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Cinnaholic Set for Rapid Growth in 2021

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Cinnaholic, a gourmet vegan bakery, is set to open 20 new locations across the country this year. The brand also experienced a successful 2020: it signed agreements for new franchise locations across 20 new markets including Ann Arbor, Mich.; Portland, Ore.; Philadelphia; New Jersey; and Phoenix. Since June 2020, the brand has also opened locations in new markets including Raleigh, N.C.; Chicago; San Antonio; Baltimore; Birmingham; Tulsa, Okla.; Little Rock, Ark.; and Tyler, Texas. As Cinnaholic sets its sights on continued growth in 2021, it seeks out qualified …

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues to Grow in Oregon

by Katie Lee

Newport Beach, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza has opened its second Oregon location, in Roseburg. The new Roseburg location is owned by franchisee and area developer, Jim Smith, who owns the Mountain Mike’s in Medford, Ore., and plans to open two additional restaurants in the state in 2021. With dining rooms open at limited capacities throughout Oregon, Mountain Mike’s continues to adhere to the strictest health and safety guidelines set by the state and the CDC, such as employees wearing masks and gloves, and tamper-proof seals. Mountain Mike’s offers dine-in, …

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Greek Xpress Partners with Fransmart for Nationwide Franchising

by Katie Lee

New York City — Greek Xpress, New York’s favorite Greek quick-service restaurant, is partnering with franchise development group Fransmart to bring its authentic, delicious and healthy Greek cuisine to customers nationwide through franchising. The brand has continued to build momentum despite challenges surrounding COVID-19, opening its seventh location in Manhattan last year and continuing construction on its eighth location in Staten Island. “Customers vote with their wallets, and Greek Xpress restaurants are busy,” says Fransmart CEO Dan Rowe. “We have full confidence that this concept could grow to become a Greek Five Guys or a …

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Chicken Salad Chick Makes South Florida Debut

by Katie Lee

Auburn, Ala. — Chicken Salad Chick, a Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, will be expanding in Florida with its newest restaurant in Coral Springs. The Coral Springs restaurant marks the first Florida opening this year with additional locations in St. Petersburg, Ocala, Gainesville and Wellington slated to open over the next several months. The restaurant will make its South Florida debut on January 27. Chicken Salad Chick is closely following Florida’s state and local guidelines for COVID-19 procedures and will open the Coral Springs restaurant with social distancing measures …

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Slim Chickens Inks 12-Unit Franchise Agreement for Georgia and South Carolina

by Katie Lee

Savannah, Ga. — Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-thru in the “better chicken” segment, has signed a multi-unit agreement with Southeast Slims Hospitality LLC to develop 12 restaurants across the eastern section of Georgia, including Savannah and Augusta, and the western section of South Carolina. The first location is slated to open in first quarter 2021. “Our team was completely taken aback by the Slim Chickens brand when we were first introduced. It seemed like a no-brainer to join such a dynamic concept,” says Casey …

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Del Taco Debuts Reimagined Store Design with “Fresh Flex” Prototype

by Katie Lee

Lake Forest, Calif. — Del Taco is debuting its highly-anticipated new store prototype: a sleek, bold, contemporary model, “Fresh Flex,” that reconceptualizes the restaurant inside and out. Striking exteriors and distinctive interiors evoke the brand’s contemporized feel. At the same time, the new design expands real estate opportunities to help lower net investment costs, provides ultimate convenience for guests and optimizes operational efficiencies. “Continuing to adapt and evolve is the lynchpin for Del Taco to remain ahead of the curve in the restaurant industry,” says John Cappasola, CEO of Del …

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Schlotzsky’s Testing 2 Off-Premise-Driven Prototypes

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Schlotzsky’s has unveiled two new prototypes that will put its drive-thru front and center and enhance speed of service for delivery, to-go and catering. While driving off-premise sales has been underway for Schlotzsky’s for some time, it’s now become an even bigger priority. During the pandemic, 35% of Schlotzsky’s sales were driven by off-premise and were a major part of the brand’s rapid recovery. Now, Schlotzsky’s has designed two new options referred to as “Design 1800” and “Design 1000” that will lean heavily on off-premise and reduce seating. …

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Curry Up Now Inks Second Franchise Deal in Texas in 30 Days

by Katie Lee

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas — Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest growing Indian fast-casual concept, signed a deal with a franchise group in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston areas to bring five new Curry Up Now restaurants, some with Mortar & Pestle craft cocktail bars, to Texas. This deal comes on the heels of a six-unit franchise deal signed for Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin just a few weeks earlier. Curry Up Now operates 11 restaurants and three craft cocktail bars across the country, with nearly 50 restaurants …

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Potbelly Sandwich Shop Opens First Location in Nevada; Plans 10 in the State

by Katie Lee

Henderson, Nev. — Potbelly Sandwich Shop is opening its first Nevada location in Henderson on Dec. 11. The shop is located in the Shoppes on the Parkway development near the intersection of St. Rose Parkway and Amigo Street, which is becoming a hot spot for new restaurants and retail stores. The Potbelly Henderson location is the first shop in a franchise development agreement that will bring 10 locations to the Las Vegas market. Local restaurant operations expert and vice president of Veritasfaythe, Gregg Kocenko, has been integral in the development …

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California Pizza Kitchen Exits Chapter 11, Plans to Expand Footprint

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has successfully completed its financial restructuring process and emerged from Chapter 11. CPK completed a debt-for-equity transaction and now has a substantially reduced debt load and increased liquidity. Upon emergence, the company eliminated more than $220 million of existing funded debt from its capital structure. The company had filed for bankruptcy in July 2020 with plans to close 200 stores. CPK completed its restructuring with the full support of its creditors and previous equity holders. Looking ahead, the company is focused on expanding …

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