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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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Taco Bell Go Mobile Opens in Las Vegas

by Katie Lee July 22, 2022

North Las Vegas, Nev. — Diversified Restaurant Group is opening the first Taco Bell Go Mobile location on the West Coast in North Las Vegas on July 18. The unit is the first of its kind to have two drive-thru lanes, one fully dedicated for mobile orders and delivery drivers. The store is located at 2224 E. Craig Rd. In North Las Vegas. “Taco Bell is a significant part of the DRG portfolio and we are thrilled to be art of the exciting growth and evolution of the brand by …

July 22, 2022

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Safe & Sustainable

by Katie Lee July 21, 2022

— By Jay Fiske — Optimizing facilities in the “new normal.” Facilities managers responsible for dozens of restaurant or retail sites have always needed “multiple pairs of eyes” to ensure every location is operating optimally. Now, the need is more acute with staff shortages. When wait staff or store managers are working double duty to please every customer, it’s easy for them to forget about other tasks — from turning down the air conditioning to switching off the lights or sanitizing every surface. Those small details, over time, can …

July 21, 2022

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Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone Sign Multiple Franchise Agreements

by Katie Lee July 21, 2022

Las Vegas — Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop and Wing Zone signed 18 new franchise agreements during the second quarter which will add 62 stores — 37 Capriotti’s and 25 Wing Zones — across the country. The brands have more than 430 stores under development, with 90 set to open between the two brands by the end of 2022. New markets for Capriotti’s include Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Las Vegas, and the Inland Empire and Bay Area in California. Wing Zone will expand to Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Sacramento, Houston, …

July 21, 2022

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Smoothie King Appoints New Chief Development Officer

by Katie Lee July 18, 2022

Dallas — Smoothie King has appointed Chris Bremer as its new chief development officer. He will be responsible for implementing strategies to meet Smoothie King’s ongoing expansion plans and overseeing the franchise development, real estate, design and construction departments. He joins Smoothie King from Nothing Bundt Cakes. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris Bremer to our executive leadership team,” says Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King. “Chris is an exemplary, purposeful leader, possessing a passion for leading teams in the food & beverage and hospitality industries and will undoubtedly make …

July 18, 2022

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