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Voodoo Brewing Company Promotes Employee Owner to CFO

by Katie Lee

Meadville, Pa. — Voodoo Brewing Company, a pioneer in the craft brewing industry, has promoted Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio to the position of chief financial officer (CFO). A proud employee owner, Fitzgerald-Palacio brings a wealth of financial expertise and a passion for promoting community to Voodoo Brewing Company. As CFO, he will play a pivotal role in guiding Voodoo Brewing Company’s financial strategy, fostering sustainable growth and ensuring fiscal responsibility. With over 15 years of experience in financial management and a proven track record of success, Fitzgerald-Palacio brings invaluable expertise to the …

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Burger King to Invest $300 Million to Remodel 1,100 U.S. Restaurants by 2028

by Katie Lee

Miami — Burger King plans to invest $300 million to modernize 1,100 U.S. restaurants by 2028, according to parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. Each restaurant will be renovated in a new layout, called Sizzle, that emphasizes flexibility as well as the digital, pickup and drive-thru experiences. In addition to the planned renovations, the investment will also cover cash incentives for top-performing operators. “We are committed to giving our guests the very best experience in all our restaurants and that includes a modern, exciting restaurant image and digital experience that …

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Daddy’s Chicken Shack Promotes 2 Executives to CEO and President

by Katie Lee

Castle Rock, Colo. — Daddy’s Chicken Shack has made two new promotions within its executive team. Tony Adams, who previously served as the vice president and chief of staff for Area 15 Ventures, will now be taking on the role of president for Daddy’s Chicken Shack, while Dave Liniger Jr. transitions from president to CEO. Adams and Liniger Jr. have been a part of Daddy’s Chicken Shack through Area 15 Ventures, the private equity firm that acquired the brand last year amidst a major growth surge. Area 15 Ventures is …

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Blackstone Agrees to Acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe for Nearly $2 Billion

by Katie Lee

Atlanta and New York City — Private equity giant Blackstone has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchiser of fast-casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The deal values the Atlanta-based smoothie chain at around $2 billion, including debt, according to The Wall Street Journal. Tropical Smoothie Cafe began as a single location in Destin, Fla., in 1997. The chain has grown to more than 1,400 locations in 44 states today. The company opened more than 175 locations in 2023, 70% of which were …

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Smalls Sliders Joins the Big Time

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Maria Rivera — In its innovative small spaces, the young slider brand is going big places — with 200 modular “Cans” open or under development in 16 states. The only thing “small” about Smalls Sliders is the unique space it inhabits. Utilizing a creative “Can” buildout, the expanding burger brand operates out of a 750-square-foot shipping container — keeping construction costs down and clearing the way for easy, efficient openings almost anywhere. Last year, Smalls Sliders began further positioning itself as a disruptor in the ‘big burger’ …

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Flynn Group to Open 25 New Applebee’s Restaurants in the U.S.

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — Applebee’s recently signed an agreement with the world’s largest restaurant franchise operator, Flynn Group, with the goal to open 25 new Applebee’s restaurants in the U.S. over the next 7 years. This expansion goal is part of Applebee’s development strategy to return the brand to net new unit openings. “After 44 years as the neighborhood dining destination in America, this agreement reinforces the confidence in the Applebee’s brand from our largest franchisee — and the largest franchise operator in the world — Flynn Group,” says Tony Moralejo, …

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Noodles & Company Plans to Open 10 Locations in Oregon by 2030

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Broomfield, Colo. — Noodles & Company, a national fast-casual chain known for its globally inspired noodle bowls, has signed a deal with DND Group Inc. to immediately acquire six restaurant locations and open a total of 10 new restaurants to the Portland, Ore., area. The first location will open in 2025. Dara Dejbakhsh, president and CEO at DND Group Inc., is a long-time restaurant operator with over 43 years of experience in the restaurant and franchising industry. Founded in 2007, DND Group Inc. operates 56 restaurants across nine states. Its …

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Smalls Sliders® Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Smalls Sliders has appointed industry veteran Julie Hauser-Blanner as its chief operating officer. In her new role, Hauser-Blanner will oversee all aspects of the brand’s daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate efficiency, scalability and overall performance. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years in multi-unit, multi-brand, global hospitality and restaurant companies, Hauser-Blanner brings a wealth of experience to the brand’s growing executive leadership team. Having most recently served as chief franchise officer at European Wax Center, Hauser-Blanner was responsible for all growth, strategy and support functions …

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Bojangles to Debut in Los Angeles County with 30-Unit Franchise Agreement

by Katie Lee

Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles, the North Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in Southern-style chicken, biscuits, breakfast and tea, has signed a 30-unit agreement that will bring the concept to Los Angeles for the first time. The agreement, spearheaded by seasoned entrepreneur Lorenzo Boucetta and Poulet Brothers, LLC, is expected to introduce Bojangles to Los Angeles County in early 2025. Boucetta’s lifetime of experience in the hospitality industry and his background in real estate development, e-commerce and technology make him the perfect fit to lead the brand’s break into the Los Angeles …

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Canada-Based Freshslice Pizza to Bring First U.S. Locations to Texas

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Dallas — Freshslice Pizza, an innovative Canadian pizza franchise, will debut in the U.S. with its first two locations slated for the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth, with over 100 stores in Canada, Freshslice entered the U.S market in January. Local DFW resident and entrepreneur Trenton Parks is the first franchise partner in the U.S. to invest in Freshslice. “We are thrilled to welcome Trenton into the Freshslice family, bringing our style of fresh pizza to the great state of Texas,” says Ray Russell, …

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