(Very) few restaurant brands in America are growing as fast as Tropical Smoothie Cafe, while also generating these type of sales. CEO Charles Watson joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss what’s driving the brand’s success, where it’s headed, as well as, for the first time, get into its recent sale to private equity giant Blackstone. We also dive into broader industry trends and how the rest of 2024 is shaping up, from value to asset evolution and more.
Toastique to Debut in New York City on April 5
Toastique, the vibrant gourmet toast, juice, and coffee bar, is set to debut its first New York City location in Midtown on Saturday, April 5 at 8 AM. Located at 445 5th Avenue, Toastique’s community-focused Grand Opening event will reward the first 50 guests in line with $50 in Toastique rewards dollars and the next 50 […]
Burger Boss Introduces Non-Seed Oils
Burger Boss is announcing a major change to our menu that underscores our commitment to healthy, ethically sourced and delicious food. In our ongoing mission to enhance the dining experience, our guests can now choose from two non seeded oils for frying their fries – beef tallow and rice bran oil. Beef tallow not only […]
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Announces Development Deal in Columbus, Ohio
Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill, a fast-casual restaurant brand known for its fresh, flavorful, and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, is excited to announce a new franchise development agreement with Roma Patel, a prominent multi-unit franchise operator led by Roma and Suresh Patel. Roma and Suresh, who currently own and operate 20 Tropical Smoothie Café locations […]
Doner Shack Plans Growth in Las Vegas
Doner Shack, the Berlin-inspired kebab franchise, is accelerating its US expansion with a brand-new three-pack franchise deal. The latest franchisee, Mr. Kainth, is gearing up to introduce the brand’s unique quick service dining experience to the lively streets of Las Vegas, a perfect complement to the city renowned for its energy, entertainment, and round-the-clock dining […]
Sweetgreen Opens Milestone 250th Location
Sweetgreen announced the opening of its first Richmond location in Carytown. The 2,162-square-foot location marks an exciting milestone as Sweetgreen’s 250th restaurant, furthering the brand’s expansion across the country. “Sweetgreen was founded just a couple of hours from Richmond with the goal of bringing communities together through fresh, high-quality food,” said Jonathan Neman, Co-founder and […]
Slim Chickens Unveils New Opening in Yuma
Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today its newest restaurant opening in Yuma at 1617 S 6th Ave, 85364. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator AZ Slims, this is the group’s fourth Slim Chickens opening with plans to open over 30 restaurants throughout the state. The better-chicken brand has opened […]
Playa Bowls Announces Partnership with Figure 8
Playa Bowls, the nation’s leading superfruit bowl shop with nearly 300 locations, has always been a pioneer – serving fresh, vibrant menu options and fostering strong community connections. Now, the brand is riding an even bigger wave of explosive growth, with bold expansion plans to reach a wider audience–both geographically and digitally–making healthy eating more […]
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