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Potbelly Continues Growth in Florida with 16 New Units in Development

by Katie Lee

Chicago — Potbelly Corporation, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, has finalized a 16-unit shop development agreement in two Florida markets. This agreement includes 14 shops in Broward County and two shops in Gainesville. “We are enthused to begin a partnership with Rami Boaziz and Stellar Hospitality, which we believe will be great stewards of the brand,” says Bob Wright, president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to expanding the Potbelly brand in the Florida market with a Shop Development Area Agreement (SDAA) for 16 new shops, following our previous …

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Restaurant Technologies Breaks Own Sustainability Record

by Katie Lee

Mendota Heights, Minn. — Restaurant Technologies (RT) released its sustainability numbers from 2022, helping over 36,000 customers nationwide reach their ESG goals and create a cleaner, more livable planet. In 2022, RT recycled nearly 290 million pounds of used cooking oil, which eliminated 16 million plastic oil jugs, saved 7.4 million cubic feet of landfill space, and reduced about 67 million pounds (66.6 million) of GHG CO2e emissions. In partnership with renewable energy organizations such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group, RT converts 100% of used cooking oil from its customers …

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Caribou Coffee to Open More Than 300 New Franchise Locations

by Katie Lee

Minneapolis — Caribou Coffee®, a national premium coffeehouse and Panera Brands company, has signed several multi-unit development agreements to franchise more than 300 new locations domestically. Caribou Coffee expanded its franchise program in October 2021, marking the first time interested candidates had an opportunity to own and operate traditional franchise locations in the United States. In March 2022, Caribou Coffee announced the signing of its first multi-unit development agreement with Mike Mariola Restaurants to franchise locations in Ohio. Mariola and his team opened their first Caribou Coffee location on November …

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Subway Continues Double-Digit Global Sales Growth

by Katie Lee

Miami — In first quarter 2023, Subway saw positive traffic and double-digit growth in global restaurant same-store sales, driven by its continued focus on menu innovation, modernization of restaurants and improvements to the overall guest experience, including digital. Kicking off the second quarter, in April, the brand also achieved its highest weekly average unit volume (AUV) in the U.S. since 2010. Q1 global results, compared to the same period in 2022: 12.1% increase in same-store sales. 11.4% increase in digital sales. Q1 North America results, compared to the same period …

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Texas de Brazil to Open First Location in Hawaii

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Texas de Brazil Churrascaria, one of the world’s largest Brazilian steakhouse groups, will open a new restaurant in Honolulu, at the Ala Moana Center, later this year. Family-owned and operated, Texas de Brazil will be partnering with Union MAK Corporation to open the latest restaurant. At Texas de Brazil, all the meats are cooked the authentic Brazilian gaucho way — over an open flame using natural wood charcoal, to give the meats a deeper and more intense flavor with just the right amount of smokiness. Texas de Brazil …

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Captain D’s Fuels Franchise Growth Through Conversions of Vacant Properties

by Katie Lee

Nashville, Tenn. — Captain D’s, a leading fast-casual seafood restaurant, has converted a former Huddle House restaurant into its newest franchised location in Glennville, Ga. Owned by local entrepreneur Zuber Malek, the new restaurant will open on April 24; its grand opening kicks off a spate of Captain D’s conversions this spring in Georgia, including a former Bojangles in Savannah and a Dunkin’ in Marietta. The new Glennville restaurant features Captain D’s vibrant, coastal design and welcoming atmosphere, serving high-quality seafood with warm hospitality at an affordable price. With spacious …

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Inflation Response

by Katie Lee

— By Morven Groves — The benefits of private-equity backing in 2023.   It’s no secret that the restaurant industry is facing a significant challenge in the form of inflation, which has led to increased costs on everything from labor to food and beverages. In response, many companies have taken one, if not several, price raises over the last 18 months or so. While industry sales remained positive overall at the end of 2022, an estimated 95% of those sales went to offsetting the increased cost of labor and goods. …

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sweetgreen Releases 2022 Impact Report Detailing Progress Toward ESG Goals

by Katie Lee

Los Angeles — This month, sweetgreen released its first 2022 Impact Report, detailing the company’s ongoing initiatives to build a sustainable food system and responsible business. The report highlights sweetgreen’s Fiscal Year 2022 progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, including its commitments to becoming carbon neutral by 2027. “Since day one, we have recognized the connection between our mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food, and creating sustainable solutions to deliver better products for our customers that are responsibly made,” says Jonathan Neman, …

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Fiesta Restaurant Group Appoints President and CEO

by Katie Lee

Dallas — Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., parent company of the Pollo Tropical® brand, has appointed Dirk Montgomery as its permanent president and chief executive officer, effective April 13, 2023. He has served as interim CEO since December 8, 2022 and previously served as chief financial officer since September 9, 2019. “The board and I are confident that Dirk is ideally suited to serve as our president and CEO,” says Stacey Rauch, who chairs the company’s board of directors. “We believe that his deep knowledge of the Pollo Tropical brand and …

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Wetzel’s Pretzels to Debut New Street Concept, Twisted by Wetzel’s

by Katie Lee

Pasadena, Calif. — Wetzel’s Pretzels is introducing Twisted by Wetzel’s, a never-before-seen street concept that amplifies the iconic brand’s classic pretzels to satisfy today’s millennial and Gen Z generations. From savory to sweet, the menu features new creations that are stuffed, topped and drizzled to ultimate pretzel perfection. The new concept will debut in California this spring. “Twisted by Wetzel’s embraces the magic or our core brand and elevates it to a whole new level, providing a bigger, bolder, more imaginative expression of Wetzel’s,” says Kim Freer, chief marketing officer. …

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