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Muscle Maker Grill Expands Its Brand Offerings

by Katie Lee January 28, 2021

League City, Texas — Muscle Maker, Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe’s and MMG Burger Bar, has added Burger Joe’s to its non-traditional portfolio. The company plans to launch four additional brands that showcase prominent menu categories throughout 2021. Adding new offerings through the company’s existing brick-and-mortar and ghost kitchen locations is a low-cost way to reach a broader audience. Burger Joe’s will offer a combination of “healthier for you” and “cheat day” burgers all served with sweet potato fries or regular fries. This brand is …

January 28, 2021

Freddy’s Opened 30 Restaurants in 2020; Plans to Open More Than 50 This Year

by Katie Lee January 27, 2021

Wichita, Kan. — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers experienced significant development success in 2020, opening 30 new restaurants in key markets throughout the U.S., including its milestone 400th location. Despite a challenging industry landscape, Freddy’s maintained strong systemwide sales throughout the pandemic and continued to grow, reporting AUV growth of 6.5%. The brand also signed with six new development groups that committed to over 60 development options; it also signed 11 new development agreements with existing Freddy’s franchisees who committed to additional territory and over 70 new restaurant options. “Our …

January 27, 2021

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Cinnaholic Set for Rapid Growth in 2021

by Katie Lee January 26, 2021

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 …

January 26, 2021

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues to Grow in Oregon

by Katie Lee January 25, 2021

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, …

January 25, 2021

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Greek Xpress Partners with Fransmart for Nationwide Franchising

by Katie Lee January 22, 2021

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 …

January 22, 2021

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New Restaurant Concept, Trucker Burger, Opens in Arizona

by Katie Lee January 21, 2021

Knoxville, Tenn. — Pilot Company and its One9 Fuel Network have opened a new restaurant concept, Trucker Burger, located in the new Xpress Fuel travel center in Eloy, Ariz. Inspired by those who drive America and in collaboration with celebrity chef and restaurant owner Tim Love, Trucker Burger is a culinary roadside destination that offers a gourmet menu of diner classics. “We’re thrilled to open a new Xpress Fuel and our first Trucker Burger restaurant in Eloy, Arizona,” says Jason Nordin, chief operator of Pilot Company. “We welcome our neighbors, …

January 21, 2021

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Fogo de Chão’s New Flagship Restaurant Will Feature Reimagined Brand Design

by Katie Lee January 21, 2021

Coral Gables, Fla. — Fogo de Chão, the internationally-renowned steakhouse, has signed a lease agreement to open an all-new restaurant experience in Coral Gables, Fla. Slated to open by the end of 2021, the restaurant will be situated within The Plaza Coral Gables, South Florida’s highly anticipated mixed-use shopping, dining, office, hospitality and entertainment destination. In addition to a Fogo restaurant, the flagship location will feature The Butchery and Next Level Lounge, two destinations new to Fogo in the U.S. “Fogo de Chão is steeped in 40 years of rich …

January 21, 2021

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Alto-Shaam Partners with Chrane Foodservice Solutions

by Katie Lee January 20, 2021

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Alto-Shaam, a global leader and innovator in the foodservice equipment solutions industry, has entered into a new partnership agreement with Chrane Foodservice Solutions as its new manufacturer representative in Texas and Oklahoma. Chrane will promote Alto-Shaam’s full portfolio of commercial kitchen equipment, including its Vector® Multi-Cook ovens, Cook & Hold ovens, Combitherm® ovens, rotisserie ovens, heated holding solutions, QuickChiller™ blast chillers and more. The manufacturer representative will also host in-person and virtual ‘A Taste of Alto-Shaam’ events and demonstrations at its kitchens in Dallas-Fort Worth and …

January 20, 2021

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Swig Appoints New President; Specialty Drink Shop Plans 18 New Units in 2021

by Katie Lee January 19, 2021

Salt Lake City — Swig, the highly popular and fast-growing specialty drink shop, has appointed Chase Wardrop as president. In this position, Wardrop will oversee all company operations and the management team of Swig. He will be responsible for expanding the brand’s footprint into new geographies, which includes plans to open 18 new units in 2021. Wardrop has been instrumental in Swig’s rapid growth, and the expanding specialty soda culture as a whole. Today, under his leadership and teamwork with partners Dylan Roeder (vice president, marketing and innovation) and Nicole …

January 19, 2021

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Chicken Salad Chick Makes South Florida Debut

by Katie Lee January 15, 2021

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 …

January 15, 2021

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