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Roy Rogers Names New VP of Franchise Sales

by Katie Lee

Frederick, Md. — Roy Rogers Restaurants has named Gregg Koffler vice president of franchise sales, a new position at the company. Based in Roy Rogers’ Frederick, Md., headquarters and reporting to Jeremy Biser, executive vice president, Koffler will lead the western-themed quick-service brand in attracting new franchise candidates to open locations throughout the eastern United States. Koffler was most recently vice president of franchise sales and development for bakery café restaurant concept Paris Baguette America. In that role, he oversaw all aspects of the brand’s franchise expansion, including real estate, …

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Captain D’s Opens 10 New Restaurants and Accelerates Franchise Development in 2020

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, achieved significant growth amid an unprecedented year, opening 10 new restaurants across the Southeast and Midwest and expanding its footprint into its 23rd state, Michigan. The brand also signed five franchise development agreements throughout 2020 to bring 17 new restaurants to key markets such as the Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta metro areas over the next several years. Coinciding with its ongoing development, Captain D’s has continued to prioritize real estate innovation in driving sustainable growth. Over the years, the brand …

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New Restaurant Concept, Loaded Elevated Nachos, Now Open

by Katie Lee

St. Charles, Mo. — Streets of St. Charles, already home to Narwhal’s Crafted, has welcomed Loaded Elevated Nachos, a fun new food concept from Narwhal’s owners Brad Merten and Brandon Holzhueter. Loaded is the newest addition to 1450 Beale St., the building that houses Narwhal’s Crafted, Yoga Six and the recently opened Napoli III. The 1,400-square-foot space has a fun, upbeat atmosphere that feels much like a food truck without wheels. The menu boasts 10 different elevated nacho dishes that aim to change the perception of what people think nachos …

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Too Good To Go, Service That Curbs Food Waste, Plans to Expand Nationally

by Katie Lee

New York City — Too Good To Go, an app for fighting food waste, plans national expansion to Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, and calls on all food industry professionals to consider becoming a Too Good To Go partner. Since the B Corp’s U.S. launch 4 months ago, the app has already amassed 300,000 users and over 800 partners in New York City, Boston and Jersey City, N.J. Following its success in these markets, Too Good To Go eyes national expansion in 2021. The Too Good to Go mobile …

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Scooter’s Coffee Celebrates 300-Location Milestone

by Katie Lee

Omaha, Neb. — Scooter’s Coffee, an Omaha, Neb.-based drive-thru coffee franchise, has surpassed the 300-unit milestone in 2020 and plans for more growth in 2021. Scooter’s Coffee reached this milestone after seeing increases in average unit volume across the system in recent years, including 43 new stores in 2020. The new restaurant is located in Oklahoma City. “We’re thrilled with the growth we’ve seen in the past few years and hitting a milestone like 300 stores is a great reminder of what the brand has accomplished,” says Tim Arpin, vice …

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Chicken Salad Chick to Relocate Headquarters to Atlanta

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, plans to move its headquarters from Auburn, Ala., where it was founded in 2008, to Atlanta. The relocation is slated to take place during first quarter 2021. The company’s new office will be located in the Vinings section of Atlanta at the Overlook II building — across the street from its Vinings restaurant — housing the leadership team of approximately 40 current and new employees. Chicken Salad Chick expects 17 Auburn, Ala.-based corporate employees to transition …

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HMSHost and Starbucks Expand Partnership

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Global restaurateur HMSHost has formed a new, multi-year partnership with Starbucks focused on transforming the coffee experience for travelers. This agreement will enable the two companies to leverage new technologies, upgrade store locations and roll out new food and beverage offerings in airports and travel plazas across North America. The deal provides the opportunity for HMSHost to maintain and build upon the existing base of nearly 400 stores. “HMSHost introduced the modern-day coffee experience to airports and travel plazas, dramatically changing the travel venue food and beverage …

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Fast-Casual Salad Brand, CRISP & GREEN, To Enter Florida with 10 Locations

by Katie Lee

Wayzata, Minn. — CRISP & GREEN, an innovative, wellness-driven fast-casual brand that blends nutritious foods, community and fitness, plans to expand into the Florida market with 10 stores set to open in Tampa and Orlando (with more being announced soon). Started by CEO and Founder Steele Smiley (at left), CRISP & GREEN — the first grab ‘n go salad shop and part-time fitness house — first opened in Wayzata, Minn., in 2016 and has since grown to become one of America’s fastest growing fast-casual franchises. It is known to have …

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La Madeleine Unveils New Prototype with First Drive-Thru

by Katie Lee

Dallas — La Madeleine French Bakery & Café will make its highly anticipated return to Addison, Texas, on Feb. 8 with a new look. The remodeled restaurant features the brand’s all-new prototype, including la Madeleine’s first-ever drive-thru and a featured scratch-bread baking experience. In addition to a bright and airy interior, the 4,180-square-foot location will feature cozy indoor seating and a charming, covered patio that offers outdoor dining options. “We couldn’t be more excited to open and introduce guests to an enhanced la Madeleine experience, including our first drive-thru!” says …

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Westfield Valley Fair Joins Kitchen United to Unlock New Off-Premise Restaurant Experience

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Pasadena, Calif. —A first-of-its-kind partnership between Westfield Valley Fair, the largest retail destination in Northern California, and Kitchen United, a ghost kitchen industry leader, will bring Kitchen United’s to-go operations and MIX multi-concept ordering technology platform to the shopping center format. Kitchen United is known for its concept that houses multiple restaurant brands under one roof for delivery and takeout orders. “MIX unlocks incremental off-premise demand for the restaurants at this Westfield location that are faced with indoor dining limitations amid the pandemic,” says Atul Sood, chief business officer of …

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