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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Adds to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Baton Rouge, La. — Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux has appointed two industry veterans with Jamie Davis being named vice president of supply chain & procurement and Tyler Schack stepping in as the vice president of technology. “We are thrilled to welcome Jamie Davis and Tyler Schack to the Walk-On’s family. Their extensive experience and proven track records in their respective fields align seamlessly with our commitment to delivering top-notch experiences for our guests and assembling a high-caliber team to drive Walk-On’s to new heights,” says Chris Dawson, CEO of Walk-On’s. Davis …

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Considering Color

by Katie Lee

— By Doug Head — The creative use of color can add to your signage/lighting program — and draw consumers in to your business. What do you do when the sign code in your city is very restrictive and your building needs more attention than your small display will provide? Many businesses have discovered that a colorfully lit wall or accent lighting will draw attention to the building and add appeal. Using color to capture attention and highlight architectural features on buildings can be the answer to the small sign …

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Grégoire Marks Milestone Year of Growth; Plans to Begin Franchising in 2024

by Katie Lee

Berkeley, Calif. — Grégoire, a trailblazing fine-fast-casual restaurant concept, is wrapping up a pivotal year — not only celebrating its 21st anniversary, but also a year of strategic growth. Founded in 2002 by French-trained chef Grégoire Jacquet, the brand has revolutionized the culinary scene by offering high-quality, fine dining-style food in a convenient carry-out format. Looking ahead to 2024, the focus will be on further franchising efforts, particularly in the Bay Area. “It has been a learning experience for us — a year of setting up and really finding out …

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4 Atlanta-Area Melting Pot Restaurants to be Renovated

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — Melting Pot, the nation’s premier fondue dining experience, has announced that four of its Atlanta-area restaurants are now under the sole ownership of Layla Haddad Gunn, who plans to renovate all four restaurants as part of the Melting Pot Evolution, a companywide initiative upgrading dining rooms, bars and other areas to elevate the guest experience. All four Atlanta-area Melting Pots — located in Midtown, Duluth, Kennesaw and Roswell — are getting a fresh, modern look with new fabrics, flooring, paint, artwork and lighting, as well as new hospitality …

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TGI Fridays Names U.S. President & COO; President of International Markets & CFO

by Katie Lee

Dallas — TGI Fridays® has hired Ray Risley as U.S president and chief operating officer and Nik Rupp as president of international markets and chief financial officer. Both will report directly to CEO Weldon Spangler. This news comes as TGI Fridays continues the revitalization of its brand. In the role as U.S. president and COO, Risley will be responsible for the supervision and management of the operational facets and performance standards of all TGI Fridays establishments within the United States, both company-owned and franchised entities. Risley joins TGI Fridays after …

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QSR Tech Leader Qu Expands Executive Leadership Team

by Katie Lee

Bethesda, Md. — Qu, the unified commerce platform built for enterprise-scale, quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has added two new executives to its management team. John Morrison, formerly an executive at Toast, is a 20+ year restaurant tech veteran that will serve as senior vice president of operations. Peter “Reyn” Holden will take the reins as Qu’s chief financial officer. “One of the key differentiators Qu is known for in the industry is the customer experience it provides,” says Amir Hudda, CEO of Qu. “As we grow to serve larger brands …

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BurgerFi® and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings Open First-Ever Co-Branded Location

by Katie Lee

Kissimmee, Fla. — BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of leading fast-casual brand BurgerFi® and the casual dining pizza brand Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has opened its first-ever co-branded BurgerFi and Anthony’s restaurant. The momentous occasion for the brand also signifies the inaugural franchise site for Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. The new location is owned and operated by franchisee NDM Hospitality, one of the original franchisees for BurgerFi and the first franchisee of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. “The debut franchise location of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings …

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Wendy’s Next Generation

by Katie Lee

— By Katie Lee — The QSR leader never stops innovating — from the current rollout of its new Global Next Gen restaurant design to the highly anticipated launch of its future high-capacity kitchen. It’s hard to imagine that quick-service restaurants once existed without drive-thrus, but someone had to start somewhere. In 1970, Wendy’s Founder Dave Thomas popularized the “Pick-Up Window” at a freestanding Wendy’s restaurant and that innovation became, essentially, one of the first modern drive-thrus. While the pick-up window wasn’t brand new, no one had made it work …

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Shake Shack CEO to Retire in 2024

by Katie Lee

New York City — Randy Garutti, chief executive officer of Shake Shack Inc., has informed the board that, after more than two decades with the company, he will retire in 2024 upon the selection of his successor. He will continue to lead the company as its CEO and as an executive board member through that time. The company intends to retain Garutti as an advisor following his CEO service through the end of 2024 to ensure a proper transition. The board of directors has launched an external search led by …

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BIGGBY® COFFEE Closes 2023 with 88 Franchises Awarded & 48 New Openings

by Katie Lee

Lansing, Mich. — BIGGBY® COFFEE, a high-energy coffee franchise with 379 units nationwide, is pursuing the 500-unit mark across markets nationwide. With 150+ stores currently in development, the franchise is on pace to achieve its goal. “This year, we opened 48 new locations and awarded another 88 franchises,” says Tony DiPietro, vice president of emerging market development. “Around one-third of our franchise agreements came from existing franchise owners, and that’s a great indicator of franchisee happiness and success in the system.” BIGGBY® COFFEE awarded franchises in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, …

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