Franchising: Page 9

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    Restaurant industry, labor groups to kill CA’s FAST Act referendum with labor council deal

    A major amendment to AB 1228 would scrap joint-employer liability and set a $20 minimum wage for QSR chains with 60 or more units.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
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    Potbelly CEO hopes digital kitchen will fuel franchise growth

    The sandwich chain is refranchising restaurants in underpenetrated markets where it wants to scale quickly, and an efficiency-focused, digitized backline is proving attractive, said Bob Wright.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    IFA CEO: Restaurant franchise model threatened by joint employer revisions

    California’s AB 1228 would require franchisors and franchisees to share joint liability for adherence to labor law, which undermines the “business for yourself, but not by yourself” goal, says Matthew Haller.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Bonchon US appoints chief growth officer

    Suzie Tsai brings considerable experience from On the Border and Brinker to the Korean chicken chain as it looks to double its American footprint.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
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    Pokeworks promotes CFO to CEO

    Regina Cheung will continue to serve as CFO as the brand focuses on entering new markets and boosting franchisee profitability.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Del Taco opens first off-premise-only unit

    The 1,200-square-foot restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, includes a drive-thru lane, walk-up window and pickup lockers for digital orders. 

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Krystal launches refranchising program as it targets 500-unit count

    The chain, which plans to open 200 units in the next three to four years, is seeking experienced multi-unit operators to purchase company-owned units. 

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Retrieved from PRNewswire on September 20, 2022
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    Marco’s Pizza targets 1,200 units

    The chain’s development strategy will be driven by multi-unit franchisees and non-traditional unit growth, an embrace of broader franchising trends.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Little Caesars promotes 2 execs to support global growth

    COO Paula Vissing takes on the role of president of global retail while Ed Gleich, chief innovation officer, will become president of global services. 

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Wendy’s unveils high-capacity kitchen design

    The fast food chain is finalizing a back-of-house prototype that can increase capacity by 50%, which complements its rollout of Global Next Gen restaurants.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Subway names new North American President, other execs

    Douglas Fry will replace Trevor Haynes as North American president, and the chain announced a new global chief development officer, president of EMEA and SVP of U.S. marketing. 

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Captain D’s appoints Cracker Barrel vet as CFO

    Jeff Wilson joins the seafood chain, which has over 530 units, as it aggressively franchises to reach its 1,000-store mark. 

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    3 ways Applebee’s is making development cheaper for franchisees

    From store conversions to a new prototype, the chain is incorporating ways to reduce buildout costs and increase profitability for operators. 

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    Qdoba wants to double unit count to 1,500 in a decade

    The chain is selectively refranchising corporate units to support its growth, while rival Chipotle is scaling through company-owned units alone. 

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Fat Brands to open 20 new Johnny Rockets units in Texas

    The company signed a development deal with franchisee Brame Holdings to grow Johnny Rockets’ presence in the Lone Star State over the next 10 years.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Wetzel’s Pretzels expands Twisted concept to Arizona

    The QSR chain is actively selling territories for franchised units of its spinoff concept, primarily targeting California and Arizona. 

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Walk-On’s hires Kendall Ware as COO

    Ware, whose experience includes Carvel, Cinnabon and Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, will help the brand drive expansion as it nears its 100-unit mark. 

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Woworks to offer 13 brands from Cloud Kitchens unit in San Francisco

    The ghost kitchen concept, called Wow Kitchen, will include menu items from seven virtual brands and its six fast chains under Woworks’ umbrella.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
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    TravelCenters of America bringing Bojangles restaurants to 10 locations

    The agreement adds the QSR to TA’s wide variety of dining options, including fast food, full-service and proprietary restaurants. 

    By Jessica Loder • Aug. 1, 2023
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    Papa Johns hires Burger King vet for new development role

    Patrick Coelho, who most recently served as head of international at Scooter’s Coffee, joins the pizza chain as it focuses on domestic expansion. 

    By • July 31, 2023
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    SPB Hospitality appoints chief development officer

    Michael Casey, who has worked at Bloomin’, Yum and Jamba, joins the company as it focuses on growth.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Zaxby’s snaps up Dollar General, Yum Brands alum for CFO

    Donny Lau was named finance chief of the Athens, Georgia-based chicken chain, which aims to grow well beyond its Southern roots. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2023
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    Is America ready for franchised beer gardens? Dacha thinks so.

    A 10-year-old beer garden in Washington, D.C., wants to plants its flag in new East Coast markets over the next five years.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Bankrupt Hardee’s operator sells 81 restaurants to High Bluff Capital

    The sale will make High Bluff one of CKE’s major franchisees, with a portfolio concentrated in the Great Plains and the Deep South.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    The 6 biggest restaurant bankruptcies of H1 2023

    Restaurant companies have filed for Chapter 11 protections this year for reasons ranging from the death of a founder, declining foot traffic, efforts to reduce litigation expenses and more. 

    By • July 13, 2023