Austin Capoferi, the president of Next Brands, the family-owned strategic manager and growth accelerator of Beef-a-Roo and Blenderz, is charging forward with an innovative modular container location concept. The approach is designed to spearhead rapid franchise expansion by using low-cost shipping containers to help quickly open complete, fully operating restaurant locations, and cut development time by half. All for a price of $200,000.
Freddy’s Opens First Location Inside St. Louis’ Enterprise Center
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced the opening of its first location inside the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The sports and entertainment complex in the heart of downtown is home to the 2019 Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues. This marks Freddy’s first location inside a National Hockey League arena, and its fourth non-traditional restaurant in […]
Cheba Hut Announces Expansion into Iowa
Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs is rolling into the Hawkeye State, bringing its laid-back, one-of-a-kind sub shop experience to the Des Moines area before expanding to other locations around the state. The first unit is set to open in late 2024, with plans to introduce two more stores in the surrounding area in 2025. Starting in Arizona […]
Little Caesars Signs New License Agreements to Open on College Campuses
Little Caesars, the third largest pizza chain in the world, announced it is expanding its footprint with non-traditional restaurants, signing new license agreements to debut Little Caesars express locations across college campuses. Targeting a younger crowd that craves affordable and delicious meals while juggling a busy schedule, Little Caesars is opening this fall at Eastern Michigan […]
PDQ Announces Partnership with Goldbelly on Nationwide Delivery
PDQ Chicken announce its partnership with Goldbelly, making their award-winning offerings available for nationwide delivery. With this new collaboration, PDQ Chicken enthusiasts across the country can now savor the flavors that have made the brand a Florida favorite. PDQ Chicken takes pride in its commitment to quality and flavor. Each chicken breast and tender is […]
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