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7-Eleven, Inc. Completes Acquisition of 204 Stripes Stores

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — 7-Eleven, Inc., a premier chain in the convenience-store industry, has completed its acquisition of 204 stores from Sunoco LP, which includes Stripes® convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company® restaurants. Located across West Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, these stores join the more than 13,000 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® locations that 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses across the U.S. and Canada. With the closing, 7-Eleven now owns and operates all Stripes and Laredo Taco Company locations across the U.S. “Stripes and Laredo Taco Company have been a great …

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FAT Brands Inks 40-Unit Northern California Co-Branding Development Deal

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fatburger, Round Table Pizza and 16 other restaurant concepts, has signed a new development deal to open 40 new franchised Fatburger locations across Northern California. In partnership with franchisee California Burger, Inc., Fatburger will be added to 40 existing Round Table Pizza locations over the next 10 years with the first location set to open in 2024. “Since opening our first co-branded Fatburger and Round Table Pizza in the Dallas area last year, we have seen significant interest …

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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar Makes Key Appointments to Senior Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar has appointed a new senior leadership team as it positions itself for sustained growth and profitability under the leadership of its newly appointed president, Scott Isaacs. Isaacs steps into the role as president after serving as the company’s senior vice president of operations. Having spent 25 years at Darden Restaurants and 5 years in an executive leadership role at Romacorp, Isaacs brings a wealth of knowledge about the restaurant industry to the Brixx organization. Rocky Tradd joins the Brixx senior …

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Pita Pit Unveils Company Rebrand

by Katie Lee

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — Pita Pit, a Mediterranean fast-casual brand specializing in made-to-order pita sandwiches, has rolled out a nationwide brand refresh. The refresh introduces new features, such as a modernized restaurant design and drive-thru business model, reimagined menu, technological upgrades and a new logo. Pita Pit’s rebrand is a key component in the company’s growth strategy. The new drive-thru model allows franchise partners more real estate options, as the smaller footprint of about 800 to 1,000 square feet can flex to fit into a variety of layouts that fit …

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Papa Johns Franchisee to Add 50 New Stores in North America by 2028

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Papa John’s International, Inc. plans to open 50 new restaurants by 2028 in partnership with franchisee Nadeem Bajwa and his company, The Bajco Group, which has grown over the past 20 years to become one of Papa Johns largest domestic franchisees. Furthering Bajwa’s goal to own 500 Papa Johns restaurants, the new agreement will expand the Papa Johns footprint in The Bajco Group’s existing markets across the Midwest and in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Florida, adding to the more than 200 restaurants the franchisee and his team currently operate. …

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Batteries Plus Secures Signings for 22 New Franchise Locations to Close First Quarter

by Katie Lee

Hartland, Wis. — Over the past several months, the Batteries Plus team signed 22 new territories across Michigan, Texas, Virginia, Ohio and Arizona. In addition to these latest additions to the franchise pipeline, Batteries Plus celebrated the opening of eight storefronts during first quarter, spanning Connecticut, Nevada, California, Colorado, New York and Florida. “The proven nature of our franchise opportunity continues to speak for itself; attracting a continuous stream of entrepreneurs wanting to be a part of a community-oriented, people-driven, profitable concept,” says Joe Malmuth, chief development officer for Batteries …

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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Opens Second Airport Location

by Katie Lee

Wichita, Kan. — Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s has opened its newest location in Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, Mich., adding to its existing four restaurants in the market. Owned and operated by North American travel retailer Paradies Lagardère, the GRR opening marks Freddy’s second airport location, having debuted its first airport unit in Oklahoma City in 2022. In addition, Freddy’s plans to open in the Salt Lake City International Airport by year-end and is continuing to identify growth opportunities in non-traditional spaces, including stadiums, college campuses, …

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Fazoli’s Kicks Off International Growth with 25-Unit Canadian Development Deal

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., parent company of Fazoli’s and 17 other restaurant concepts, has inked a new development deal with franchisee Briwin Restaurants Inc. to bring 25 Fazoli’s locations to Canada over the next 10 years. The first units are expected to open in 2025 in the province of Alberta. “Fazoli’s has enjoyed tremendous success expanding domestically, operating in 26 states with over 200 locations, and is now well positioned to make its international debut,” says Taylor Wiederhorn, chief development officer of FAT Brands. “At …

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Re-Bath Plans to Surpass 150 Units in 2024

by Katie Lee

Miami — Re-Bath, the nation’s largest complete bathroom remodeling franchise, has signed a franchise agreement in Florida that will cover Miami and all surrounding communities in Dade County. Re-Bath currently has 11 locations operating in Florida and is set to venture into even more new markets within the state, and throughout the East Coast. The over 100-unit chain plans to surpass 150 locations in 2024. “There is tremendous potential for growth in Florida, and my team and I are committed to bringing Re-Bath’s exceptional services to Miami and the surrounding …

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Pups Pub, a New Dog Bar Concept, to Franchise Across the U.S.

by Katie Lee

Tampa, Fla. — Pups Pub, a popular off-leash, indoor and outdoor dog sports bar with two locations in Florida, is launching a strategic franchise initiative, signaling a bold move toward expansive growth on a national scale. Leading the pack in dog bars, Pups Pub is set to quickly gain a strong foothold nationally. In support of the brand’s franchise development efforts, the company has teamed up with Franchise Well, the nation’s leading franchise consulting franchise practice led by industry veteran Dr. Ben Litalien, CFE. Along with company founders Alex Wright …

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