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Wingstop Appoints New Chief Growth Officer

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Wingstop has added Anne Fischer to its team as senior vice president, chief growth officer. She will lead Wingstop’s marketing and digital strategies. Fischer brings a deep understanding of the restaurant industry, with a proven track record. Prior to joining Wingstop, she was chief marketing & digital officer title at Papa John’s International, where she spent 8 years of her career. She has more than 20 years of combined experience in QSR and hospitality industries, including marketing and sales leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and SeaWorld …

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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to Open in Times Square in Late 2023

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New York City — Brand Urban, a real estate brokerage and advisory company based in Manhattan, and Dochter & Alexander Retail Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based real estate brokerage, have brought Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to Times Square. The nationally beloved brand, known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, has signed a lease for a 600-square-foot scoop shop at 2 Times Square in Midtown Manhattan. Marking the brand’s 27th location in New York City, Van Leeuwen at 2 Times Square is slated to open in late 2023. Emily Green …

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Le Macaron French Pastries Continues Nationwide Expansion With 10 New Locations

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Sarasota, Fla. — Le Macaron, the leading French pastries and macaron franchise in the U.S., is on track to meet its year-end goal of 80 franchise units following remarkable growth in 2002 and an impressive first quarter in 2023 with multiple franchise openings. As the #1 macaron franchise with 76 units nationwide in various stages of development, the popular French patisserie will open 10 new locations this summer in Tucson, Ariz.; Gaithersburg, Md.; New York; Columbus, Ohio; Tarpon Springs, Fla.; Pembroke Pines, Fla.; and three California stores in Long Beach, …

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Dirty Dough Cookies Plans 8 New Locations in Houston Area

by Katie Lee

Houston — According to Colliers, Dirty Dough Cookies is expanding its footprint in Houston with the execution and planned openings of eight new outposts in the Houston area. Adriana Shaw with Colliers Houston worked with Dirty Dough Cookies to curate the strategic market rollout. Starting out of an apartment by a college student in Arizona, Dirty Dough Cookies strives to be a relatable, real-life brand that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It prides itself on substance and authentic goodness. From a dorm room kitchen to franchise locations spreading across the …

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Discount Tire Opens First Store in North Dakota

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Scottsdale, Ariz. — One of the leading retailers of tires and wheels, Discount Tire, has expanded into North Dakota for the first time, marking the brand’s entrance into its 38th state. Discount Tire’s latest store opened at the end of June in Grand Forks, N.D. “We’re honored to bring Discount Tire to Grand Forks,” says Michael Vanella, Discount Tire store manager in North Dakota. “We are humbled to become part of the community and look forward to helping keep North Dakota’s drivers safe on the road.” Since its founding in …

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INKED Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken Open Dual-Concept Flagship Location

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Sandy Springs, Ga. — INKED Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken have opened a dual concept location in Sandy Springs, Ga., near Atlanta. Both INKED Tacos and The Original Hot Chicken are portfolio concepts of Atlanta-based Experiential Brands. The grand opening took place on June 29th. “We are excited to expand our presence in Atlanta and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here,” says a restaurant representative. “We strive to create memorable food experiences that will keep guests coming back for …

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Subway® Marks 15 New Master Franchise Agreements Since 2021

by Katie Lee

Miami — Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, is continuing to strategically expand its international footprint and recently celebrated the signing of its 15th new master franchise agreement over the past 2 years. The brand’s latest agreements in Bahrain, Georgia, Mainland China, Uruguay, Costa Rica and Panama will add more than 4,000 future restaurants across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) within the next 20 years. Since 2021, Subway has signed 15 master franchise agreements or country development …

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Atomic Wings Has 10 New Stores Under Construction; Plans 2.0 Remodel Program

by Katie Lee

New York City — Atomic Wings, a 15-unit brand specializing in flavorful chicken wings, is starting off 2023 with a bang. In first quarter, the New York-based franchise experienced strong sales numbers, opened a new store in Utica, N.Y., and sold two new Area Representative agreements, in both Dallas and Northern California. The company has an additional 10 locations under construction, with plans to open throughout the year, bringing Atomic Wings to new states, including Arkansas, Nevada, Indiana and Texas. Atomic Wings also is launching its first two drive-thru locations …

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Blaze Pizza Names New Chief Development Officer and COO

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Los Angeles — Blaze Pizza has named industry veterans Kevin Moran and Johnny Tellez to its executive leadership team. As the newly appointed chief development officer (CDO) and chief operations officer (COO), respectively, they arrive during a pivotal phase of advancement for the dynamic brand, keen to enrich the customer journey, pioneer operational initiatives and expand its domestic and global footprint. “We are pleased to announce the addition of Kevin and Johnny to our executive team at Blaze Pizza. Their outstanding qualifications and proven track record of success assure us …

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Savvy Sliders Names New Chief Development Officer

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Detroit — Michigan-based Savvy Sliders has named QSR veteran Bryon Stephens as chief development officer. Stephens brings 35 years of industry knowledge to the Savvy Sliders brand.  With 35 stores open today, and another 30 in development, Stephens will guide the 3-year-old brand to a growth trajectory of more than 500 stores over the next 48 months. “With Bryon’s leadership and knowledge, this unique partnership will lead us to explosive growth throughout the world,” says Happy Asker, founder and CEO of Savvy Sliders. While at A&W Restaurants, Stephens spearheaded the …

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