Franchising: Page 12

  • Bojangles restaurant
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    TravelCenters of America bringing Bojangles restaurants to 10 locations

    The agreement adds the QSR to TA’s wide variety of dining options, including fast food, full-service and proprietary restaurants. 

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Papa Johns hires Burger King vet for new development role

    Patrick Coelho, who most recently served as head of international at Scooter’s Coffee, joins the pizza chain as it focuses on domestic expansion. 

    By • July 31, 2023
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    SPB Hospitality appoints chief development officer

    Michael Casey, who has worked at Bloomin’, Yum and Jamba, joins the company as it focuses on growth.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Glenn, Miles. (2022). "Zaxby's" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    Zaxby’s snaps up Dollar General, Yum Brands alum for CFO

    Donny Lau was named finance chief of the Athens, Georgia-based chicken chain, which aims to grow well beyond its Southern roots. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2023
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    Is America ready for franchised beer gardens? Dacha thinks so.

    A 10-year-old beer garden in Washington, D.C., wants to plants its flag in new East Coast markets over the next five years.

    By • July 19, 2023
  • A selection of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's food with new branding
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    Bankrupt Hardee’s operator sells 81 restaurants to High Bluff Capital

    The sale will make High Bluff one of CKE’s major franchisees, with a portfolio concentrated in the Great Plains and the Deep South.

    By • July 18, 2023
  • Burger King's newest design for restaurants following COVID-19 pandemic
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    The 6 biggest restaurant bankruptcies of H1 2023

    Restaurant companies have filed for Chapter 11 protections this year for reasons ranging from the death of a founder, declining foot traffic, efforts to reduce litigation expenses and more. 

    By • July 13, 2023
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    NYC-based cookie shop Schmackary’s plots growth beyond Big Apple

    After 10-plus years in business, Schmackary’s will expand into new markets through franchise deals.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Hawaiian Bros nears 100-unit pipeline with latest franchisee deal

    The 39-unit QSR chain signed agreements with four multi-unit franchisees to help it grow quickly across the Midwest and beyond.

    By • July 6, 2023
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    Jeremiah’s Italian Ice hires CEO, other top executives

    Founder Jeremy Litwack changes roles at the company, paving the way for Michael Keller to become CEO and president.

    By • June 28, 2023
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    Everytable raises $25M to support expansion

    The company will use its latest funding round to grow its stores, which provide affordable meals to underserved communities in California and New York City. 

    By • June 27, 2023
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    Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux appoints CEO

    Chris Dawson, who was previously president at Driven Brands, will support the 78-unit casual chain’s growth as it works toward becoming a 500-unit brand. 

    By • June 21, 2023
  • Burger King gets a fresh look
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    Burger King wants to force Meridian to sell off its restaurants

    Burger King, like Meridian Restaurant’s creditors, is asking a court to allow creditors to arrange the sale of the franchisee’s restaurants.

    By • Updated Jan. 2, 2024
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    Caribou Coffee wants to become the third-largest US coffee chain

    The brand, which began domestic franchising in 2021, has a pipeline of 300 franchised units that will nearly double its American footprint by 2030.

    By • June 16, 2023
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    Perkins parent hires Smokey Bones CEO as top exec

    Jim O’Reilly joins Ascent Hospitality to help grow Huddle House and Perkins, and to identify additional brands to acquire. 

    By • June 13, 2023
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop in National Harbor, Maryland, taken by Julie Littman of Restaurant Dive
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    Potbelly hires HR, franchising executives

    Lynette McKee will support Potbelly’s transition to a majority franchise system as SVP of franchising, and Patrick Walsh will work as chief people officer. 

    By • June 12, 2023
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    Southpaw acquires 40 Taco bell units in Atlanta

    The franchisee, which operates 180 restaurants, said this transaction will add geographic diversity and grow its Taco Bell network.

    By • June 9, 2023
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    Subway inks 4K-store master franchise deal in China

    The 20-year agreement with Shanghai Fu-Rui-Shi Corporate Development Co. is part of Subway’s push to expand its international presence.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Fat Brands to issue IPO for Twin Peaks brand

    Going public would allow the sports lodge restaurant, which is set to double its store count in the next few years, to expand further than its 109-unit pipeline. 

    By • June 6, 2023
  • BurgerFi CEO Carl Bachmann
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    BurgerFi hires Smashburger president as CEO

    Carl Bachmann will join the public company on July 10 in the midst of several initiatives to improve sales and operations. 

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Arko adding Italian restaurant chain to 3 stores as it zeroes in on foodservice

    The c-store operator is adding Villa Italian Kitchen restaurants to locations in Virginia, Indiana and Arizona, with the first one opening today.

    By Jessica Loder • May 30, 2023
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    Honey Baked Ham plans to double its revenue in 6 years

    The company, which hasn’t aggressively franchised in the past, signed the largest development deal in its history as it works to open 60 units in six years.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    Shipley Do-Nuts hires Bonchon CEO as top exec

    Flynn Dekker, who has over 30 years of retail and restaurant experience, will oversee the chain’s rapid growth, including a pipeline of 200-plus units.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    Captain D’s leans into flexible prototypes, pushes toward 1K units

    The 540-unit seafood QSR offers four store models, one of which includes a double drive-thru and another that offers drive-thru and pickup only.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    How Rock N’ Roll Sushi plans to grow from 62 to 250 units in 5 years

    The Asian concept, which originated in the Southeast, is pursuing growth in states like Arizona, Colorado and Nevada.

    By • May 8, 2023