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Subway Continues Double-Digit Global Sales Growth

by Katie Lee April 24, 2023

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 …

April 24, 2023

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Texas de Brazil to Open First Location in Hawaii

by Katie Lee April 20, 2023

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 …

April 20, 2023

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

by Katie Lee April 19, 2023

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 …

April 19, 2023

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Inflation Response

by Katie Lee April 19, 2023

— 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. …

April 19, 2023

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sweetgreen Releases 2022 Impact Report Detailing Progress Toward ESG Goals

by Katie Lee April 18, 2023

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, …

April 18, 2023

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Fiesta Restaurant Group Appoints President and CEO

by Katie Lee April 17, 2023

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 …

April 17, 2023

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

by Katie Lee April 14, 2023

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. …

April 14, 2023

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Starbucks Appoints Executive Vice President and General Counsel

by Katie Lee April 13, 2023

Seattle — Starbucks Coffee Company has appointed Brad Lerman as executive vice president and general counsel following an extensive internal and external search. Lerman will serve on the executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Laxman Narasimhan, effective May 8, 2023. Lerman joins the company with over three decades of legal and regulatory experience in both the public and private sector. Most recently, Lerman was senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Medtronic, a healthcare technology provider. He has also served in similar leadership roles at the Federal …

April 13, 2023

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Designing the Details

by Katie Lee April 12, 2023

— By Sarah Schanke — Designer replicates Tujague’s iconic Mardi Gras flair down to the last detail. Tujague’s, an iconic French Quarter fixture of the New Orleans cultural landscape, has been serving culinary delights to customers for more than 160 years. To stay viable, the owners of the beloved establishment made the difficult decision to relocate the restaurant four blocks upriver. The nation’s third-oldest restaurant now occupies three floors with balconies overlooking the Big Easy steamboats cruising the city’s Mississippi River harbor each day. “A favorite of …

April 12, 2023

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Playa Bowls Names New Chief Executive Officer

by Katie Lee April 12, 2023

Belmar, N.J. — Playa Bowls, a leading superfruit bowl shop, has appointed Dan Harmon as its new chief executive officer. As CEO, Harmon will leverage his extensive industry experience to accelerate the company’s overall growth strategies and performance. He succeeds Playa Bowls’ co-founder Rob Giuliani, who will remain engaged in the business as chief innovation officer and continue to play a critical role in Playa Bowls’ strategic development. “Harmon has an exceptional reputation for exceeding business objectives and franchisee relationships in the restaurant industry and will be a valuable asset …

April 12, 2023

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