake is a red velvet cake with a cream cheese filling and…
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Wings Etc testing new flavor in Missouri
February 5, 2024
Indiana-based Wings Etc. is testing a Habanero Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich in three of its Southeast Missouri restaurants in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and…
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Rock N Roll Sushi amps up Colorado expansion plans
February 5, 2024
Rock N Roll Sushi has partnered with CEO and Owner of KMG, Kyle Gerstner, to expand and develop multiple locations in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
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Pepper Lunch names industry vet COO
February 2, 2024
Pepper Lunch, a Japanese-born concept with over 500 locations in 15 countries, has tapped industry veteran Mark Bailey to serve as COO. Previously, he had been…
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District Taco eyeing Charlotte
February 2, 2024
Arlington, Virginia-based District Taco is expanding into the Charlotte market, marking its entry into the North Carolina region.
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Einstein Bros launching 'unlimited coffee' for loyalty members
February 2, 2024
Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving guests a budget boost with its Unlimited Free Coffee program for Shmear Society Rewards members. Over a $3 value per visit…
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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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