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Next-Gen Franchise Leaders Modernize Family Businesses at Schlotzsky’s and Auntie Anne’s

For second-generation franchisees, stepping into leadership often means balancing loyalty to a parent’s legacy with the realities of running a modern operation. In the GoTo Foods system, two daughters of longtime operators have lived that dynamic firsthand, inheriting stores built by their families and ushering them into a new era.  These owners occupy a unique […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

South Block Announces New Cherry Blossom Smoothie and Other Spring Menu Items

South Block, the better-for-you brand known for its handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, celebrates Spring with a new Cherry Blossom Smoothie, high-protein smoothies, and an expanded mini bowls category available March 10 through May 25.  The Cherry Blossom Smoothie features a delicious blend of whole dark cherries, cranberry juice, bananas, and a “cocowhip” […]

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Fast Casual, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

bellagreen Launches Spring Seasonal Menu

bellagreen, the Dallas-based fast-casual restaurant known for made-from-scratch, healthy food, is launching its spring seasonal menu on March 10. Available at all Texas locations through May 31, the menu is blooming with health benefits: from its anti-inflammatory Golden Glow options, the return of fan-favorite gluten-free mac & cheese – now fully customizable – and a big dose of fiber.  […]

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Emerging Concepts, Fast Casual, Franchising, News, Story

Greg Levin’s CEO Journey at Starbird Begins with Storytelling

Greg Levin refers to his operating style as being a “service and hospitality hawk.” He doesn’t conduct a ton of interviews or get out front and speak publicly about his plans. What he likes to do, though, is sit in restaurants, pull up a table, and watch customers engage with the brand. This approach followed […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Jimmy John’s to Open Store in Downtown Detroit

Jimmy John’s, known nationwide for its unbeatable sandwiches and signature Jimmy Pickles, will open its doors in Corktown in Downtown Detroit at 1620 Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, March 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and grand opening celebration to include some FREE incentives for the first 25 guests.  This new location will mark Michigan […]

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Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, News, pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza to Offer $3.14 Pizzas on Pi Day

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for nearly 50 years, and home of the legendary crispy, curly pepperoni, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is proving once again that arithmetic can be mouthwatering on Pi Day. On March 14, Mountain Rewards members who purchase any medium pizza can add a second medium one-topping pizza for just $3.14, […]

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Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Starbird Signs 36-Unit Deal in Texas

Starbird, the Bay Area-based super-premium fast-casual brand, is launching its first Texas locations through a 36-unit franchise agreement with Mac Haik Restaurant Group. The partnership will bring its Positively Delicious Chicken to Houston, Austin, and San Antonio beginning in 2027, marking a pivotal milestone in the brand’s broader national expansion strategy. The agreement represents the largest development […]

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Chipotle Offers BOGO Deal for Tattooed Fans

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it will celebrate its tatted superfans with a “flash” one-hour BOGO offer on Friday, March 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. local time in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France and Germany.¹ The promotion draws inspiration from popular memes about people being “tatted like a Chipotle bag.” Chipotle is inviting fans to show […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Menu Innovations, News

7 Brew to Launch Three Ready-to-Drink Flavors in Walmart Stores in Arkansas

7 Brew announced the launch of three Ready‑to‑Drink (RTD) coffee flavors available in Walmart stores across Arkansas with the rollout beginning March 14. Marking 7 Brew’s first foray into the “Ready-to-Drink” (RTD) category, the debut offering includes top-performing 7 Brew coffee flavors including Blondie® and Brunette Brownie™, along with an instant classic inspired by a […]

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Fast Casual, Growth, News, Sandwiches

Goodcents to Open in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Goodcents, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature, pillowy-soft Founder’s Pride bread, has announced it will open a brand-new store in Fayetteville this month. The new store, located just off US-71 Highway at 3061 N. College Avenue, will open for business March 19. The new store marks the third of Goodcents’ locations in Arkansas, […]

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