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FAT Brands Added 362 Stores to Development Pipeline in 2022

by Katie Lee February 6, 2023

Los Angeles — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns a number of restaurant brands, including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s and 12 other concepts, has experienced a historic year of growth, opening 142 new stores in 2022 and adding a total of 362 stores to its development pipeline which spans 29 states and 17 countries. Leading the way in new store development amongst FAT Brands’ concepts was Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express with 86 stores, Fazoli’s with 61, Round Table …

February 6, 2023

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Smoothie King to Open More Than 100 Stores in 2023

by Katie Lee February 3, 2023

Dallas — Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie chain and the first health and fitness QSR brand of its kind, signed franchise and area development agreements in 2022 to add over 160 stores to new and existing markets. More than half of the signed agreements are with existing franchisees. In addition to bolstering its development pipeline, Smoothie King opened 77 new stores in 2022 in key target markets, including Albany, N.Y.; Cleveland, Ohio; and Washington, D.C. Smoothie King is forecasted to open more than 100 locations in 2023. “Over the …

February 3, 2023

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Presto Named Supplier of the Year for Innovation by Checkers & Rally’s

by Katie Lee February 2, 2023

San Carlos, Calif. — Presto Automation Inc., the largest drive-thru automation technology provider in the hospitality industry, has been awarded the Supplier of the Year Innovation Award for 2022 by iconic drive-thru restaurant chain Checkers & Rally’s. Presto has been recognized for successfully delivering and scaling its A.I.-powered voice assistant, Presto VoiceTM, at hundreds of Checkers & Rally’s drive-thru restaurants nationwide. Over the past year, Presto Voice has consistently demonstrated that drive-thru A.I.-driven voice automation can significantly lower labor costs while simultaneously driving up revenue. “We announced a rollout of …

February 2, 2023

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Crisp & Green Inks Largest Multi-Unit Deal in Company History with 40 Units Sold

by Katie Lee February 2, 2023

Minneapolis — STEELE BRANDS®, a Minnesota-based company known for establishing and developing healthy lifestyle restaurants, including its flagship brand CRISP & GREEN®, has signed a record-breaking 40-unit Crisp & Green development deal franchise partner Salads & Smoothies, LLC. This milestone comes at a time when the brand is embarking on its busiest year yet with a goal of 50 locations slated to open across 15 additional states before the end of 2023. This new 40-unit development agreement adds to Salad & Smoothies’ existing 11-unit agreement with CRISP & GREEN, totaling …

February 2, 2023

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After Successful Pop-Up, pastaRAMEN to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant

by Katie Lee January 31, 2023

Montclair, N.J. — After gaining a cult following during its 2-year run as an exclusive, invite-only pop-up, pastaRAMEN is debuting its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Montclair, N.J., in early February. The first-ever Italian ramen shop marries Japanese and Italian cuisines in a style called “Wafu-Italian,” which blends ingredients, textures and techniques from both worlds. “The response we received from our pop-ups in Seattle, Jersey City, Miami and Los Angeles was overwhelmingly positive, so when it became clear that there was an appetite for pastaRAMEN and this new type of cuisine, …

January 31, 2023

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Dine Brands International Expands with Dual-Brand Locations in the Middle East

by Katie Lee January 31, 2023

Glendale, Calif. — Dine Brands International, an affiliate of Dine Brands Global, Inc., the parent company of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, has opened a dual-brand Applebee’s and IHOP location in the United Arab Emirates and plans to open a minimum of 4 additional locations in the Middle East in partnership with established franchisees Eagles Landing International Restaurants and Kout Food Group. Eagles Landing International Restaurants opened its first dual-brand location in the UAE at the Dubai Festival City Mall on January 21 and …

January 31, 2023

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In-N-Out Burger to Expand to Tennessee, Plans to Open First Restaurant by 2026

by Katie Lee January 30, 2023

Franklin, Tenn. — In-N-Out Burger, a popular fast-food chain based in California, plans to expand to Tennessee, beginning with a regional office in the Nashville suburb of Franklin. The company plans to open its first Tennessee restaurant in the Nashville area by 2026, which represents the furthest east location for In-N-Out. “We are very excited to provide Tennesseans with our quality burgers, fries and shakes,” says Lynsi Snyder, In-N-Out owner and president. “This expansion is significant for our company. For many years, we’ve heard requests from our customers in Tennessee …

January 30, 2023

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Chuck E. Cheese Continues National Brand Transformation with 200th Remodel

by Katie Lee January 27, 2023

Irving, Texas — Chuck E. Cheese has completed its 200th remodel at its Douglasville, Ga., location. New and refreshed facilities across 35 states have been enhanced to improve the fun and the experience for families with more games, updated technology enhancements throughout each location, and innovation within its operation for greater guest benefits. With nearly half its entire fleet remodeled already, the brand is on track to remodel another 100 locations across the nation in 2023. “Within the next 3 years, we expect all our fun centers across the country …

January 27, 2023

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Papa John’s Unveils New Design for International Restaurants

by Katie Lee January 25, 2023

Atlanta — Papa John’s has unveiled a new design for international restaurants. Premium ingredients are highlighted throughout the new restaurant through colors, lighting and décor that showcases Papa John’s new visual brand identity. In a streamlined and flexible environment, Papa John’s team members will be equipped to more efficiently create quality food and serve it in the seamless, personalized ways that today’s customers prefer. Following the rollout of a more modern design for Papa John’s restaurants in North America that began last year, this new design for international restaurants will …

January 25, 2023

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BIGGBY® COFFEE Names Former Starbucks Veteran as New Chief Marketing Officer

by Katie Lee January 24, 2023

Lansing, Mich. — BIGGBY® COFFEE, the 340-unit coffee concept, has welcomed industry veteran Michele Waits as chief marketing officer. Waits has 25 years in brand management and more than 11 years in coffee marketing as a vice president for Starbucks. In addition to Starbucks, Waits has worked with brands such as Gerber and illycaffè. “Michele brings a remarkable professional history to the BIGGBY® COFFEE team,” says Michael McFall, co-founder and co-CEO. “As we work to drive the brand forward, her insights will empower the marketing team to connect with our …

January 24, 2023

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