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Friendly's owner Brix Holdings is acquired by a franchisee

Restaurant Business

It will take over Dallas-based Brix, which has more than 250 locations across Friendly’s, Clean Juice, Orange Leaf, Red Mango, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen, Souper Salad, and Humble Donut Co. Kohli started at Friendly’s as a waiter at age 15 and began operating locations in 2009. “I Sign up here.

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in Alabama Ranked

Restaurant Clicks

All across the state, you’ll find spots that take pride in cooking low and slow, using methods passed down over generations. What makes Kendall’s stand out is the strong smoke flavor in the pork and ribs, along with a tangy red sauce that brings balance without overpowering the meat. Alabama is known for its strong barbecue roots.

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What not to miss at World of Coffee Geneva

Perfect Daily Grind

From 26 to 28 June 2025, World of Coffee will take place at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Check out the PDG Events Calendar here. Which competitions will take place? We have participated in coffee industry events since 2009. The first session will take place from 11:00 to 12:00, and the second from 15:00 to 16:00.

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12 Mobile Food Ordering Statistics in 2025 That Reveal Explosive Customer Demand

Lavu

Let’s look at some mobile food ordering statistics that show why restaurant owners need to take notice. In fact, Pizza Hut started with efforts in online ordering in 1994, then introduced the Pizza Hut app in 2009. Restaurant staff appreciates this aspect greatly, as punch cards or manual tracking are no longer taking up staff time.

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July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country

Restaurant Business

In Chicago on Monday, state lawmakers and labor activists plan to celebrate the phase-out of the tipped wage there with a release of a report on its impact, with hope the legislation will be adopted statewide. million in new wages since the phase-out of the tip credit began a year ago. In Washington, D.C., Sign up here.

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Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. I’ve been in South Florida since 2009, but I really started coming here full time in 2016. I just fell in love with South Florida. Are you franchising?

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Top Three Reasons Why Multi-Unit Operators Should be Looking at Fast Casual Brands to Expand their Portfolio in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

According to a study conducted by Technavio , the fast casual restaurant industry will witness a compound annual growth rate of over 12 percent from now until 2026. I believe that fast casual continues to be a great place for savvy multi-unit restaurant franchisees to diversify. Which brings us back to the restaurant industry.