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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

Thompson Street managing partner Bob Dunn described the 130-unit Bubbakoo’s as an “innovative and compelling brand that resonate with a broad and growing customer base.” The burrito chain was founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, by Bill Hart and Paul Altero, who created a menu of traditional Mexican fare but with a twist.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Chicken Salad Chick was founded in 2008 by Stacy and Kevin Brown when they opened the first restaurant in Auburn, Ala. ” The Dolly Llama Looking to Franchising.

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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jun: NCA report says specialty coffee consumption is at 14‑year peak, Vietnam robusta exports hit record high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The investment will enable M7B to open 15 new franchised outlets, upgrade its central kitchen for cold brew and blended drinks production, and strengthen staff training programmes to maintain quality consistency across its growing network. Leeds, UK) Wed, 18 Jun – MOKAFÉ unveils its US franchise programme to expand into 30 states.

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7 Women F&B Leaders That are Driving Positive Change Across The World

The Restaurant Times

She led the turnaround of the franchise business and turned it into a $1 billion global brand. Christine and Carine started Semson, a fine dining Lebanese restaurant, in 2008. She played a significant role in acquiring the master franchise for the California-based burger giant. Jennifer Schuler, CEO, Wetzel’s Pretzels.

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Pizza Technology Growing at an Accelerated Pace?

Aaron Allen & Associates

From online ordering to kitchen automation and pizza delivery with drones, innovation continues to be an essential part of the future of the pizza industry. Are You Looking for a Pizza Franchise? If you’re interested in buying the best pizza franchise for your market, we would love to get in touch.

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Sprinkling Success: A Conversation with Dan Mesches

The Restaurant Times

Mesches was introduced to Sprinkles while consulting in Los Angeles in 2008, urged by a friend to sample the brand’s cupcakes. Fast-forward five years, and Sprinkles marked a milestone with the launch of its first franchise in Riverton, Utah, ushering in a phase of expansive growth. The keyword here is innovation.