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Captain D’s Signs Largest Franchise Agreement to Develop 26 Locations

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, the nation’s leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has signed a 26-store franchise development agreement. This agreement will bring Captain D’s restaurants to St. Louis, Indianapolis and North Carolina over the next several years led by experienced multi-brand franchisees Keith Johnson and Kevin Davis of Amazing Food Concepts. The business partners also acquired and currently operate 15 Captain D’s in the St. Louis area and Illinois. “We are pleased to welcome Keith and Kevin to the Captain D’s team. They have a proven history of success across …

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Krak Boba Opens First Texas Location

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Southern California-based Krak Boba, which offers signature boba teas, opened its very first location in the state of Texas on May 25, situated in the Dallas suburb of Addison. This marks the brand’s 15th location opening and the second opening this month. Krak Boba offers traditional milk teas, smoothies, coffee drinks and fruit teas, breaking down taste profiles and preferences into delicious flavor options, such as Queen Brûlée, Strawberry Snow, Matcha Storm, Dragon Slayer, Taro Twist and more.  For more information, visit www.KrakBoba.com. SOURCE: Krak Boba

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New York Fries Opens 4th U.S. Restaurant, 2nd in New York

by Katie Lee

Vaughn, ON (Canada) — New York Fries, a premier fresh-cut fries concept based in Canada, has marked its 4th U.S. opening within the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, N.Y. The Smith Haven restaurant, which opened on May 22, is corporate-owned and operated and follows the brand’s first New York opening in Roosevelt Field Mall earlier this year. New York Fries, operated under Recipe Restaurant Group, features a niche menu starring freshly cut fries, made with Idaho potatoes, served plain or loaded with a variety of toppings including beef chili, …

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Carvel® Marks 90th Anniversary with New Logo and Refreshed Shoppe Design

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Carvel®, GoTo Foods’ classic ice cream brand known for The Original Soft Serve® and its iconic ice cream cakes and treats, is celebrating its 90th birthday with the introduction of a brand-new shoppe design as well as a new logo. The first two shoppes to debut the new Carvel design recently opened in Gainesville, Fla., and in Jamaica, N.Y. The new design is driven by the brand’s commitment to modernizing and refreshing the brand while simultaneously continuing to grow the brand in both new and existing markets across …

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BRIX Holdings Finalizes Clean Juice Acquisition

by Katie Lee

Dallas — BRIX Holdings, LLC, a multi-brand franchising portfolio group whose restaurant brands include Friendly’s, Red Mango and Orange Leaf, has completed its formal acquisition of all assets of Clean Juice, the original USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise. Clean Juice franchise and field support will now be provided from the BRIX headquarters in Addison, Texas. A core group of Clean Juice employees will join BRIX in roles spanning field operations, supply chain and technology. “The entire BRIX organization is thrilled that our acquisition of Clean Juice is complete,” says Sherif …

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Red Lobster to Sell Assets to Creditors in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

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Orlando, Fla. — Red Lobster has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. The Orlando, Fla.-based seafood restaurant chain plans to sell its business to an entity formed and controlled by its existing lenders. Red Lobster, which was founded in 1968 and operates some 600 restaurants across North America, has received a $100 million debtor-in-possession financing commitment from its existing lenders to facilitate this plan. The company stated that it would use the financing and bankruptcy proceedings to drive …

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Sbarro Names New President, North America

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Columbus, Ohio — Sbarro, a leading global pizza brand known for its Original New York Style Slices and Strombolis, has appointed Mario Bojorquez as its new president, North America. He joins Sbarro from Restaurant Brands International. “Mario is a talented restaurant executive with a proven track record of results and a solid understanding of franchising in our industry,” says David Karam, Sbarro CEO and chairman of the board.” He is a great cultural fit for Sbarro. His strong people focus and industry expertise will complement the experience and skills of …

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Burger King® Parent Completes $1 Billion Acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group

by Katie Lee

Toronto — Restaurant Brands International Inc., the Toronto-based parent company of Burger King, has completed its previously announced acquisition of Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., the largest Burger King® franchisee in the United States, for approximately $1 billion in an all-cash transaction. The company will invest a further $500 million to accelerate the reimaging of more than 600 Carrols restaurants before refranchising the majority of the acquired portfolio to new or existing smaller franchise operators over the next 7 years. Carrols is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in North America. …

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Going Into Labor

by Katie Lee

— By Clint Williams — Diving into what’s going on with the labor market and how to attract and retain good restaurant workers. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), over 80% of restaurants were hiring in 2023 and the same goes for 2024. That is, if they can find good, qualified workers — workers they can pay and workers who will stay. From servers on the front lines to cleaners in the back of house, the hiring landscape can be a tough, uphill climb. To cope with sub-septimal staffing …

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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery to Make California Debut With 10-Unit Deal

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Atlanta — Perkins Restaurant & Bakery®, a family-dining restaurant serving homestyle comfort classics and fresh-from-the-oven pies since 1958, has signed a groundbreaking 10-unit development deal, marking Perkins’ first foray into California. “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey as we introduce Perkins to the vibrant state of California,” says Peter Ortiz, chief operating officer of Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. “This expansion represents a huge milestone for our brand, and we are confident that our timeless concept and exceptional dining experience will resonate deeply with Californians.” Confirmed locations for …

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