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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

Restaurant Business

But learning how to make his wife a great bagel ended up creating a business, Jeff’s Bagel Run, which now has 15 locations and is franchising. And it turned out to be Justin Wetherill, the founder of the uBreakiFix tech repair chain, who had built that company to more than 500 units before selling it in 2019. And he loved bagels.

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Naya positions to bring fast-casual flavors of Lebanon to the growing Mediterranean category

Restaurant Business

Kfoury hopes to get to 200 units by 2030, and Cava has projected it will reach 1,000 by that point—both without franchising. So he began talking to TriSpan in late 2019 with the goal of a strategic investment. Kfoury, however, is not interested in franchising. “If He might consider franchising overseas, however, he noted.

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BJ's Restaurants promotes President Lyle Tick to CEO

Restaurant Business

Houdek had been with the chain since 2019. I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the Board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ’s for sustainable long-term success.” Members help make our journalism possible.

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Coffee News Recap, 11 Jul:  Joe & the Juice explores US $2.4 billion IPO, 18 countries call for EUDR simplification & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Brussels, Belgium) Wed, 9 Jul – UK’s 92 Degrees expands franchise programme with Midlands partner. At the same time, Starbucks’ market share in China has plummeted from 34% in 2019 to 14%, prompting its first price cuts and talks of a local partnership. Minneapolis, Minnesota, US) Thu, 10 Jul – SIGEP Asia main events announced.

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Red Robin's refranchising plan leads to job cuts at the home office

Restaurant Business

Hart stepped down in April, passing the baton to Pace, who had been chairman of the board since 2019. News casual_dining finance franchising Joe Guszkowski is a senior editor with Restaurant Business covering technology and casual-dining chains. Hart’s initial plan had been showing signs of momentum. Sign up here.

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Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

Restaurant Business

Cheek served in the role from 2014 to 2019, before moving to Modern Market. Now Cheek is back at Newk’s, which is part of the FSC Franchise Co. Photo courtesy of Nicolas Lee Ruiz. Chris Cheek has returned to Newk’s Eatery as chief development officer. family backed by CapitalSpring.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

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. Clean Juice®, honored its franchise partners during its annual Juicey Awards event. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees. million guests. & State Rd. flip'd by IHOP.