Canton, Mass. — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has signed a development agreement with existing franchisee Precision Hospitality & Development to develop eight new restaurants in Los Angeles. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2018.
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Tampa, Fla. — Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. is expanding its international presence with plans to develop 26 Outback Steakhouse and Abbraccio restaurants in the Middle East over the next 5 years. There are currently six Abbraccio restaurants in Brazil with more scheduled to open by the end of the year. Abbraccio is the name used for Carrabba’s Italian Grill outside of the U.S.
Atlanta — In November 2016, Huddle House will open its first restaurant inside a hotel. The new Huddle House will be part of the Days Inn hotel in East Stroudsburg, Pa., and will become the largest in the system with a footprint of approximately 5,000 square feet.
Dallas — Brinker International, Inc. has named Kelli Valade president of Chili’s® Grill & Bar. Previously, she was COO of the brand. In her new role, Valade will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of domestic restaurant operations, marketing, franchising and PeopleWorks.
Dublin, Ohio — The Wendy’s Company plans to enter Brazil this month, with plans for significant restaurant expansion over time. This growth will be driven through Wendy’s Brazil, a joint venture formed in 2015 between affiliates of Infinity Services and Starboard, one of Wendy’s® largest U.S. franchisees, and a subsidiary of The Wendy’s Company. Wendy’s Brazil plans to hold the grand opening in mid-July for two restaurants in São Paulo.