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GRUBBRR Hires New Chief Operations Officer

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Boca Raton, Fla. — GRUBBRR, the commerce automation company at the forefront of self-ordering technologies, has hired Patrick Laney as its new chief operations officer. “In the next 10 years, I expect to walk into most fast food, retail and grocers in the United States and transact on a kiosk provided by GRUBBRR,” Laney says. As COO, Laney steps into a pivotal role for GRUBBRR’s scaling, bolstering these efforts by defining and implementing an overall strategy for infrastructure optimization. Prior to joining GRUBBRR, Laney co-founded Performance Drone Works (PDW). He …

February 23, 2022

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Roll-Em-Up Taquitos Enters Colorado with 15-Unit Development Deal

by Katie Lee February 21, 2022

Chino Hills, Calif. — Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, the nation’s first taquito-focused franchise, has a newly signed deal that will bring 15 locations to the Denver area, which will mark the brand’s entrance into Colorado. This new deal comes at a time when Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is beginning to expand its presence across the U.S., and had a record-breaking development year selling 420 units in 2021. All 15 locations will be owned by Robert Barsky and Igor L. Barsky, who bring over 40 years of experience operating several successful business models. “The Colorado development deal is …

February 21, 2022

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Opens First Idaho Location, Plans 4 More

by Katie Lee February 17, 2022

Newport Beach, Calif. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for more than 40 years, has opened its first Idaho location in Meridian. The new restaurant is owned and operated by Gem State Pies, the franchise group that recently inked a multi-unit deal with Mountain Mike’s Pizza to open five locations throughout Idaho’s Treasure Valley. “We are proud to bring Mountain Mike’s Pizza to the great state of Idaho, and it’s not lost on us how clearly the values of Idaho residents overlap with the family and community-based pillars on which …

February 17, 2022

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Clean Juice Marks 100th Franchise Ownership Group

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Clean Juice®, a national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has signed its 100th franchise ownership group in 6 years of franchising. This coveted milestone was captured by Dr. Glenn and Kathleen Leavitt of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and several family members. The Leavitt family will open its doors to the Idaho Falls community in late summer 2022. “This is an exciting milestone in Clean Juice’s historic rise from a concept conceived in our family kitchen to one of the fastest-growing, all organic fast-casual brands in the nation,” says …

February 16, 2022

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Aloha Poke Co. Deploys Squadle Digital Food Safety for Operational Consistency

by Katie Lee February 15, 2022

Boston — Squadle, a workflow automation company that enables multi-unit operators to simplify complex operations and streamline food safety, is partnering with Aloha Poke Co., the nation’s premier fast-casual poke restaurant concept. Aloha Poke is deploying Squadle Food Safety in nine of its company-owned restaurants across the upper Midwest. Squadle will ensure that Aloha Poke maintains operational consistency across all its stores with focus on ensuring the highest level of food safety standards as the brand continues to expand nationwide. Squadle Digital Food Safety gives Aloha Poke a quick and …

February 15, 2022

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Chicken Salad Chick Opened 30 Restaurants in 2021; Plans to Open 50 This Year

by Katie Lee February 14, 2022

Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, opened 30 new restaurants in key target markets throughout 2021, resulting in a 17% increase in unit count year-over-year. The openings included market debuts with multiple locations in Indianapolis, Western Virginia and South Florida. The brand also signed franchise agreements with both new and existing franchisees to develop 32 new restaurants over the next several years in target states. These will be part of the plan to open over 50 new restaurants in 2022. In addition to …

February 14, 2022

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Hobart Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Troy, Ohio — Founded in 1897, Hobart is marking its 125th anniversary in 2022. Hobart manufactures and services innovative cooking, dishwashing, food preparation, weighing and wrapping equipment used in the foodservice and food retail industry. From the first-ever introduction of motorized mixers, coffee grinders and dishwashers in the late 1800s and early 1900s to the advanced, WiFi-enabled devices of today, Hobart continues to support the needs of commercial and institutional kitchens, groceries, bakeries and delis worldwide. “Reaching a milestone of 125 years in business is more than just celebrating our …

February 10, 2022

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Clean Juice Names Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee February 10, 2022

Charlotte, N.C. — Clean Juice®, a leading national USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, has promoted B. Quick Chadwick to the position of chief marketing officer. He previously served as vice president of marketing. As the newest member of the C-suite, Chadwick will continue his role in developing and leading all marketing and public relations efforts across a multitude of traditional and digital channels as Clean Juice continues to experience rapid growth across the nation. Additionally, he will assist the marketing programs for Clean Juice’s sister franchise brand, freecoat nails®, the …

February 10, 2022

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Wienerschnitzel Promotes J.R. Galardi to CEO

by Katie Lee February 8, 2022

Irvine, Calif. — Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, has promoted J.R. Galardi to the role of chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2022. The title of CEO has been added to his current position as company president, which he has held since 2017. In his expanded role, Galardi will oversee all Galardi Group Inc. concepts including Wienerschnitzel, Tastee Freez and Hamburger Stand. Having grown up with the brand, Galardi brings two decades of unique insight and experience to his elevated leadership role. His first job was with Wienerschnitzel …

February 8, 2022

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Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea to Open 18 New Coffee Shops

by Katie Lee February 7, 2022

Columbus, Ohio — Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea has signed agreements with 18 business owners to start independent coffee shops in 13 states. Most plan to open in 2022. The new owners will learn how to open and run profitable coffee businesses through Crimson Cup’s 7 Steps to Success coffee shop startup program. A 7 Steps coffee shop startup consultant will guide each new owner through every step — from scouting a profitable location and writing a coffee shop business plan to planning a menu, choosing equipment, hiring staff and …

February 7, 2022

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