franchise development

Dallas — Smoothie King has signed development agreements that will bring seven new locations to Las Vegas. The expansion more than triples Smoothie King’s footprint in the market and is part of the larger growth path that the smoothie brand announced earlier this year, forecasting 100 new store openings in 2024. Smoothie King currently has three locations in the Las Vegas area — in Henderson, Summerlin and Spring Valley — with its most recent opening occurring in 2022. The first of the seven new locations is expected to open as …

Addison, Texas — Toastique, the vibrant, artisan toast and juice café conceptualized on the East Coast, launched its first Texas storefront last month, in Addison. The new location is fueled by the family team of Penny and Mike Mrva, alongside their daughters who boast backgrounds in the nutrition and wellness industries. This collective experience ignited a passion for advocating a health-conscious world, aligning seamlessly with the mission of the Toastique franchise. “Toastique’s commitment to excellence, from presentation to operations, reflects our meticulous approach to creating a space where the values …

San Diego — QDOBA has hired Jeremy Vitaro as chief development officer and head of international. The restaurant development veteran joins QDOBA from Little Caesars Pizza and Dunkin’ Brands; he will be responsible for QDOBA’s asset light development strategy, including new restaurant growth, system remodeling, refranchising, acquisition, prototype design and real estate and construction. “We are thrilled with Jeremy’s decision to join the QDOBA leadership team,” says John Cywinski, CEO of QDOBA and Modern Market Eatery. “QDOBA is an exceptionally well-positioned brand and what I consider to be the best …

Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles has signed a multi-unit development agreement that will bring 20 new restaurants to Phoenix, marking the next chapter of the brand’s expansion West and its first locations in the state of Arizona. The growth will be led by operators LVP Restaurant Group, LLC, an entity of LV Petroleum, in partnership with Kingsbarn Realty Capital, serving as real estate developer. This agreement is an extension of the group’s partnership with Bojangles, signing a multi-unit development agreement last year to bring 20 first-to-market restaurants to Las Vegas, and …

Atlanta — GoTo Foods, the parent company of Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, McAlister’s Deli®, Moe’s Southwest Grill® and Schlotzsky’s®, has announced that legacy brand McAlister’s Deli has officially crossed the $1 billion systemwide sales milestone. McAlister’s Deli is the first of GoTo Foods’ concepts to reach $1 billion in systemwide sales. Founded in 1989 in Oxford, Miss., McAlister’s Deli began as a regional brand but has since expanded to 29 states across the United States. After unlocking untapped revenue streams such as digital ordering, pickup windows, tableside service, to-go …