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Paris Baguette Inks 72 Deals Since the Start of 2022

by Katie Lee August 5, 2022

Moonachie, N.J. — Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units across the globe, has signed 72 franchise deals since the start of 2022 and is marking more than 40% year-over-year growth. In fact, Paris Baguette is poised to meet, if not exceed, its goal of 56 units opened in 2022, expanding to Florida, Hawaii, Maryland and more. Moving forward, the brand continues to eye the 1,000-unit mark within the U.S. by 2030; the concept has recently debuted in the Minnesota, Maryland and Florida markets. Signing units in Hawaii, …

August 5, 2022

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NELSON Renovates and Reimagines Original KFC Location and Museum

by Katie Lee August 4, 2022

Corbin, Ky. — Located in North Corbin, Ky., the Sanders Cafe is a historic restaurant and museum widely recognized by enthusiasts throughout the globe as the birthplace of the now-famous fast food restaurant chain, Kentucky Fried Chicken. Operated by Harland Sanders in the 1940s, the site rose to prominence for the conception of the famous KFC secret recipe and has since been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, the Sanders Cafe, owned and operated by JRN, Inc., stands as a restaurant and museum that invites fans of …

August 4, 2022

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London-based Neat Burger Opens NYC Pop-Up Ahead of U.S. Expansion

by Katie Lee August 2, 2022

New York City — A new London-based ‘flexitarian’ plant-based restaurant concept financially backed, in part, by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, is opening a pop-up in Urban Space at 230 Park Avenue in Manhattan. The new pop-up location for Neat Burger is giving New Yorkers the chance to try its acclaimed menu items ahead of its first official location opening later this year — all part of the company’s recently-announced rapid expansion plan to launch Neat Burger locations across the U.S., with the support of strategic investors DiCaprio and Lewis Hamilton. Established …

August 2, 2022

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REEF Launches First Ever “Virtual Food Hall” at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

by Katie Lee August 1, 2022

Raleigh and Durham, N.C. — Travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport can now order meals for pickup through REEF’s first-of-its-kind virtual food hall, an evolved ghost kitchen, in Terminal 2. The “getREEF Virtual Food Hall” is operated by REEF and its Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise partner, HUBB Kitchens, led by Jason Johnson. The kitchen features nine popular brands including fast-growing international favorites such as Krispy Rice, 800 Degrees Pizza, Pei Wei, Xochimex Cantina Grill, Zinburger and Rebel Wings, as well as local concepts Beyu Caffé, Hubb Kitchen and American Meltdown. …

August 1, 2022

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Yum! Brands Highlights Progress on Climate and Sustainable Packaging

by Katie Lee July 28, 2022

Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, Inc. has released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s strategic investments in socially responsible growth, risk management and stewardship of its people, food and impact on the planet. This includes addressing climate change, advancements in sustainable packaging and creating equity in the communities it serves. “We delivered strong business results in 2021, demonstrating that focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is not incidental to growth, but an enabler of it,” says David Gibbs, CEO of Yum! Brands. “We continue …

July 28, 2022

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It’s Grow Time

by Katie Lee July 28, 2022

— Interview with Eric Shomof — After a slowdown in franchising due to the pandemic, Los Angeles-based The Dolly Llama views 2022 as the “year of growth.” The Dolly Llama is synonymous with L.A. It’s funky and hip and Instagrammable…sports a really cool name…and offers a cool, unique vibe — and even cooler desserts. With delectable culinary influences that range from France and Belgium to Hong Kong, the one-of-a-kind concept can’t be pinned down to any one region — even in L.A. This year, The Dolly Llama …

July 28, 2022

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Dine Brands Global Appoints VP of Investor Relations and Treasury

by Katie Lee July 28, 2022

Glendale, Calif. — Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® and IHOP® restaurants, has named Brett Levy as vice president of investor relations and treasury, effective July 25, 2022. Levy is responsible for the development, implementation and management of Dine Brands’ investor relations strategy, with a focus on continuing and building relationships with investors, analysts and other key stakeholders. He brings to the company his advisory and investing knowledge, amassed throughout a Wall Street career, which spans more than 25 years. Prior to joining …

July 28, 2022

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Names New President and CEO

by Katie Lee July 27, 2022

Greenwood Village, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has named G.J. Hart as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective September 6, 2022. A member of the Red Robin board since August 2019, Hart will continue to serve as a member of the board in addition to his roles as CEO and president. Hart will succeed Paul Murphy, current president and CEO, who recently informed the Red Robin Board of directors that he intends to retire at the end of 2022 when his employment agreement expires. Murphy …

July 27, 2022

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Golden Corral Offers New Store Growth Incentives

by Katie Lee July 26, 2022

Raleigh, N.C. — Golden Corral, the nation’s largest all-you-can-eat buffet chain, has introduced a new franchise incentive program for candidates and existing franchisees who open a Golden Corral restaurant within 24 months of signing a franchise area development agreement. The new incentive program is designed to help minimize the recent impacts of inflation. The program provides a unique benefit to operators by reducing food costs and covering manager-training expenses. The offer is available for qualified candidates looking to expand their franchise portfolio and join America’s largest national buffet chain as …

July 26, 2022

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Arby’s Opens New California Location with Double Drive-Thru Design

by Katie Lee July 25, 2022

Oroville, Calif. — On July 15, Arby’s opened a new location with the company’s latest double drive-thru design in Oroville, Calif. The opening marks the second Arby’s in Butte County and sixth location owned and operated by Fremont, Calif.-based franchise group, Kang Foods LLC. The group’s newest Arby’s is one of the first in the entire Arby’s system to showcase the brand’s double drive-thru design and is the first ground-up Arby’s in Northern California in more than 40 years. “We took special care in constructing this brand-new location to ensure …

July 25, 2022

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