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SG Ellison Taco bell franchisee
Franchising
Taco Bell franchisee reaches 300-unit milestone with plans to double in the next five yearsTaco Bell franchisee reaches 300-unit milestone with plans to double in the next five years

Diversified Restaurant Group promoted SG Ellison to CEO to support its next phase of growth, which includes a goal of doubling its revenue and store count in five years through acquisitions, new-builds and, potentially, a new brand.

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Mar 7, 2023
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Tony Moralejo Applebee's
Casual Dining
New Applebee’s president Tony Moralejo on the value experienceNew Applebee’s president Tony Moralejo on the value experience
byRon Ruggless
Mar 3, 2023
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Sandwich Trends
Potbelly continues to gain market sharePotbelly continues to gain market share
byAlicia Kelso
Mar 3, 2023
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Fast Casual
Tijuana Flats launches exclusive new franchising opportunities and development incentivesTijuana Flats launches exclusive new franchising opportunities and development incentives
Mar 2, 2023
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Fast Casual
Tijuana Flats launches exclusive new franchising opportunities and development incentives-2023Tijuana Flats launches exclusive new franchising opportunities and development incentives
Mar 2, 2023
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Finance
Jack in the Box returns to net new unit growth in Q1Jack in the Box returns to net new unit growth in Q1
byAlicia Kelso
Mar 2, 2023
1 Min Read
Wendys Q4 delivery kitchen scale back
Delivery & Takeout Solutions
Wendy’s pulls back from delivery kitchens to drive traditional units
Wendy’s pulls back from delivery kitchens to drive traditional units
Mar 1, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Ruby Sunshine + Ruby Slipper Seasonal Mimosas + Seasonal Mimosa Flight (Photo credit Sam Hanna)
Franchising
Why Ruby Slipper is poised to become one of the strongest brunch concepts
Why Ruby Slipper is poised to become one of the strongest brunch concepts
Feb 28, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Why these Cousins Maine Lobster franchisees went food truck-first instead of brick-and-mortar
Why these Cousins Maine Lobster franchisees went food truck-first instead of brick-and-mortar
Feb 27, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Great American Cookies continues to spread sweetness across U.S. with latest Arizona opening
Great American Cookies continues to spread sweetness across U.S. with latest Arizona opening
Feb 27, 2023
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Fast Casual
Donatos partners with former Red Robin and Sonic executives for planned national expansion in Oklahoma
Donatos partners with former Red Robin and Sonic executives for planned national expansion in Oklahoma
Feb 24, 2023
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Finance
Dutch Bros Rewards will play a big part in the company’s ‘long game’
Dutch Bros Rewards will play a big part in the company’s ‘long game’
Feb 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Wingstop Q4 Deflation Ad Fund
Fast Casual
Deflation helps Wingstop post strong Q4 earnings
Deflation helps Wingstop post strong Q4 earnings
Feb 22, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Operations
Why you should consider eliminating front and back of house tasks, according to TaKorean founder Mike Lenard
Why you should consider eliminating front and back of house tasks, according to TaKorean founder Mike Lenard
Feb 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Taco Bell Cantina Hollywood
Top 500 Restaurants
Taco Bell opens first Cantina in Hollywood with digital tech and DJ parties
Taco Bell opens first Cantina in Hollywood with digital tech and DJ parties
Feb 16, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Burger King parent RBI accelerates ‘Refresh’ investment
Burger King parent RBI accelerates ‘Refresh’ investment
Feb 14, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
How Freddy’s plans to become one of the biggest burger concepts
How Freddy’s plans to become one of the biggest burger concepts
Feb 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Franchising
Franchising by the numbers: How an accountant became a successful Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee
Franchising by the numbers: How an accountant became a successful Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee
Feb 10, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
Take-Away with Sam Oches
Eatertainment
New franchise Larks Entertainment ushers in second wave of eatertainment
New franchise Larks Entertainment ushers in second wave of eatertainment
Feb 9, 2023
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bySam Oches, Editor in Chief
Customers and Salad Bar
Franchising
How Salad Station exceeded its own growth expectations
How Salad Station exceeded its own growth expectations
Feb 3, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Subway 2022 same store sales numbers private
Quick Service
Subway says 2022 global same-store sales rose 9.2% over prior year
Subway says 2022 global same-store sales rose 9.2% over prior year
Feb 2, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
El Pollo Loco Sonoran Burritto Grillers
Quick Service
El Pollo Loco pushes envelope on menu as it expands
El Pollo Loco pushes envelope on menu as it expands
Jan 27, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Fast Casual
First-time franchisee on how to pick the perfect franchise for beginners
First-time franchisee on how to pick the perfect franchise for beginners
Jan 24, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Franchising
Wienerschnitzel launches a new franchise incentive program
Wienerschnitzel launches a new franchise incentive program
Jan 17, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Executives
Smalls Sliders is planning big things
Smalls Sliders is planning big things
Jan 13, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
Anchal Lamba 1 Credit Angela Rowlings
Franchising
How Gong Cha master franchisee Anchal Lamba built a bubble tea empire by age 32
How Gong Cha master franchisee Anchal Lamba built a bubble tea empire by age 32
Jan 12, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
store lansing
Franchising
How younger, diverse franchisees are building a community for everyone
How younger, diverse franchisees are building a community for everyone
Jan 12, 2023
byHolly Petre, Assistant Digital Editor
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Fast Casual
Meet the future faces of restaurant franchising
Meet the future faces of restaurant franchising
Jan 11, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
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Marketing & Branding
Burger King names Patrick O’Toole as CMO
Burger King names Patrick O’Toole as CMO
Jan 10, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Jack Box Drive Thru Only Tulsa OK Darin Harris CEO ICR
Quick Service
Jack in the Box sets sights on refranchising, tech improvements
Jack in the Box sets sights on refranchising, tech improvements
Jan 9, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Quick Service
Burger King franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Burger King franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
PopTart-bite-Sprinkles-cupcakes
Operations
Sprinkles launches into 2023 with new franchising program and products
Sprinkles launches into 2023 with new franchising program and products
Jan 5, 2023
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byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor
franchisepromo
Franchising
Why franchising is expected to grow in 2023
Why franchising is expected to grow in 2023
Jan 4, 2023
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor
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Quick Service
Carrols CEO Paulo Pena dies unexpectedly; Anthony Hull named to interim role
Carrols CEO Paulo Pena dies unexpectedly; Anthony Hull named to interim role
Jan 3, 2023
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
Salad Station
Franchising
Emerging salad concept enters four new markets
Emerging salad concept enters four new markets
Dec 23, 2022
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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